Events

  1. Pro Swimming UK
    Pro Swimming UK

    Pro Swimming UK

    Is it time to head back to the pool?

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  2. The OSS Couch To 5k Launch
    The OSS Couch To 5k Launch

    The OSS Couch To 5k Launch

    Love swimming? Join OSS to shake off lockdown and winter, get fit and swimming. This is a three month programme designed to get you fit for a summer of swimming. It starts on dryland on the spring equinox (March 26), moves into the water on May 1st, and finishes on the summer solstice (June 21): your goal.  You can join in at any time but why not start with us?

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  3. Catherine's Swimathon Story
    Catherine in front of the indoor pool

    Catherine's Swimathon Story

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  4. 7 UK triathlons suitable for beginners
    7 UK triathlons suitable for beginners

    7 UK triathlons suitable for beginners

    With the triathlon season just a few weeks away, we take a look at a few of the events suitable for first timers. Triathlons consist of a swim, a bike and a run with these events for teams or individuals. Taking place at a range of venues, the swim is in an indoor or outdoor pool, the sea or a lake with easier bike courses and flat run courses.

    Cheshire Fun Triathlon, Nantwich (12th May 2019): Enjoyed by thousands of competitors for 26 years, this event is aimed at all abilities and fitness levels. The course is spectator friendly with attractions and

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  5. Taking on Swimathon: Kit suggestions
    Taking on Swimathon: Kit suggestions

    Taking on Swimathon: Kit suggestions

    Swimathon, the world's largest fundraising swim, really is suitable for all. With individual distances ranging from 400 metres up to the new triple 5k and team distances of 1.5k or 5k, there's something for everyone. What's more by entering Swimathon, you can fundraise for two charities close to the nation's hearts - Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

    If you're not able to swim during Swimathon weekend (29th to 31st March), you can join My Swimathon. My Swimathon enables you to take on your own challenge (from 22nd March to 7th April) at a pool that suits you. This can be an individual or team swim and you can still be a fundraiser. With Swimathon 2019 just over a couple of months away, we've pulled together a few of those kit essentials from swimwear to goggles and equipment.

    Our women's

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  6. New Year's Day swims 2019
    New Year's Day swims 2019

    New Year's Day swims 2019

    If you don't fancy one of the festive dips taking place on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, why not take to the water on New Years Day instead. There are plenty of open water swims taking place up and down the country, here are just a few.

    SOUTH EAST

    GAFIRS Lifeboat New Year’s Day Swim at Stokes Bay in Gosport sees thousands of supporters watch brave locals take a refreshing dip. Spectators and swimmers please arrive no later than 11:45am.

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  7. The best festive swims 2018
    The best festive swims 2018

    The best festive swims 2018

    It's a highlight in the swimming calendar seeing the swims that take place over the festive period. Whether it's Christmas Day, Boxing Day or indeed New Year's Day, it's a great way to dress up and raise money for charity. Here are just some of the Christmas Day and Boxing Day swims taking place in 2018. Please make sure you check registration deadlines and participant timings in advance.

    SOUTH EAST

    The Boxing Day Dip at Deal Beach has been running since 1981. So far £100,000 has been raised for good causes. The last day for registration is 16th

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  8. Register for Swimathon 2019
    Register for Swimathon 2019

    Register for Swimathon 2019

    Registrations are now open for Swimathon 2019 which takes place from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st March. There is a whopping 50% discount available (until 11:59pm on the 27th November) on all challenges with places starting from as little as £7!

    Swimathon is suitable for everyone regardless of age and ability due to the range of challenges on offer - from the 400m swim to the triple 5k. What's more by participating in Swimathon in 2019, you'll be raising money for two causes - Marie Curie and Cancer Research

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  9. ‘Swim Like Aquaman’ – Take on the challenge
    ‘Swim Like Aquaman’ – Take on the challenge

    ‘Swim Like Aquaman’ – Take on the challenge

    Capture

    Being a Superhero is never easy and they have to overcome their challenges along the way…This is why Zoggs and Warner Brothers have teamed up to give everyone a chance to be a Superhero. As part of ‘Swim Like Aquaman’ we have set you 5 challenges to defeat to truly earn your place with Aquaman!

    Save the underwater kingdom of Atlantis

    You will need: DC Super Hero Dive Balls or Zoggy Dive Sticks or

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  10. We Remember Them 100m x 100m Swim Relay Final
    We Remember Them 100m x 100m Swim Relay Final

    We Remember Them 100m x 100m Swim Relay Final

    This year marks the centenary of the end of WW1 which saw over a million service men and women lose their lives. The We Remember Them campaign, founded by Simon Wright and Deane Hitchens-Orr, was created to raise money for The Royal British Legion and Horseback UK who continue to support service men and women. Throughout 2018, people have been doing extraordinary things to raise money with the 100m x 100m Swim Relay Final, sponsored by Zoggs International, no exception.

    We Remember Them main 2

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