Swimming

We are an outgoing and sociable club that welcomes all levels and ages of swimmer. The Club offers 3 pool training sessions a week. Our pool training takes place in the 25 metre pool at Mile End Leisure Centre and on the turf of champions in the 50 metre Competition pool at the London Aquatics Centre. We all train together as one squad but ability is split up between different lanes:Advanced- most people swimming in this lane have likely had some experience of competing, whether this is in local level competitons all the way through to national level, high confidence swimming all four strokes alongside an understanding of competition skills e.g. starts and turns.Intermediate- relatively confident in more than one stroke, with high confidence in frontcrawl, looking to improve technique and learn basic competition skills.Beginner - little to no experience swimming, or swimming for enjoyment with some confidence, working purely on technique to build confidence and stamina.All QMBL Swimmers are given the opportunity to train for and compete in our friendly competitions such as London League (where we compete against other universities across London) and Merger Cup (where we compete against Barts Medical School in swimming and waterpolo!)For the more competitive swimmer, we also compete at our target meet in Feburary the BUCS Long Course Swimming Championships based at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in Sheffield. This is a great opportunity to swim amongst some of the best in Britain, as well as, a great time to bond as a team particularly if you decide to come along as a social member!Whether you swam at national level or just for fun as long as you are a QMBL student or employee, we can offer you training to match your ability and offer you encouragement to aim even higher!We look forward to meeting you at our Taster Session (more information on our Facebook page closer to the time) where you can to find out more about us and have chance to meet the committee to discuss all things swimming.Training Attend a training session to decide if you want to join the club, the first one is free. If you decide to join the club your membership comes alongside a free hat!Bring: Towel, goggles, swim cap, flip flops, bottle of water.Equipment: Useful but definitely not essential training aids include a kickboard, pull buoy, paddles and finsCommitment levels: The Club does understand that its members have other commitments and although we would love you to come to as many sessions as possible, you can be very flexible wiht your membership.Training TimesTuesday: (Times being confirmed) at Mile End Leisure Centre.Wednesday: 16:00-18:00 at Mile End Leisure Centre.Friday: 20:00-21:30 at London Aquatics centre Stratford - the Olympic Pool.Competitions1x British University Championships (BUCS): Long Course Championships taking place in Sheffield around February time3 x London League Galas: Friendly Short Course Galas with London based Universities Ideal Galas for those new to competing or for getting race ready for BUCS Sprint distance onlySocialsThe club holds a range of social events throughout the academic year; this includes going to the monthly Hail Mary events (where we lilke to go a bit wild!), to more relaxed socials such as pancake night, ice skating and curry nights! There is something for everyone. We try to keep up with one social a week, although this can drop within busy periods during the semester e.g. exam season. How to get Involved Like the Facebook page and get in contact with the club committee members if you have any burning questions! Attend the Freshers fair to see us in person and sign up for a taster session (it is not compulsory to sing up you can just come along) Attend the taster session - this first session is free! Purchase your subs - at the Hub (Mile End), BLSA reception (Whitechapel) or online. Enjoy! Take part in the sessions, socials and compete in galas all year round!Contact Details President - Megan Hackett (email: m.e.hackett@hss18.qmul.ac.uk)Men's Captain - Rob PainTreasurer - Amy KrensSocial Secs: Erwann Bourdou and Myriam BernardoffWelfair Officer: Joshua Lowes Social MediaInstagram: @qmblswimFacebook page: QMBL Swimming Club