## About Aquatics GB **Aquatics GB** is the pinnacle governing body for aquatic sports in Great Britain. It is a federation comprised of the three Home Country national governing bodies: **Swim England**, **Scottish Swimming**, and **Swim Wales**. While the Home Nations oversee the "Learn to Swim" programs and club infrastructure, Aquatics GB focuses on the high-performance pathway, selecting and managing the British teams for the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, and World Championships. ### Core Responsibilities The organization operates with a specific mandate to lead Great Britain’s aquatic disciplines at the highest international level: * **Elite Performance:** Managing World Class Programmes for Swimming, Para-Swimming, and Diving to ensure British athletes achieve podium success. * **International Relations:** Representing Great Britain within **World Aquatics** and **European Aquatics (LEN)**, and working closely with the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations. * **Major Events:** Hosting and managing world-class domestic events, such as the **Aquatics GB Swimming Championships**, which serve as the primary selection trials for international squads. * **Governance & Integrity:** Overseeing anti-doping protocols and setting the overarching judicial and safeguarding standards for the sport across Great Britain. ### Disciplines Overseen Aquatics GB provides the strategic lead for seven distinct disciplines: 1. **Swimming** (Olympic Pathway) 2. **Para-Swimming** (Paralympic Pathway) 3. **Diving** 4. **High Diving** 5. **Artistic Swimming** 6. **Water Polo** 7. **Open Water (Marathon) Swimming** ### Strategic Vision: "Winning Well" As of 2026, Aquatics GB operates under a philosophy of **"Winning Well."** This strategy emphasizes that international success must be achieved in a way that prioritizes athlete welfare, mental health, and environmental sustainability. The organization is committed to creating a culture of excellence that is safe, inclusive, and transparent.
On this page you can view and compare the official qualifying times for Great Britain swimming championships. SwimTurn provides these qualification times for swimmers, coaches and clubs.