01 / SWIMMING
Learn to
love the water.
Confidence-building lessons, skill development and Swim & Play.
Discover Swimming ↗ WEST SUSSEX • AGES & ABILITIES WELCOME
More than
a swim.
A whole new
world.
From first swimming lessons to international water polo, we give children a reason to stay in the pool. Discover Swim & Play, Mini Polo, artistic swimming, inspiring festivals and a genuine pathway to clubs and competition.
Drenched since 2016 • Community not-for-profit since 2024
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Open original video ↗ACCESS, PARTICIPATION, PROGRESSION
YOUR
ADVENTURE
STARTS HERE↗
ADVENTURE
STARTS HERE↗
SWIM ✳ PLAY ✳ GROW ✳ BELONG ✳ REPEAT ✳ DRENCHED
01 / FIND YOUR THING
There's a place
for everyone in the pool.
Start with confidence. Stay for friendship, teamwork and fun. Progress at your own pace — from Swim & Play to specialist aquatic sports, club pathways and our Competition Squad.
Learn to
02 / WATER POLO
Make waves.
Score goals.
From first passes and team games to deep-water development, club pathways and competitive water polo.
Discover Mini Polo and Water Polo ↗
03 / ARTISTIC SWIMMING
Move, create,
shine.
A creative combination of swimming, teamwork and aquatic skills.
Discover artistic swimming ↗EXPERT COACHING / ALWAYS LEARNING
We don't just
teach the game.
We keep learning it.
Great coaching should never stand still. Our approach is shaped by ongoing research, reflective practice, studying modern water polo and learning directly from established international programmes.
Visits to nations with deep water polo traditions — including training and playing in Budapest, Hungary — help us question our methods, absorb different standards and bring useful ideas back to Sussex. We adapt technique, tactical detail and training mentality to the age and stage of our players.
Continuous coach developmentInternational learningTechnique & decision-makingPlayer-centred progression
Explore our competition philosophy ↗
DISCOVER SWIM & PLAY
Serious skills.
Seriously good fun.
See how swimming, games and confidence-building come together in our Swim & Play sessions. Watch the 30-second Drenched film, then find a class that fits.
Explore Swim & Play ↗02 / YOUR WEEK IN THE WATER
Find your
flow.
Our 2026/27 weekly programme across Windlesham and Steyning. Groups are allocated by age and ability, and availability may vary.
Find your session
Each class is listed separately, even when sessions run at the same time.
Monday
5:30–6:20pm
Swim & Play
50 minutes · non-swimmer / Stage 1 to Stage 4/5
5:30–6:30pm
Swimming Training — Younger Development
Development Zone · younger squad
6:30–7:30pm
Mini Polo
Shallow-water introduction · group placement by age and ability
6:30–7:30pm
Water Polo — Younger Development
Development Zone · younger squad
6:30–8:30pm
Competition Water Polo — Older Development
Swimming and water polo · competition pathway
Tuesday
5:30–6:30pm
Junior Swim Training
Swimming technique and development · junior training group
5:30–7:30pm
Younger Development — Swim & Water Polo
Swimming training 5:30–6:30pm, then water polo 6:30–7:30pm · Development Zone
6:30–7:30pm
Mini Polo
Introductory Mini Polo · group placement according to ability
Thursday
5:30–6:20pm
Swim & Play
50 minutes · non-swimmer / Stage 1 to Stage 4/5
5:30–6:30pm
Swimming Training — Younger Development
Development Zone · younger squad
6:30–7:30pm
Water Polo — Younger Development
Development Zone · younger squad
6:30–8:30pm
Competition Water Polo — Older Development
Swimming and water polo · competition pathway
7:00–8:00pm
Beginner Deep-Water Polo — Steyning
Children must be confident and safe in deep water
Friday
5:30–6:00pm
Community Swimming
Non-swimmers / Stage 1 to Stage 4/5
6:00–7:00pm
Junior Swimming Training
Stage 6+ · starts, turns, technique and speed
7:00–8:00pm
Mini Polo
Shallow-water Mini Polo · placement according to swimming confidence
7:00–8:00pm
Deep-End Water Polo
Deep-water polo · confident swimmers
Saturday
4:00–4:50pm
Swim & Play — Early Session
50-minute Swim & Play · group allocation according to age and swimming stage
5:00–5:50pm
Swim & Play
50 minutes · Stage 1/2 and Stage 3/4
5:00–6:00pm
Swimming — Stage 5/6/7
Swimming only · higher stages
5:00–7:00pm
Younger Development — Swimming & Water Polo
Development Zone · younger squad
5:00–7:00pm
Older Development — Swimming & Water Polo
Development Zone · older squad
6:00–7:00pm
Artistic Swimming
Optional additional activity · book separately
No sessions match those filters. Try another activity, venue or day.
