Get Started – Swim England Competitive Swimming Hub https://www.swimming.org/sport The home of the sport of competitive swimming in England Sun, 28 Jul 2024 21:12:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Find a club and become a competitive swimmer https://www.swimming.org/sport/how-to-become-a-competitive-swimmer/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/how-to-become-a-competitive-swimmer/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2016 10:31:18 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=180 Whether you are an aspiring athlete with disabilities or not the process of becoming a competitive swimmer is the same. Looking for adult swimming clubs? If you are over 18 years of age and looking to join a club you need Masters Swimming. Head to our Masters site here to find our more. Start at swimming … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/how-to-become-a-competitive-swimmer/feed/ 1 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/How_to_become_a_competitive_swimmer.jpg 5 steps for getting started in para-swimming https://www.swimming.org/sport/becoming-a-para-swimmer/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/becoming-a-para-swimmer/#respond Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:29:53 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=176 Do you want to know more about getting started in para-swimming? Or maybe you have your heart set on becoming a para-swimmer in England? Read on to find out how you can achieve your dream. Getting started in a para-swimming in England There are five key steps on the pathway to becoming a para-swimmer. Many … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/becoming-a-para-swimmer/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2019/03/get_started_para_swimming.jpg Swim England membership and competing in England https://www.swimming.org/sport/asa-membership-competitive-swimming/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/asa-membership-competitive-swimming/#respond Thu, 12 May 2016 12:48:18 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=313 Swim England membership is necessary to be able to compete in England. You can only gain full membership by being a member of a Swim England affiliated swimming club. Joining a club offers swimmers a supportive community, access to Swim England qualified teachers and coaches, and a structure with advice and guidance to ensure you develop as a … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/asa-membership-competitive-swimming/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/05/ASA_Membership_and_Competitive_Swimming.jpg About open water swimming races https://www.swimming.org/sport/open-water-swimming-races/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/open-water-swimming-races/#respond Tue, 10 May 2016 20:34:09 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=153 There is a wide range of open water swimming races in Great Britain, varying from lakes and rivers to competitions in the sea. Factors such as the temperature of the water, the position of the sun and the stillness of the water means that conditions are never the same for two open water swimming races. … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/open-water-swimming-races/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/03/open_water_swimming_races.jpg About pool swimming competitions in England https://www.swimming.org/sport/swimming-competitions-in-england/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/swimming-competitions-in-england/#respond Mon, 16 May 2016 16:28:36 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=132 Thousands of swimming competitions take place in England for kids and adults every year and most include swimmers with disabilities. Just get involved. To do so you’ll need to be a member of a swimming club for the majority of swimming competitions in England, and a Club Compete member for the highest three levels of competition. … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/swimming-competitions-in-england/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/03/swimming_competitions.jpg Introducing para-swimming hub clubs https://www.swimming.org/sport/disability-swimming-hub-clubs/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/disability-swimming-hub-clubs/#respond Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:30:24 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=178 Para-Swimming Hub Clubs provide assessment opportunities for swimmers with a disability. Situated at local swimming clubs, they determine your potential as an aquatic athlete. During the assessment sessions swimmers have to complete basic swim skills and general assessment tasks. These help determine your ability level. After the initial assessment you are signposted to swimming provision … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/disability-swimming-hub-clubs/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/03/para-swimming-hub-club.jpg Introducing competitive swimming pools https://www.swimming.org/sport/competitive-swimming-pools/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/competitive-swimming-pools/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:08:49 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=72 Competitive swimming pools have come a long way since the London 1908 Olympics, when a 100m long pool was built inside the athletics track to cater for the swimming events! These days, swimming competitions in England are held in either 25m or 50m pools and are referred to as short course (25m) and long course (50m) competitions. While … […]

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]]> https://www.swimming.org/sport/competitive-swimming-pools/feed/ 0 https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2016/03/underwater_london_aquatics_centre_competitive_swimming_pools.jpg How to access para-swimming advice https://www.swimming.org/sport/para-swimming-advice/ https://www.swimming.org/sport/para-swimming-advice/#respond Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:00:56 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/sport/?p=716 If you are unsure how to start your journey towards becoming a para-swimmer or are simply seeking some para-swimming advice about becoming a competitor, then you need to complete a Swimmer ID Tracker. In short, the para-swimmer ID tracker form – below – is your quick-fire way to register your interest in getting involved more … […]

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