Sat 19 November 2022 13:30-14:30
University of Bristol Swimming Pool, Richmond Building, Queens Rd, Bristol, BS8 1LN
Give it a go: Swimming! | Collaboration with Out to Swim West | Saturday 19th November | University of Bristol Swimming Pool, Queens Road, Clifton
Trans Pride South West is delighted to be collaborating with Out to Swim West to bring you a free taster swimming session!
https://www.outtoswim.org/west
Out to Swim West is a friendly, open and inclusive masters swimming club for the LGBT+ community in Bristol, UK. They welcome anyone who wants to swim for fitness and make lasting friendships in our amazing city.
ABOUT THE SESSION
We will be joining Out To Swim West at one of their regular meets. Two lanes of the swimming pool are reserved for Out To Swim West; come along to this free taster session to give it a go and meet new people!
Out To Swim West have an amazing team, who ensure we are a welcoming and inclusive club for all. They will help you to stay safe in the water and get the best from your swim, as well as helping you develop and challenge yourself. On pool-side their coaches are supported by assistant coaches who volunteer their time to support our swimmers.
After the session, we’ll be joining Out To Swim West for a post-swim coffee social at the Balloon Bar!
CHANGING FACILITIES
There are no gender neutral changing rooms, however both male and female changing rooms have stalls with lockable doors for you to change in.
Out To Swim West is a trans-friendly organisation and has an inclusive attitude towards their trans swimmers; you will not be questioned on the changing room you choose to use!
Lockers are available for a £1 deposit.
REGISTRATION
This session is free to attend, but you will need to register in advance.
Please email west@outtoswim.org to register in advance!
Out To Swim West will then set you up to book onto the session online.
Please contact west@outtoswim.org if you have any questions.
ACCESSIBILITY
This event is for everyone aged 18+.
There is an accessible changing room and step-free access to the pool.
The guidance for Out To Swim West is to be able to swim 4 lengths front crawl continuously.
The depth of the pool ranges from 1.2 metres at its most shallow point to 3.8 metres at the deep end.
If you have any specific queries, please contact Out To Swim West at west@outtoswim.org.