Y Swim is a masters swimming club for women and men aged 18 and over.  We aim to compete in galas and also to improve our general fitness levels and swimming ability.  

Our membership includes swimmers from a wide age range, up to 70 plus.  Anyone interested in sampling a swimming session should be able to swim front crawl and at least one other stroke.  As you continue to train, your stamina and strokes will improve as well as general fitness.  Swimming with a group means that you work harder and in a more structured way; you make more progress and have fun while doing it!

The club is affiliated to London Swimming  and the Middlesex County Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and competitions are organised in association with the ASA.  We aim to focus on at least 6 galas each year, including local,  regional and national events.   If you choose to compete you will usually swim in the same 5 year age band, in individual and relay races.  Relays are always good fun, whether mixed or single sex, freestyle or medley.

It is advisable to wear goggles, as the pool water is chlorinated. For some sessions we use pull floats, kick floats and/or fins. Fins are supplied but you are welcome to bring your own. Short varieties are the best for swim training. There is no need to bring your own floats.

Coaches:  Hilary Gerlis, Julian Meldrum, Martin Purcell and Sarah Devereux

Just show up on poolside at the start of one of the training sessions or contact Gill Hutchinson on 07792 714892.

Joining/Visiting

• Anyone who belongs to the Central YMCA Club in London - membership enquiries by phone: 020 7343 1700- is welcome to come along to a session and try us out
• Guests staying at the adjacent St Giles Hotel, reservations: +44 (0)20-7636 8616, are entitled to swim in the pool at the YMCA free of charge. Hotel guests who are Masters swimmers are welcome to join us while staying.
• Members of other YMCAs may also be able to visit on a concessionary basis: contact London Central YMCA to check.

For information on other swimming pools in Central London (or anywhere else) you might try the excellent Swimmers Guide run by Bill Haverland and Tom Saunders. If you are looking for open air pools, try Oliver Merrington's Lidos site.