Team up, take on SwimBritain!
Swimming regularly is fantastic for your fitness, health and wellbeing. British Gas SwimBritain is a series of new relay events happening across Britain this September - and we're looking for teams of four to join in!
The results are in!
Best times
1. RCP Swimteam
Time: 00:28:35 - Little SwimBritain
Venue: Edinburgh Royal Commonwealth Pool
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Our goal is to inspire 500,000 people to swim more regularly by 2015
What's Involved
SwimBritain isn’t just a fun way to get in the pool. We’ll be supporting you with in-pool coaching, online training and at the event itself. Plus, our swimming stars will be on hand to keep you motivated.
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Pick your team of 4 - friends or family -
Choose your relay – 4,000m or 2,000m in the pool (each person swims 4 x 250m or 4 x 125m) or 4,000m in open water (each person swims 4 x 250m) -
Choose your event and a swimming star to represent your team -
Improve your swimming skills with British Swimming coaching sessions -
Find tips and watch swimming videos to get you ready for the big day
Locations
SwimBritain events take place in one open water location and ten pools across the nation. Over 150 pools are also available for sessions with accredited swimming coaches, so you can prepare for your event close to home.
Preparation
Getting ready for SwimBritain is easy with a bit of planning. Our swimming stars have passed on their expert knowledge to help your team take the plunge – everything from knowing how to stretch properly to the best swimming techniques.