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, the OTSBH is a relative of London and Bristol’s Out To Swim clubs. 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, a Tuesday session at Surrendean 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.

Our swimming sessions take place at the King Alfred and Prince Regent pools. During the summer, we also swim outdoors in sessions organised ad-hoc by the club.

The minimum standard required is be able to swim 100m front crawl continuously with aquatic breathing. If you can't manage this, we recommend the University of Bristol Swim School who offer Adult Swimming Lessons.

How to Join

All prospective members are entitled to 2 taster sessions 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:

• Unlimited: £40 per month

• University of Bristol Staff: £34 per month

• Student: £30 per month

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.