Business Details
Expert Swimming Lessons & Training in Brighton
Established in 1891, Brighton Dolphin Swimming Club is a volunteer-led organisation dedicated to promoting swimming excellence across all age groups. Our family-oriented approach fosters skill development, competitive success, and lifelong fitness through structured programmes for beginners, junior athletes, masters swimmers, and artistic swimming enthusiasts. Based at the Prince Regent Swimming Complex in Brighton, we maintain a strong commitment to inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. With over 250 members, our club combines traditional swimming instruction with innovative artistic swimming disciplines while maintaining alignment with Swim England's National Plan for Teaching of Swimming. We prioritise water safety, technical proficiency, and personal achievement through both recreational and competitive pathways.Our volunteer instructors and coaches deliver tailored sessions that cater to diverse needs, from foundational water confidence to elite competition preparation. The club actively participates in regional and national competitions, while also hosting community events like the Brighton Festival Fringe Show. Through regular training sessions, skill certification programmes, and family-friendly participation opportunities, we cultivate a supportive environment where swimmers can thrive. Our long-standing reputation as Brighton's premier swimming club reflects our dedication to maintaining high standards in aquatic education and athlete development.
Services
Learn to Swim
Junior Swimming
Artistic Swimming
Masters Swimming
Competitive Training
Water Safety
Skill Certification
Community Events
Highlights and features
- We have over 130 years of continuous swimming instruction experience
- Our volunteer-led model maintains community-focused swimming education
- We offer structured pathways from beginner to competitive levels
- Our inclusive approach welcomes swimmers of all backgrounds and abilities
- We combine traditional swimming with innovative artistic disciplines
Services
Learn to Swim
Structured swimming instruction for babies and young children following Swim England's National Plan. Sessions develop water confidence, safety skills, and foundational swimming techniques. Ideal for achieving Stage 7 awards with progression pathways to competitive swimming.
Junior Swimming
Competitive and developmental swimming programmes for children with existing swimming ability. Includes skill certification, club championships, and county-level competition preparation. Sessions held three times weekly at Prince Regent and Surrenden pools.
Artistic Swimming
Combines gymnastics, dance, and aquatic skills for juniors and adults. Offers graded training from beginner to competition levels. Includes land-based conditioning and music-themed routines with regular performance opportunities at regional events.
Masters Swimming
Recreational and competitive swimming for adults aged 18-80+. Sessions focus on fitness, technique development, and competition preparation. Includes triathletes and multi-sport athletes with flexible attendance options and regular competitive events.
Competitive Training
Specialised coaching for swimmers aiming at county and national competitions. Includes technical refinement, race strategy, and performance analysis. Provides pathways from club championships to open meets and national championships.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer programmes for babies through Learn to Swim, junior sessions for children, and masters/adult artistic swimming for those aged 18+.
Do you offer competitive swimming opportunities?
Yes, we provide competitive pathways with regular club championships, team galas, and opportunities to compete at county and national levels.
What facilities do you use?
Our main base is the Prince Regent Swimming Complex in Brighton, with additional sessions at Surrenden Pool during term time.
Are there membership fees?
Annual membership costs £30 for junior/learn-to-swim sections and £35 for masters/artistic swimming, with additional lesson fees.
Do you provide equipment guidance?
We supply specific kit requirements for each programme, including mandatory swim hats and nose clips for artistic swimming sessions.
How can I join the club?
Contact us via our website form to discuss availability, swimming experience, and trial sessions before formal membership registration.
