Sport Factsheet: Swimming
Introduction
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The main public swimming facility in the borough is the Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre, located next to the Quarry Park in Shrewsbury town centre.
Other Facilities
The River Severn runs through the borough, and is a prominent feature in Shrewsbury town centre.
Please be advised that swimming in the river is NOT RECOMMENDED, as the currrents are unpredictable and there may be submerged debris or vegetation.
Please be advised that swimming in the river is NOT RECOMMENDED, as the currrents are unpredictable and there may be submerged debris or vegetation.
The Flash Leisure Centre
Learning
Shrewsbury Leisure offer a wide range of courses.
Swim-with-Style
Learning-to-Swim
Operating at Rowton, to the West of Shrewsbury, Learning-to-swim offers tuition to both adults and children.
Clubs
| Shrewsbury Amateur Swimming Club | |||
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| Shropshire Life Saving Club | |||||
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Governing Bodies
Amateur Swimming Association
The Amateur Swimming Association is the English national governing body for swimming, diving, water polo, open water and synchronised swimming. It organises competition throughout England, establishes the laws of the sport and operates certification and education programmes for teachers, coaches and officials as well as its Learn To Swim Awards scheme.
Lifesavers
www.lifesavers.org.uk
The Royal Life Saving Society UK
The Royal Life Saving Society UK
Disabled Participation
Spectating
Events
Local Heroes
Captain Matthew Webb, the first person to swim the English Channel, was from Shropshire, find out more on the BBC Shropshire website