Perth's LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Swimming Club

We have swimmers of many abilities and genuinely welcome all of them.

Sessions are split into lanes by skill and fitness level. On Wednesday and Sunday we have three lanes, so there's room for a range of speeds. You swim what you can manage; there are no hard rules.

That said, you'll get the most out of training if you can swim freestyle (front crawl) for at least 50m without stopping. Being comfortable with backstroke and breaststroke helps too, but it's not a requirement to get started.

Swimwear, goggles, a towel, and fins (flippers). Fins are highly recommended and used in most sessions. A swim cap is optional. The club has kickboards and pull buoys available to borrow at the pool. A snorkel is handy for some drills but not required.

We have an annual membership which covers insurance and registration with Masters Swimming Australia. Part of the fee is set by Masters Swimming Australia and is revised annually. It's approximately $200/year and shorter length memberships may be available depending on the time of joining. Concession pricing is available for students and holders of a health care card.

On top of membership, you'll pay for pool entry at Beatty Park. The club has access to a discounted Beatty Park membership, which can help reduce that cost. There's also a $3 lane hire fee per session, though this is currently waived until mid-2027 thanks to grant funding from the Department of Communities.

We train four times a week at Beatty Park Leisure Centre, North Perth.

• Tuesday evenings 6:00–7:00 pm (distance focused)
• Wednesday evenings 7:00–8:00 pm
• Friday evenings 7:00–8:00 pm
• Sunday mornings 7:30–8:30 am

We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to stretch before getting in the water.

Competing is entirely optional. Many members choose to swim at masters events and open water swims, but plenty swim purely for fitness, fun, and community. If you do want to race, we'd love to cheer you on.

We swim rain or shine. A session may be cancelled if the pool is closed due to severe weather, but we'll let members know if that happens.

Yes, you're welcome to swim with us for up to a month before deciding whether to join. We recommend starting with a Wednesday or Sunday session. Do send us a message by email or on our social media accounts if you plan to come along so we can welcome you.