RN Amateur Swimming Association (RNASA)

The RN has a long history of involvement in competitive swimming and waterpolo and regularly participates in swimming and waterpolo competitions across the UK and internationally. This includes an active group of swimmers who are involved in open water events and those involved in competitive diving.

The earliest records for a formed association in the RN for swimming date from 1909. There are records that before this various groups within the RN held internal competitions but these were not co-ordinated across the RN until 1909. The RNASA will therefore be celebrating it’s centenary during 2009 and 2010 and has various events planned, including participation in the World Masters Games in Sydney and a Cross Channel relay race against the Army and RAF.