General News
A prescription for exercise leaves Killamarsh dad fighting fit
2 February 2012
Derbyshire dad sheds 15 per cent of body weight thanks to his GP’s prescription to swim.
Mark Foster helps launch first Big Splash Aquasplash Festival in Manchester
1st February 2012
Children from five Manchester primary schools were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with five-time Olympian Mark Foster to celebrate the launch of the Big Splash Aquasplash Festival.
Tone up with a World Champion this Saturday
20th January 2012
Four-time World Champion Karen Pickering will be in the heart of London this Saturday delivering a masterclass on how to improve in-pool fitness.
Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief launches across Great Britain
5th January 2012
The Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief challenge was launched today as part of the Swimathon Weekend over 27 – 29 April 2012.
Duncan Goodhew helps Water Polo Club complete Channel swim
Olympic swimming champion Duncan Goodhew cheered on a water polo team to successfully swim the length of the English Channel in order to raise much-needed funds for their club.
Health club getting in the Spirit with sponsored swim
22nd November 2011
Members and guests of Spirit Health Clubs across the UK are competing in a mass sponsored swim to raise money for disability charity Whizz-Kidz.
Run in the Olympic stadium with the Gold Challenge
17th November 2011
Team GB legends, celebrity ambassadors and representatives from over 150 UK charities will take part in a key test event at the Olympic Stadium, hosted by Gold Challenge on Sunday 1 April 2012.
Olympic legend Spitz backs Big Splash Mile
16th November 2011
Olympic swimming legend Mark Spitz has pledged his support for the Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief, insisting the event is a great idea!
Swim yourself into shape for the party season
25th October 2011
With less than two months until Christmas, the countdown to the office party season is on.
Swimathon makes a Big Splash in 2012
13th September 2011
Swimathon, the world’s biggest fundraising swim is about to get even bigger, joining forces with British Swimming’s and BBC’s Big Splash; Marie Curie Cancer Care; and Sport Relief to promote what is hoped will be the biggest Swimathon Weekend ever.
