Swimming
Below you will find links to a variety of local and national initiatives and organisations, all offering useful advice and resources.
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Free swimming lessons
Learn to swim for free! The ASA are running free Swimming lessons for all non-swimmers, over the age of 11, at a number of leisure centres across Cornwall.
www.cornwallsportspartnership.co.uk/whats-on
Over 60's free swimming
If you're over 60 and living in Cornwall you're able to swim for free at Local Authority swimming pools, thanks to Cornwall Council!
The Outdoor Swimming Society
The OSS believe it's time to get back to the joy of swimming under an open sky... Water needs no roof! Why not join them!
www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com
Wild Swimming
Find out where the new guidebook "Wild Swimming: 150 Hidden Dips" suggests exploring in Cornwall!
www.wildswimming.co.uk/map.html
Charity swims
Every year, all year round, charity swims take place in open water across the county... Keep your eye on the local media and our events calendar for one near you!
Surf Lifesaving
Surf lifesaving is a great way to learn incredible new skills whilst getting out in the sea and having fun! Find a club near you!
Swim Fit
Join this online training programme and you'll get the support you need to make the most of every swim, including: tailored swim training programmes; expert advice; free online coaching tools; setting goals - getting results; and the ability to track your progress.
Blue Gym
Whether you are a complete beginner or an expert in a sport, whether you just want to go for a walk next to the sea or rivers, to learn about and watch wildlife, or get into more challenging activities, the Blue Gym is for you!
www.bluegym.org.uk/page/about-blue-gym-1
Swim4Life
Discover just how much fun swimming can be with Change4Life!
www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/swim4life.aspx
Amateur Swimming Association
The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.
Amateur Swimming Association - South West
Affiliated to the Amateur Swimming Association, they are the regional site for swimming, synchronised swimming, open water swimming, diving and waterpolo in the south west of England.
www.swimwest.org/region/index.php
British Swimming
British Swimming is the National Governing Body for Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Open Water in Great Britain. It is responsible internationally for the high performance representation of the sport.
Swimming Trust
The Swimming Trust is strongly committed to endorsing the wellbeing benefits that participation in swimming brings. The Trust believes that there is opportunity to engage, on a large scale, an increased number of people participating in the sport of swimming and will continue to develop new interventions to take swimming to those who have not traditionally participated or who face barriers to participation.
http://swimmingtrust.sportspaces.com
Swimfit
Swimfit is an online coaching facility full of advice and fun programmes to help swimmers structure their time in the pool.
Everyday Swim
Everyday Swim is about encouraging people to swim for leisure, fitness and fun.
swimming.org
Swimming.org is home to everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.
Institute of Swimming
The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.
