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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 […]

The Swim Wales Masters Long Course Championships took place on March 1st – 2nd, over St David’s Day, at the Wales National Pool in Swansea. The event showcased brilliant performances, with numerous records broken across various categories. Highlights: Outstanding Individual Performances: Donald Leatherbarrow: The 87-year-old swimmer set multiple British records, proving that age is no […]

Aquatics GB have today realised their Summer Meets Qualifying Window Article which can be found here. A summary of some of the key information in the article that will also affect the Swim Wales summer meet is below: The Meet Pack, Consideration Standards and Event Schedule for our Swim Wales Summer Meet 2025 has now […]

This past weekend, Welsh open water Olympic swimmer Hector Pardoe took on the world’s best at the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Soma Bay, Egypt. His performance showcased the endurance, strength, and mental resilience required for the sport – but open water swimming isn’t just for elite athletes. It’s a fantastic way […]

Swim Wales is delighted to announce that Caerphilly Leisure Lifestyle has achieved the Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accreditation, marking a significant milestone in swimming education across the county borough. This prestigious recognition highlights Leisure Lifestyle’s commitment to delivering high-quality swimming instruction while ensuring the highest standards of safety, inclusivity, and coaching excellence. The Swim […]

Wrexham born open water swimmer Hector Pardoe has commenced his 2025 season with a commendable 10th-place finish at the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup Stop 1 in Soma Bay, Egypt. This event marked the first major international open water competition since the Paris 2024 Olympics. Pardoe, 24, returned to competition following a post-Olympic […]

Swim Wales is delighted to announce that Swim Narberth has become the latest Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accredited Provider, a great achievement for swimming education in Pembrokeshire and becoming the first swim school in Pembrokeshire to achieve the award. This recognition underscores Swim Narberth’s commitment to delivering high-quality swimming instruction. In 2013 the pool […]

BBC Wales have delved into the inspiring journey of Newport-born Paralympic swimmer Liz Johnson, in a recent episode of Legends of Welsh Sport.  Liz’s remarkable career is a testament to resilience, dedication, and triumph. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months old. Liz’s mother, Bonnie, encouraged her to join a local swimming group for disabled […]

Swim Wales is delighted to announce that Swim Smart with Heather is the first Swim Wales Learn to Swim Accredited Provider in Ceredigion. This prestigious recognition highlights Swim Smart with Heather’s commitment to delivering high-quality swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Adding to their remarkable achievements, Swim Smart with Heather has also been named […]