Plymouth’s swimming community

One city. A shared love of the water.

Bringing swimmers and clubs together across Plymouth and the surrounding area. From a first gala to the open sea, there’s a place for you in the water.

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A place in the water

Three ways to dive in.

Race between the lane ropes, head out onto the Sound, or discover the team spirit of water polo.

01 / In the pool

Swimming

First races. New personal bests. A pool full of possibility.

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02 / In the sea

Open water

Beyond the lane ropes. Into Plymouth Sound.

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03 / As a team

Water polo

Teamwork, competition and a different kind of poolside energy.

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Events & information

The 2026 season.

Find confirmed fixtures and entry information here as they are announced.

City of Plymouth Annual Swim Meet

11 October 2026 — final day · Plymouth Life Centre

Level 3, short-course competition. The opening weekend was 3–4 October. Entries are managed through participating clubs; check the meet pack for session details.

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Annual Swim Meet — opening weekend

3–4 October 2026 — past fixture · Plymouth Life Centre

Listed in Swim England’s licensed meet calendar. Results will be added when supplied by the organisers.

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Plymouth Sound from the association’s open-water archive

More than a race

Built by clubs.
Powered by people.

Our story began in 1912. Today, the association’s spirit is the same: bringing people together through swimming, shared experiences and the work of our volunteers.

Our story

Through the lens

Life by the water.

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