Out To Swim Brighton & Hove

Out To Swim Brighton & Hove (OTSBH) is an LGBTQ+ and allies Masters Swimming Club based in Brighton & Hove. We are a group of sociable LGBTQ+ swimmers who swim for fun, for fitness and/or to compete. We provide a friendly environment for those who enjoy the social side of being part of a sports clubs.

Established in 2006, we were in the first OTS branch outside London. We are now one of the largest LGBTQ+ sports groups in Brighton & Hove. We are also a part of Sussex ASA.

We all share a mutual passion for training with like-minded people and for being a part of an LGBTQ+ club. Out to Swim Brighton & Hove is open to all with a positive attitude. We are an all-gender-inclusive groups with members ranging from people in their 20s all the way to their 70s.

The club is an adult-only club therefore we do not accept members under the age of 18.

Training

We have mid-week evening sessions (Monday and Thursday) at the Prince Regent Pool in Brighton and a Saturday session at the King Alfred Pool in Hove. We also offer open-water swimming sessions in the sea of Brighton and Hove during the summer months.

Being near the sea, we have a large number of swimmers who swim outdoors and participate in open water races, as well as Triathlons. We always send many participants to Brighton’s Pier to Pier race and participate in the New Year’s Day Swim.

How to Join

All prospective members will have to take part in an assessment, so we can evaluate your speed and ability.

Afterwards, you are entitled to a free taster session before signing up to a membership.

Please complete the form at the link below and we will be in touch to arrange your first swim, where will you be assessed and placed in the correct lane or swim group.

Fees

We have a few different membership options available to our members:

• Pay as you go: £9.45 per session.

  Part-time membership: £28.35 monthly, 1 session per week (equivalent price to 3 swims pay as you go).

  Full membership : £51.45 monthly, with unlimited sessions (equivalent to 5.5 pay-as-you-go swims).

Each year, members pay an annual fee to cover membership for Swim England (UK Amateur Swimming Association) and this is required for insurance purposes.

• Swim England Train fee: £12

• Swim England Compete fee: £40

We offer means tested discounts to anyone who may need support with funding their membership with Out to Swim.

To apply for membership support, please click here.