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Congratulations to Esme, Abbie, Dalma, Liv, and Manon – members of the Wales Junior Women Development Water Polo squad – who have been crowned U19 National Age Group Champions representing City of Bristol Water Polo Club. Their outstanding performances throughout the preliminary and qualification rounds helped the team progress to the final stages of the […]

Freedom Leisure manages 29 leisure centers across Wales, and was named Swim Wales Learn to Swim Provider of the Year, recognising its delivery of the Learn to Swim Wales framework. The leisure provider also was presented with the Sustainability Initiative Award for its forward-thinking and environmental initiatives. Swim Wales was delighted to join the award […]

The Skills Academy is a comprehensive development programme for swimmers aged 11–14 (11–15 for para-swimmers), coaches, and parents. The Academy focuses on techniques, winning behaviours, and pathway education. Led by Commonwealth Games gold medalist Alys Thomas, the Academy is designed to support athletes as they transition from Development into Performance programmes. Swimmers and coaches benefit […]

A brand-new look for British Masters Swimming marks a significant change in governing structure for the sport. Following an agreement with Aquatics GB, British Masters Swimming will now move under a joint umbrella of each of the three home nations – Swim England, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales. The change in structure, set out by […]

As Olympic and Paralympic champions finalise their preparations for the upcoming Aquatics GB Swimming Championships, a campaign is being launched to raise awareness of the vital importance of school swimming across the country. Aquatics GB, Swim England, Scottish Swimming and Swim Wales are joining forces to highlight this issue and rally support from families, aquatic […]

The British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) commissioned Nottingham Trent University to conduct research examining the mental health and well-being of swimming coaches in the United Kingdom. This was driven by an observation that increasing numbers of BSCA members were seeking greater support for their mental health and well-being.As a result of this piece of work, […]

Three Welsh athletes have been invited on to the Aquatics GB Para-Swimming World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, following the unforgettable Paralympic Games in Paris last summer.   Britain secured 18 gold medals at La Défense Arena, contributing to a total haul of 32 medals. This achievement placed them second in the swimming […]

Swim Wales is excited to announce a new partnership with All or Nothing Events. Swim Wales will be joining for the Big R Swim 2025 – a non-competitive open water swimming challenge set to take place in September 2025. Now in its 6th year, the Big R Swim has evolved from its original Rhoose-to-Barry route, […]

Masters swimming is an inclusive sport for adults of all abilities, typically aged 18 and over. Whether you’re looking to stay fit, meet new people, or compete at local, national, and international levels, Masters swimming offers something for everyone. How far you take your involvement is entirely up to you, many clubs also offer opportunities […]

A total of 57 swimmers – including a group of 10 Olympic medallists – have been invited on to Aquatics GB’s World Class Programme (WCP) for the 2025 season, which culminates with July and August’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The list for the months ahead follows on from last summer’s haul of five medals […]