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From community swimming and water safety to international water polo, discover the stories behind our work across Sussex.

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Making waves in our community.

Reporting, features and partner stories about the people and programmes helping more children into the water.

Aquatic 2012 CIC community programme photograph accompanying Charity formed to tackle child ‘swimming crisis’
BBC News · 11 August 2026

Charity formed to tackle child ‘swimming crisis’

Our work helping children access swimming featured in a BBC report on the barriers families and schools face.

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Aquatic 2012 CIC community programme photograph accompanying Worthing schoolchildren dive into lifesaving and water polo
Sussex Express · 20 December 2025

Worthing schoolchildren dive into lifesaving and water polo

Schoolchildren discover water safety and aquatic sports through a community festival.

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Aquatic 2012 CIC community programme photograph accompanying Tackling the swimming crisis and giving children a reason to stay in the pool
Sussex Express · 28 August 2026

Tackling the swimming crisis and giving children a reason to stay in the pool

A closer look at our pathway from first swimming lessons to international water polo.

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Aquatic 2012 CIC community programme photograph accompanying Windlesham House’s Top Up Swim Programme
Windlesham House School · 5 June 2025

Windlesham House’s Top Up Swim Programme

How our partnership helps schoolchildren access additional swimming opportunities.

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Aquatic 2012 CIC community programme photograph accompanying Drenched Water Polo's U12 squad makes waves at HaBaWaBa Spain 2025
Sussex Express · 24 April 2025

Drenched Water Polo's U12 squad makes waves at HaBaWaBa Spain 2025

Our young players' journey to an international water polo tournament.

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Aquatic 2012 CIC community programme photograph accompanying Sussex water polo club set to make historic tournament debut
Sussex Express · 22 January 2020

Sussex water polo club set to make historic tournament debut

A look back at the community water polo roots behind our programmes.

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