Our Swimming Club's Story

South Shore was formed in 2010 as a result of the amalgamation of the Melville and Applecross Swimming Clubs, both with proud histories dating back to 1934. The Club offers a comprehensive swimming squad programme run by qualified and experienced coaches that caters for novice to elite swimmers.

Our mission is dedicated to providing opportunity and encouragement to all of its swimmers, helping them to be the best that they can be. By striving to achieve their goals, swimmers develop important life-long attributes and skills in all areas of life, including swimming. 

South Shore combines fun and hard work in a team-building, family orientated atmosphere that is welcoming and inclusive. Our programme offers swimmers opportunities to compete at numerous levels of competition from club nights, to inter-club, multi club, state and national meets and our members are united by our values of passion, perseverance, integrity and teamwork.

We live by the motto: “Have Fun, Swim Fast.” Because when kids love what they do, they push themselves further than they ever thought possible. The dedication to early mornings, tough training sessions and long meets are part of our daily rhythm - not because it's easy, but because we believe in what we are building together.

We have proudly seen our hard working and committed athletes qualify for both pool and open water state and national championships, the Australian Swimming Trials and selection for the New Zealand Tri Series 2024.

South Shore Swimming club has also received the 2022 award for Swimming WA Metropolitan Club of the Year, showcasing our strong governance practices, membership growth, program engagement, and opportunities for members to develop within the sport.

Our successes over the past few years have not been without it's challenges, however, like the uncertainty of COVID, the temporary closure of our pool for renovations, and the financial pressures that come with running a community sports club. But through it all, one thing has kept us moving forward - our unity. Our club community has stayed strong because we believe that when we work together, we can overcome anything.

With rising costs and ongoing financial pressures, coming together through fundraising and sponsorship is not optional — it’s essential. It’s what keeps our programs running and our swimmers supported both in and out of the water and we are reaching out for your support!

How You Can Help:

• Donate to our campaign
• Share our cause with friends and family
• Support our peer-to-peer fundraisers — our swimmers and members are leading the way!

Please give generously and rally behind our fundraising champions! Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference!