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In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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What is IoS Membership?

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IoS membership is essentially an insurance policy and a package of benefits for teachers and coaches who hold ASA, or equivalent, qualifications in all disciplines of the sport.

With over 35 years of experience, we can give you the tools to demonstrate your credibility to employers and the wider aquatic world.  

Being a member of the Institute of Swimming (IoS) provides a package of valuable benefits:

  • Comprehensive insurance cover including £20 million worth of civil (public) liability, personal accident and loss of income and legal expenses cover
  • National recognition of your qualifications by employers
  • Free publications - Swimming Times and an international swimming magazine
  • Unlimited access to professional advice on employment and legal issues
  • Personalised membership card giving proof of your credibility to employers
  • Free ASA teacher/coach licence, an additional industry-wide recognised accreditation 

Convinced? Click here to download the application form.

Or click here to find out more about why you need IoS membership.

For all general IoS membership questions or queries not found in the FAQs for individual members or swim schools contact:

IoS Membership Department
SportPark
3 Oakwood Drive
Loughborough
LE11 3QF
Email: ios@swimming.org
Tel: 01509 640 746

*Only if you meet qualifying criteria.

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Go Swimming has everything you need to know about swimming. If you are a parent, a non swimmer or just want to improve your technique this is the section for you.

In British Swimming you will find information about the world of high performance sport, including the disciplines of Swimming, Diving, Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo and Disability Swimming.

The ASA is the governing body for the sport in England. In this section you will find all you need to know about joining a club or competing in England and becoming a swimming teacher or coach.

The IoS delivers the ASA’s courses and is a member organisation. Whether you are a teacher, coach, employer or club you will find everything you need to know about qualifications or educating your workforce.

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