About us

Beyond Swim is an open water swimming venue accreditation programme, managed by Triathlon England and supported by Swim England and Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS UK).

Its mission is to bring the open water swimming network together and provide leadership for the community so that both venues and swimmers feel connected and supported. Beyond Swim wants open water swimmers to have the best possible experience.

The Vision

  • Quality Venues
    • Highlight accredited venues that deliver safe, high quality experiences
  • Swim Participation
    • Encourage more people into swimming in open water
  • Public Health
    • Showcase the benefits of open water swimming on your health
  • Community Connection
    • To create a greater connection between venues and swimmers
  • Triathlon Development
    • Help to overcome the swimming obstacle to participation in triathlon
  • Membership Value
    • Add value to the membership propositions of the strategic partners

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