An Overview of Swimming
Because the density of the human body is very similar to that of water, the body is supported by the water meaning less stress is placed on joints and bones. Therefore, swimming is frequently used as an exercise in rehabilitation after injuries and is suitable for all ages.
Whether you're thinking of learning for the first time or returning to swimming after a few years - whether you'd like to join a club and try competitive swimming or just get in the water for leisure, take the plunge and Go Swim!
Benefits
Swimming can boost your mood and increase positivity & sleep quality.
Involvement
Learning to swim is an important life skill and a great way to keep active. Although you might think swimming lessons are for children, thousands of adults each year are taking the plunge and learning to swim at adult only swimming classes. You can use British Swimming's handy pool finder to find your local pool.
There are a number of Pools across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland, some of which are open to everyone, member only and Sports Club/Community Association that might take bookings in evenings and weekends for Clubs.
Blaby
- Blaby hotel
- David Lloyd Club - Leicester Meridian and Narborough
- Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre
- Livingwell Health Club
- Marriott Leisure Club
- Winstanley Community College
Charnwood
- Charnwood Community College
- Hind Leys Specialist Arts College
- LA Fitness
- Loughborough Grammar School
- Loughborough Leisure Centre
- Loughborough University
- Ratcliffe College
- Soar Valley Leisure Centre
- South Charnwood Leisure Centre
- The Roundhill Academy
- Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College
Harborough
- Harborough Leisure Centre
- Leicester Grammar School
- Lutterworth Sports Centre
- Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club
Hinckley & Bosworth
- Bosworth Academy
- Hinckley Leisure Centre
- John Cleveland College Sports Centre
- Market Bosworth High School and Community College
- Romans Health & Leisure Club
- The Club and Spa at the Hinckley Island Hotel
- The Heathfield Academy
- Westfield Junior School
Leicester City
- Abbey Sports & Leisure Club
- Aylestone Leisure Centre
- Bannatynes Health Clu
- Braunstone Leisure Centre
- Cossington Street Sports Centre
- Evington Leisure Centre
- Leicester Fitness & Wellbeing Centre
- Leicester Leys Leisure Centre
- New Parks Leisure Centre
- Northfield House Primary School
- Spence Street Sports Centre
- Spirit Health Club
- The Danielle Brown Sports Centre
- The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
Melton
- Ragdale Hall Health Hydro and Thermal Spa
- Stapleford Lifestyle Club
- Waterfield Leisure Centre
North West Leicestershire
- Ashby School
- Breedon Priory Health Club
- Champneys Springs
- Grace Dieu Manor School
- Hasla Health Club
- Hermitage Leisure Centre
- Hood Park Leisure Centre
- Ibstock Leisure Complex
- Kegworth Hotel Leisure Club
- King Edward VII Science and Sports College
- Livingwell Health Club
- Otium Leisure Club
- Reeds Health Club & Spa
Oadby & Wigston
- Brookside Primary School
- Oadby Swimming Pool
- The Roger Bettles Sports Centre
Rutland
- Barnsdale Hall & Country Club
- Catmose Sports Centre
- Oakham School Sports Centre
- Uppingham School Sports Centre
Facts
- Team GB won a total of 8 medals in the pool, including 4 golds, at the 2020 Summer Olympics. That beat their previous best of seven medals in the 1908 London Olympics.
Find Swimming Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
Daily Boost
Fitcation
National Governing Bodies
British Swimming
- Contact Name
- British Swimming
- Contact Email
- customerservices@swimming.org
- Contact Telephone
- 01509 618 700
Swim England
- Contact Name
- Swim England headquarters
- Contact Email
- customerservices@swimming.org
- Contact Telephone
- 01509 618 700
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Leicester Masters Swimming Club
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Cossington Street Sports Centre
Cossington Street Sports Centre has a 30m swimming pool, gym, sauna facilities and a floodlit outdoor ball court.
Spence Street Sports Centre
Spence Street Sports Centre offers swimming facilities, a gym and sports classes.
Braunstone Leisure Centre
Braunstone Leisure Centre offers activities in our sports halls, together with our, swimming pools and gym.
Aylestone Leisure Centre
Aylestone Leisure Centre offers activities in our sports halls, together with our 3G football pitch, swimming pools and gym.
Special Olympics Saffron Swimming Club
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Leicester Penguins Swimming Club
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New Parks Leisure Centre
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Sir Jonathan North Community College
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Unity Swimming
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Ravenhurst Primary School
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Leicester Leys Leisure Centre
This centre has a leisure pool with wave machine, activity pool and a toddlers and baby pool, as well as a climbing wall, gym and facilities for many other activities.
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy
Tudor Grange Samworth Academy is an all through school. We have a wide range of sporting opportunities for all students in the Primary and Secondary phases. The school also welcomes the community as we take bookings in the evenings and weekends.
Physical Activity Referral Sessions (Melton)
A range of physical activity referral sessions taking place throughout Melton.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
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