Join a masters swimming session
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
Masters swimming is coached, structured swimming for adults, whether you want to race or simply swim better lengths. A coach on poolside and a lane of people at your pace make an hour in the water far more interesting.
ModerateUnder £100 / $130A few weeksIndoorsWith othersUK and US
Someone who has done it
How to start
- Find a club through Swim England's Masters hub or the U.S. Masters Swimming club finder.
- Email the coach, say how far you can swim now and ask for a trial session.
- Go along, start in the slowest lane and ask what the session shorthand means.
Where to go
We opened these links on 6 October 2026 and found them to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
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