Aquatics for All

Join Us For Your Free Trial Today…

Nice work taking those first steps – or strokes – towards joining Brighton & Hove’s biggest, friendliest LGBTQIA+ swim club!

Getting started is simple: book your free spot at one of our Saturday Tryout Sessions at the King Alfred pool in Hove. It’s just a quick, relaxed swim so we can gauge your level and make sure you feel comfortable in the water. After your first session, you can choose the membership that suits you best.

Choose Your Path

Option 1: Standard Club Membership

Already a confident swimmer? If you’ve done club swimming before, you can jump straight in and tryout to join us as a standard club member.

This is for you if you are:

  • Comfortable swimming front crawl

  • Confident in deep water

  • Able to swim at least 4x25m front crawl continuously

  • Able to complete roughly 800m (32 lengths) over the course of an hour.

Your kind of thing? Give it a go completely free – no strings!

Register for a Standard Trial

Option 2: Learn to Swim* Programme Membership

New to swimming with a club? If you’re just starting out or returning to the pool after a long break, our Learn to Swim* lane is the perfect place to build confidence at your own pace.

*To join this group, you just need to be able to:

  • Swim 50m continuously (any stroke)

  • Feel comfortable in deep water

  • Tread water

From there, we’ll help you level up – boosting your confidence, refining your technique (front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly), and building your speed and stamina so you’re ready for full club sessions.

What you can expect:

  • Small groups (maximum of 6 swimmers) for plenty of focused support

  • A dedicated lane with a qualified, supportive coach

  • Saturday sessions at King Alfred Pool (17:00–18:00)

  • Rolling intake: Join us at any point throughout the year!

Ready to build your confidence and level up your skills with our Learn to Swim* Programme Membership?

REGISTER FOR A LEARN TO SWIM TRIAL

What Happens at Your First Session?

  • Arrive Early: Meet us at reception 20 minutes before the session starts to meet the team

  • Hop In: A coach will briefly look at your strokes in a relaxed, zero-pressure setting

  • Find Your Lane: We’ll match you with a lane of swimmers at a similar level

  • Enjoy the Swim: Have a full, structured hour in the water with a welcoming group

  • Socialise: Stick around afterward for a chat or a drink – it’s all part of the fun!

 
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