Brighton & Hove Swimming - About the Club

Out To Swim Brighton & Hove (OTSBH) is an LGBTQ+ and allies Masters Swimming Club based in Brighton & Hove. We are a group of sociable LGBTQ+ swimmers who swim for fun, for fitness and/or to compete. We provide a friendly environment for those who enjoy the social side of being part of a sports clubs.

Established in 2006, the OTSBH is a relative of London and Bristol’s Out To Swim clubs. We are now one of the largest LGBTQ+ sports groups in Brighton & Hove. We are also a part of Sussex ASA.

We all share a mutual passion for training with like-minded people and for being a part of an LGBTQ+ club. Out to Swim Brighton & Hove is open to all with a positive attitude. We are an all-gender-inclusive groups with members ranging from people in their 20s all the way to their 70s.

The club is an adult-only club therefore we do not accept members under the age of 18.

We have put together an FAQ page here to help with further questions.

Training

We have two mid-week evening sessions (Monday and Thursday) at the Prince Regent Pool in Brighton, and a Saturday session at the King Alfred Pool in Hove. During the summer months, we also offer open-water swimming sessions in the sea of Brighton and Hove.

Please head to our Try/Visit page here for more information.

How to Join

You can join Out to Swim Brighton & Hove by filling out the online form here. You will be added to our waiting list, and our membership secretary will get in touch as soon as we have spaces available.

You will be able to attend one of our free trial sessions which take place on the first Saturday of each month before you decide on full membership. During this trial session, one of our coaches will be able to assess your level and assign you to the correct lane to swim in during training.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch our membership secretary, Kirstin, here.

We have also put together an FAQ page to help with further questions.

For details on our membership fees please see here.

Social

We believe that what makes us a great club is not only our love for swimming but also our passion for social gatherings. We want our members to feel welcome so every week, we organise food and drink gatherings after our training sessions.

Every two months, we put together various larger social activities which aim to boost team spirit and to strengthen the bond between our members. We also plan activities with other LGBTQ+ groups.

Our goal is to provide you with a non-judgemental and supportive environment to make sure that each and every one of our members feels strongly like they are a part of our inclusive community.

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