London Swimming
Out to Swim offers a wide range of swimming sessions to suit all abilities, all led by experienced coaches and teachers. New swimmers are assessed by one of our coaches and allocated to lanes 1-7, according to swim turn around times, or lessons.
To join the London club, swimmers are expected to be able to swim, without stopping, a minimum of: 400m front crawl, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke and 25m fly.
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London Swimming sessions
Swim club training
Our training sessions are coached and swimmers are expected to follow the set given by the coach.
Please check our Training Schedule here.
The minimum standard to join club training is to be able to swim, non stop, 400m front crawl, 50m backstroke, 50m breaststroke and 25m fly. If you’re unable to swim these strokes/distances, you can join our Lessons programme where our teachers will help you and guide you.
Sessions are divided into 4 groups, based on speed and ability. The groups are Neon, Cobalt, Magnesium and Titanium. They’ve been named as such to remove the stigma on numbered lanes/groups.
Swimmers are expected to attend the sessions appropriate to their allocated groups.
Creating a great environment isn't just the coach's job. Each and every member shares this responsibility, check out our guide to Lane Etiquette and make sure you're on the same page with our Glossary of Swimming Terms.
At this point you'd be forgiven for thinking OTS are a focused bunch who only have time for swimming, well not quite - we host a wide range of socials all throughout the year that are open to everyone!
Lessons
OTS provides swimming lessons for those who want to learn how to swim or to improve their strokes so they can move to the next level, for more information please click here.
Check the training schedule here.
“Some of OTS’ top swimmers started their time in the club in Lessons. Many find that the group they feel comfortable with changes as their fitness varies. The coaches will let you know when they feel it’s better for you to try a different group. It's not about pride, it's about creating the best environment for you so even if you are asked to rejoin a previous group it's not forever and the decision is focused with your interests in mind.”
Positive Strokes
In association with Central YMCA’s Positive Health program, these sessions are run for HIV+ people at the YMCA on Fridays(12-1pm Begginers, 1-2pm Intermediate). Read More.