Disability Swimming
Discover more about disability and para swim sessions in Manchester.
Disability Swimming Opportunities in Manchester
Manchester is committed to creating inclusive opportunities for people with disabilities to access, enjoy, and progress in swimming and aquatic activity. From grassroots participation to performance pathways, the city supports para‑swimmers of all ages and abilities in welcoming, accessible environments.
Working in partnership with clubs, coaches, and communities, Manchester continues to champion inclusivity, challenge perceptions, and inspire confidence both in and out of the water. Our focus remains on removing barriers, widening access, and ensuring swimming is open to everyone.
View the information below to find out more about disability and para swimming opportunities across Manchester.
Better UK Swim School
Better UK deliver an assortment of disability swim lessons and sessions from 1:1 sessions for those who need extra help to group classes for more confident swimmers.
Bambers Inclusive Swimming
Bambers inclusive Swimming is Occupational Therapy Led swimming based in three locations; Piper Hill School in Wythenshawe, Gorton Education Village and Peak School, Chinley.
They also run a session for deaf children.
Manchester North West Disabled Swim Club
The MC and NW Disability Swim Club takes place at Wright Robinson College on Wednesday evenings and is delivered in partnership with Bambers Inclusive Swim.
Seashell Trust
Seashell trust deliver an assortment of disability swim sessions including children’s lessons, 1:1’s, family swim, adult lessons and adult aquafit.
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Institute of Swimming
As part of the 2023 Para Swimming World Championship legacy in Manchester, Institute of Swimming are launching an inclusive swimming teacher recruitment academy with a specific focus on increasing the number of disabled people in teaching.
Matt Walker Academy
The Matt Walker Academy provides a place for swimmers with an intellectual or physical impairment who are looking to train in a club environment to improve their swimming.
This group will support swimmers who are eligible to progress through the classification process, providing the opportunity to compete at para swimming events at every level of the sport.
The Matt Walker academy sits within City of Manchester Swim Team.
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