Dive In with City of Bristol Swimming Club!

Your Pool Away From Uni!

Are you a student at a Bristol University or Higher Education institution looking to continue your swimming journey, improve your fitness, or just make a splash with a friendly new club? Look no further! City of Bristol (CoB) Swimming Club welcomes students of all levels to join our vibrant community.

We understand the demands of university life, which is why we offer flexible options designed to fit your schedule and ambitions. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, looking to maintain your fitness, or simply want to try something new, CoB provides a supportive and dynamic environment for you to thrive.

Why Swim with CoB?

  • Top-Tier Coaching: Benefit from expert coaching dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, whatever your goals.

  • Flexible Training Options: We offer a range of sessions to accommodate academic commitments, from casual training to competitive pathways.

  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Train in excellent facilities right here in Bristol.

  • Friendly Community: Connect with like-minded individuals and become part of a welcoming and inclusive club both in and out of the water.

  • Stay Fit & De-Stress: Swimming is an excellent way to maintain physical and mental well-being, helping you balance your studies.

Your Options:

Option 1:  Masters (casual or full)

Ideal for: Students seeking either swimming for fitness swimming or competition. Our masters sqaud has over 60 members aging from 18 to 70+. There are 2 options, casual and full (with a discount applied to full membership for students), providing upto 6 sessions and 6.5 hours of pool time per week.

What you get:

  • Flexibility to attend selected training sessions.
  • A great way to maintain your swimming fitness and technique
  • Opportuity to attend Masters Meets (we target 4-6 meets per season including both the Regional and National Masters events) and/or Open Meets, or to augment training for university teams
  • An opportunity to experience the CoB atmosphere and meet our coaches and swimmers.

Option 2: Full Club Membership - National Youth

Ideal for: Performance swimmers at National/British level committed to regular training. This option must be in agreement with our Head Coach.

What you get:

  • Access to all available training sessions subject to meeting squad criteria (upto 17 hours of pooltime per week)
  • Opportunity to compete for CoB at Regional and National competitions.
  • Full integration into our club social events and activities.
  • Personalised coaching and squad placement based on your goals and current ability.

Option 3: Beacon Top-Up Programme

Ideal for: Students at, near, or above Regional level who simply want to top-up their training with 50m pool time. (see Top Up Section of website for information and to sign up)

What you get:

  • Flexibility to attend selected training sessions.
  • No long-term commitment required – pay only for the sessions you attend.

Ready to Make a Splash?

We'd love to hear from you! To find out more about our training schedules, membership fees, or simply to chat about which option might be best for you, please get in touch.

Contact Us Today!

For more information please contact our Head Coach, Lisa Atkinson at [email protected].