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Did you know?

Did you know - swim teacher
You don't have to be a great swimmer to be able to teach. As long as you are competent in the water, there is no swimming assessment on your own technique.
Did you know - age 5
If a swimmer starts to learn at the age of 5, it will take them approximately 3-4 years to complete the learn to swim journey to stage 7.
Did you know - stage 7
A swimmer who reaches the end of stage 7 is classed as competent.
Did you know - range of skills
We teach swimmers all 4 strokes and a range of skills such as treading water, sculling and water safety including how to float.
Did you know - link to other sports
Swimming is not just about going up and down a pool, but we link to other sports such as diving, water polo, artistic swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, paddleboarding and open water swimming.
Did you know - oldest sport
Swimming is the oldest known sport: The oldest known swimming records date back to ancient civilisations, with evidence of swimming in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
Did you know - buoyant
The human body is most buoyant in saltwater: Because saltwater is denser than freshwater, it provides more buoyancy, making it easier for humans to float.
Did you know - longest swim
The longest recorded swim was over 350 kilometers: Ben Lecomte completed a solo swim across the Atlantic Ocean in 1998, covering a distance of 353 kilometers (220 miles) in 73 days.
Did you know - reduce depression
Swimming can help reduce symptoms of depression: Studies have shown that regular swimming can help reduce symptoms of depression by releasing endorphins, also know as 'happy hormones'.
Did you know - Sailfish
The fastest swimmer in the world is a fish: The sailfish can swim up to 110 kilometers per hour (68 miles per hour)
Did you know - Longest breath-hold
The longest recorded breath-hold was over 24 minutes: Ahmed Gabr set the record for the longest breath-hold in 2014.
Did you know - Improve brain function
Swimming can help improve your brain function: Swimming has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, which can improve cognitive function, memory and concentration.
Did you know - First swimming pool
The first swimming pool was built in ancient Greece: The Stadio de Flavius, built in 25 AD, was a large swimming pool used for training and recreation.
Did you know - largest swimming pool
The world's largest swimming pool is over 1 kilometer long: The San Alfonso del Mar pool in Chile covers an area of 8 hectares (20 acres) and holds over 250 million litres of water.
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