All available sessions are shown individually, including overlapping age-group and competition training. Explore the full programme ↗
03 / LIFE AT DRENCHED
See the
magic happen.
From a first pass to a tournament goal, discover why we love being in the water.
WATCH DRENCHED IN ACTION
It's better in the water.
BETTER TOGETHER / A CONNECTED AQUATIC COMMUNITY
Not just our club.
A bigger pathway.
Progression works best when organisations share knowledge, give children opportunities and put the individual player first.
01 / COLLABORATION WITH CLUBS
Opening doors, not closing them.
We want to complement established swimming and water polo clubs, not compete with a child's ambition to join one. We welcome opportunities to work with coaches, schools and clubs, share learning, organise matches and help children find their next challenge.
Our approach and partnerships ↗
02 / DRENCHEDFEST
The first tournament can change everything.
Our Sussex junior water polo festival brings together young teams and families to play, learn, make friends and celebrate progress. From grassroots games to memorable finals, DrenchedFEST gives players a reason to keep coming back.
Discover DrenchedFEST ↗
03 / COMPETITION & REPRESENTATION
For those who want to go further.
Our Competition Squad, Sussex Academy development links and international experiences offer committed players a greater challenge — while encouraging appropriate routes into club, regional and national water polo.
Meet the Competition Squad ↗DRENCHEDFEST / JUNIOR WATER POLO
Big games.
Little legends.
Discover the story of DrenchedFEST: regional teams, first tournaments, golden-goal drama and real photos from the festival.
Explore DrenchedFEST ↗
04 / GET INVOLVED
There's always
something happening.
Community swimming, free water polo, festivals and other opportunities to take part. Explore currently advertised events and discover our festival history.
Find an event
Free sessions, community festivals and paid camps in one place.
2 events & programmes
FREESunday 15 November 2026
Free Open Water Polo at K2 Crawley
An open, welcoming water polo session for confident deep-water swimmers. Recommended for children aged 9–14, typically Stage 6 or above.
Places must be confirmed by the organiser. Register using the K2 Google Form provided by the team.
Register for K2 ↗
FREENew dates to be announced
Free Swimming & Water-Safety Community Events
Our community events introduce children to aquatic activities, swimming confidence and vital water-safety skills. Look out for the next festival or open day.
Future dates are not yet announced; this is an ongoing programme, not a booked event.
Explore community programmes ↗Nothing matches these filters. Try another activity or choose all events.
OUR PURPOSE / SINCE 2016
A reason to
stay in the pool.
We started Drenched to make water polo more accessible. Today, through not-for-profit Aquatic 2012 CIC, we connect swimming, Mini Polo, artistic swimming, festivals and development opportunities so children have more ways to enjoy aquatics.
Our focus is access, participation and progression. We value the child finding confidence in their first lesson just as much as the player who goes on to represent a club or compete internationally.
Meet Drenched ↗FIND US / FOUR SUSSEX AQUATIC VENUES
Local pools.
Connected opportunities.
Weekly sessions, free monthly water polo, and occasional games and training — each venue plays a different role in our Sussex pathway.
MAIN WEEKLY PROGRAMME
Windlesham House School
Swimming, Swim & Play, Mini Polo, deep-water training and artistic swimming near Washington and Findon.
Explore Windlesham water polo & swimming ↗THURSDAYS • 7–8PM
Steyning Leisure Centre
Beginner-friendly deep-water water polo, teamwork and progression during term time.
Explore Steyning water polo ↗FREE MONTHLY OPEN POLO
K2 Crawley
Open games for suitable deep-water swimmers, with club collaboration and opportunities to meet other players.
Discover free K2 water polo ↗OCCASIONAL GAMES & TRAINING
Hurstpierpoint College
Ad hoc water polo training and matches in Mid Sussex. Also discover nearby-area opportunities at K2 Crawley.
Explore Hurstpierpoint water polo ↗Free monthly polo at K2 ↗Windlesham and Steyning host regular Drenched sessions. K2 Crawley and Hurstpierpoint College are used for separately announced activities; please confirm dates before travelling.
LET'S GET STARTED
Ready to
make a splash?
Come and see what Drenched is all about. Tell us about your child and we'll help find the right session.
Book a free taster ↗