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Why do we prefer Aquasphere? Quite frankly, we've tried so many other brands and Aquasphere is the only one which really does live up to its reputation of Technology, Quality, Comfort - and their goggles don't leak. They have and continue to be market leaders with qualities we all want in goggles. Word of WARNING - watch out for copycats, we were naturally inquisitive and found there to be quite a difference in quality and performance.   What's fantastic is that these amazing goggles aren't just for elite athletes they are accessible to us all and this technology without a crazy...

Not every cap is the same! Check out our tips on The Swim Centre's range of caps Silicone Caps will keep the water out worried about that horrible 'hair pulling' feeling? If you prep your cap with some talc (see more about this tip in the product description) this won't happen and the silicone will be silky smooth Size guide : junior or adult sizing is available. Junior sizing fits up to 3 years old and petite heads Adult sizing - after fitting thousands of caps I find that they can suit children from 3 years + as it give them more...

The Happy Nappy prevents leakage of those unwanted accidents that none of us want to be sharing the pool with, protecting your child, you and all the other pool users. Happy Nappies are available in size XS (newborn) - XXL (3 year old). A specialty jammer short is also available for older children.  We can vouch for this product, over 41 years of running our swimming school we trialed and tested numerous products, brands and approaches. We found the Happy Nappy was the most successful reusable swimming nappy in preventing unfortunate and unwanted accidents getting into the pool. As protecting our swimmers...

Top tips to help you care for your goggles, so that you can keep enjoying them, swim after swim.   GOGGLE CARE To obtain maximum benefit, keep lenses clean and free from dirt and grease. Rinse in clean cold water after every use. Do not wipe or rub the inside lens of the goggle. You risk damaging/scratching the lens and removing the anti-fog coating.   FITTING YOUR GOGGLES Position goggles on face and stretch head strap over back of the head to rest at a 45 degree angle on the crown of the head. Continue to make adjustments until leaking stops....

Speedo prides itself on providing you and your family, with durable swimming costumes of superior quality and design.   To ensure that you get the best result from your Speedo’s, please follow these easy steps and enjoy wearing your Speedo’s time and time again. ALWAYS Rinse with fresh, cold water after use.   Dry in the shade after rinsing. Use caution with wrapping your wet swimmers in your towel – it may be holding in the chlorinated water! Occasionally hand-wash with mild soap – do not machine wash or tumble dry. Apply sunscreen approximately 15 minutes before putting on your costume,...