The Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club (BWFSC) was formed in 1986 through a joint initiative of the Borough Swimming Clubs and the local Borough Council.  The amalgamation led to a period of growth and measured success with locally produced athletes that would have a significant importance on County, National and International Levels.

The Club has enjoyed many years of producing quality athletes as well as competitive youngsters at all levels of competition and has been awarded Swim21 Accreditation at Performance Level.

The Club has adopted the National Plan for Teaching Swimming as the core programme through which young childrne learn to swim and develop a love of the sport.

The Club continues to attract children at the earliest age to undergo the basic skills of water safety, swimming techniques and further on to competitive levels of the sport.

The specific programmes within the Club allow for swimmers at these levels to compete as a team and as individuals for swimming events leading up to international level.

The Club works in partnershp with the Borough's Sports Development Unit and its Leisure Center Operators.

The 'Gator' serves as a single word representing the abilities and drive of the Borough Club.