Our History
The County Dolphins
For nearly 40 years, The County Dolphins Swim Club has been helping young swimmers build confidence, valuable life skills, and competitive spirit through supportive, team-based aquatics.
The County Dolphins
After an over two-year hiatus, the Dolphins announce a return to the pool in the spring of 2026 with a fab new name to better reflect the team’s focus: The County Dolphins Swim Club.
February 2026
October 2021 - June 2023
Post-Pandemic Return
In the wake of the global pandemic, The Quinte Dolphins return to full programming under Head Coaches Beth Vader (2021-2022) and Andrea Taylor (2022-2023), both of whom swam with the Dolphins in their youth.
The Quinte Dolphins
The club incorporates as a non-profit organization and registers with a new name, The Quinte Dolphins.
2002
1995
The Trenton Dolphins
The club amalgamates with the Trenton Dolphins
The Quinte Blue Fins
Two years after a prominent local family opens the Picton Rec-Plex (now the Prince Edward Fitness and Recreation Centre - PEFAC), the County's first swim club is born, originally named The Quinte Blue Fins.
1987
If you are aware of any County Dolphins Swim Club history or highlights which are not mentioned here, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at countydolphins@gmail.com