Category : Swimming


Crystal Leisure Centre's Pool Reopens for Easter

The popular Crystal Leisure Centre in Stourbridge has completed refurbishment works and reopened its leisure pool with improved water features, wave machine, and slides just in time for the Easter holidays.

Cardiff Leisure Centres Host Swimathon 2026 Fundraisers

Fairwater, Western, Eastern, and Maindy leisure centres in Cardiff are hosting Swimathon 2026 fundraising challenges this March. Participants can swim various distances to support Cancer Research UK, Marie Curie, and the Swimathon Foundation.

Leicester Urged to Join Diabetes UK Swim22 Challenge

Diabetes UK calls on Leicester residents to participate in the Swim22 sponsored swimming challenge, running from March 22 to June 22. Participants swim 22 miles at their own pace to raise funds for diabetes research and support.

Leicester Swimmers Urged to Join Swimathon 2026

Swimathon 2026 celebrates 40 years as the world's largest pool-based fundraising swim, with Leicester pools hosting events from March 20-22 to support Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

Anthony Wawrzyniak Wins 13 Golds at Cheshire Championships

Anthony Wawrzyniak of Halton clinched 13 gold medals at the Cheshire Championships, leading a wave of local swimming successes. Other standout performers included Wirral Metro's Abbie Roscoe and City of Liverpool's Matilda Bristow.

Liverpool Swimmers Excel at County Championships

Rose Nickson and other local swimmers from clubs like City of Liverpool and Everton delivered outstanding performances, securing multiple gold medals and personal bests at the Lancashire and Cheshire Championships.

Local swimmers triumph at Preston Super Sprints

Young swimmers from across the region delivered stunning performances at the Preston Super Sprints, securing a huge medal tally and setting numerous personal bests. Discover the local champions.

North West Swimmers Excel at Trafford and in Europe

Swimmers from St Helens, Prescot, and across the North West delivered a medal-laden weekend at the Trafford Metro meet, while Masters athletes triumphed at the European Short Course Championships in Poland.

Great North Swim 2026: Entries Now Open

The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.

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