LGBT swimming clubs battle it out at the Glitter Gala at Roedene school swimming pool.
OUT To Swim South the LGBT swimming group were joined by over thirty swimmers from Out To Swim London, Positive Strokes (an HIV positive swimming group in London) and the Moseley Shoals from Birmingham, at Roedene school swimming pool in November.
The aim of the gala was for everyone to feel comfortable and confident to compete, especially if they hadn’t before. The atmosphere at the competition was of inclusivity and sportsmanship with people from all the clubs mixing and socialising together.
The competition included multiple individual and team events, including a Fun Relay involving everyone in the team and a giant float!
Competitors then celebrated with a party held in the centre of Brighton where medals were awarded to the winners.
Out to Swim South are a group of sociable LGBT swimmers who swim for fun, fitness and competitions, while providing a friendly environment for those who prefer the social aspect of the club, in the Brighton and Sussex area. The club was established in 2006 as part of the main London aquatic group.
Currently Saturday sessions are coached by volunteer instructors, while Monday and Thursday sessions follow a ‘set’ provided by experienced swimmers to enhance fitness.
The group share an enthusiasm to improve with like-minded people while being part of an LGBT inclusive club including women, men and non gender specific, encompassing all ages from 20s to 60s.
Out to Swim South is open to everyone with a positive attitude. The club is an adult club and those under 18 are not able to participate.
There is a strong social aspect to the club with weekly dinners after the Thursdays sessions and drinks in Kemptown after the Saturday sessions.
Feel free to go along to any of their sessions!
Mondays from 8.30pm-9.30pm and Thursdays from 7.30-8.30 at Prince Regent Pool and
Saturdays from 5pm-6pm at Roedean School Pool.
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