Humber Para-Swimming Aquasplash is Coming to Beverley

Beverley Leisure Centre will play host to the Humber Para-Swimming Aquasplash festival which looks to encourage people with disabilities to showcase their swimming.

Taking place on the 24 January the event will be open to swimmers who are over 5 years of age and be able to swim a minimum of 15m.

Chris Armstrong, Para-Swimming Pathway Officer for the north explained more about the Humber Para-Swimming Aquasplash festival, he said;

“The Humber Para-Swimming Aquasplash festival is aimed at disabled swimmers of mixed ability to showcase their swimming skills in a fun and challenging environment.”

“Activities will include games based tasks for beginners through to a training session for swimmers wishing to be assessed for competitive swimming.”

Going forward it is hoped the event will encourage more people locally to continue with swimming, which as a sport provides many health benefits.

Breathing is one of the biggest benefits gained from swimming over training in a gym. Moisture in the air makes it easier to breath so is a good way for those with asthma to train.

Studies have shown that swimming can vastly improve asthma symptoms, even a whole year after your swimming routine stops.

Mr. Armstrong added;

“All participants will have access to personalised signposting information at the end of the session where the wealth of local provision will be promoted to encourage continued participation.”

Humber Para-Swimming Aquasplash takes place on Sunday 24 January. Registration will take place between 3 – 3.45PM with the pool session running between 4PM and 5PM.

Anyone wishing to take part in the Humber Para-Swimming Aquasplash should get in touch with Mr. Armstrong. Places are limited and booking ahead of the event in Beverley is essential.

To book your place email chris.armstrong@swimming.org or call 07787269306