Swim Bristol

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Introduction

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise and a healthy activity that can be participated in for a whole lifetime. The health benefits that swimming offers are certainly worth the effort it takes to get to the pool.

The benefits of swimming:

  • works your whole body 
  • improves cardiovascular fitness
  • increases muscle strength and endurance
  • promotes good posture
  • increases flexibility 
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Aquatic disciplines

Aquafun

Aquafun teaches children aged five and over the basics of synchronised swimming. All boys and girls at National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) stage 7 or higher are welcome.

For more information please contact sport@bristol.gov.uk

Mini polo

Mini polo is a smaller, more basic game than water polo itself and has been introduced to teach young players of any age up to about 11 years old the basics of the full game. All boys and girls at NPTS stage 7 or higher are welcome.

For more information please contact sport@bristol.gov.uk

Swim Bristol training scheme

Information on the Swim Bristol training scheme will be uploaded shortly. Please contact sport@bristol.gov.uk for information on this scheme.

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Swimming clubs

Bristol based swimming club websites

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Useful links

Amateur Swimming Association (ASA)
Find out more about the national governing body for swimming.

ASA South West
Find out more about competitive swimming, water polo, synchro and diving in the South West of England.

Gloucester County ASA
Find out more about competitive swimming, water polo, synchro and diving in Gloucestershire.

School Swimming
All you need to know about school swimming in Bristol.

Disability Sport
Find out about disability swimming opportunities in Bristol.

Sports and Leisure Management (SLM)
Leisure centres and swimming pools managed by SLM.

Parkwood Leisure
Leisure centres and swimming pools managed by Parkwood Leisure.

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Contacts

For information on swimming and the Bristol City Council Swim Bristol training scheme contact our Senior Development Officer.
Tel: 0117 352 5008
Email: sport@bristol.gov.uk

Competitive swimmer

Contact information

Sports and Health Development

4th Floor, Brunel House

St George Road

Bristol, BS1 5UY

Date for review:  12/05/2012 | Short link: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/node/1338
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