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Out To Swim's water polo team: an active squad of 80, training four times a week with 20 to 50 a session, and a six-week adult beginners course ending in a friendly. Your first three sessions are free. Beginners were not being accepted until at least September 2026; anyone with past experience can register interest and may get in sooner.
- Who it's for
- Everyone
- Where
- East London
- Find them
- WebsiteJoining form
When and where
Tuesday 8.30pm to 9.30pm
Every Tuesday
London Aquatics Centre, Stratford, E20 2ZQ
Squad training
Schedule last updated November 2025.
Thursday 7.30pm to 9pm
Every Thursday
London Aquatics Centre, Stratford, E20 2ZQ
Squad training
Schedule last updated November 2025.
Friday 8pm to 9pm
Every Friday
Kentish Town Sports Centre, NW5 3DU
Squad training
Schedule last updated November 2025.
Saturday 6pm to 7.30pm
Every Saturday
Britannia Leisure Centre, Shoreditch, N1 5FT
Squad training
Schedule last updated November 2025.
What it costs
- £684 Annual membership 2026The Out To Swim London fee, covering water polo alongside swim training and artistic swimming. £57 monthly instalments, 5% off for paying in full in January.
- £14.50 per session Pay as you go
- £25.32 a year Swim England fee, Club Train
- £52.88 a year Swim England fee, Club Compete
Never done it before
A six-week adult beginners course covering skills, drills, positions and rules, leading up to a final friendly match, with the first three sessions free. The join page said beginners would not be accepted until at least September 2026, which has now arrived, so check it before registering. The Seahorses trans and non-binary swim and water polo run through this team.
What they don't say
- When the next six-week beginners course starts is not published.
- Whether the beginners bar has lifted since September 2026 is not stated; the join page still read at least September 2026 on 2026-09-10.
Connected to
Every fact here was checked on 10 September 2026, against 5 sources. Training nights and fees change, so if something is out of date, tell us.
Hear when something new is added.
New clubs, changed training nights, and the occasional weekend. No more than that.
Or come and meet people all at once.
A weekend away with a group of gay men, and nothing to prove.