Welcome to the home of Swim Smooth in Manchester!

If improving your front crawl matters to you – you’re in the right place!

Whatever your reason for improving your front crawl, be it:

  • fitness
  • faster triathlons
  • personal challenge
  • enjoyment
  • an open water swim
  • a swim-run

Or perhaps you’ll come to us with another reason – we can help!

Powered by the world renowned Swim Smooth coaching system, we offer swim coaching for adults (18+) from those new to front crawl up to those swimming at an elite level.

We have a number of Swim Smooth options to help you with your front crawl:

SWIM SMOOTH MANCHESTER SQUAD

Bringing a little bit of the Perth-magic to Manchester. These are our pool based swim squads. They have a front crawl and open water focus. Ideal for triathletes, fitness and open water swimmers.

We have a range of swimmers in the squad from those new to squad swimming up to elite swimmers. Minimum swimming standard is 400m comfortably on front crawl.

For more information and to join the squad click here

Open water squads – available between June and September

These are like our pool based squads – only with less chlorine and more wildlife!

We believe that that there is nothing quite like training for open water swimming than getting out there and doing it!

We’ve partnered with Salford Watersports Centre at Salford Quays to deliver these sessions. They will cover fitness, and open water specific skills and techniques. Could this give you that extra competitive edge you’ve been looking for?

For further info including dates and booking head over to here

Swim Smooth 1-2-1 video analysis and stroke correction

Over the course of 75 minutes we’ll show you what you need to improve and how to do it. We’ll then get you back in the pool and go through it with you.

For a taster of the session please watch the video.

Click here to book

FRONT CRAWL TECHNIQUE SESSIONS

If you’re not quite up to 400m front crawl (yet), we can also help with our front crawl technique sessions.  These are small group sessions for adults who can already swim 50m (any stroke) up to those who are building up to 400m front crawl.

For more information or to sign up click here

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After the last week… Now with extra cold 🥶 We can help you learn to enjoy the cold water safely - here’s the cold water coaching we ...

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After the last week… Now with extra cold 🥶 We can help you learn to enjoy the cold water safely - here’s the cold water coaching we have coming up @salfordwsc on Sunday 30th November. We have a mixture of 121/221s and an intro to cold water swimming ⛄️121 or 221s- These are bespoke sessions tailored to your and your cold water aims. ⛄️Intro to cold water- this group session is the place to start. Ideal for open water swimmers wanting learn more about winter swimming or for those interested in about cold water swimming. We cover the essentials to help you safely enjoy cold water. These include: ❄️Cold Water Response:Understand how your body reacts to cold water and how to manage it safely ❄️Safe Acclimatisation: Learn proper techniques for entering and adapting to cold water ❄️Essential Safety: Key safety principles and what kit you need ❄️Practical Experience: Get in the water and practice what you’ve learned ❄️Aftercare: How to warm up properly and look after yourself post-swim For further info and to book see: Salfordwatersports.com -> book now -> swimming #coldwaterswimming #coldwatercoaching #salfordquays #salford #mediacityuk #manchester

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We’ve been honored to share 13 years of your aquatics journey so far. We’re excited to dive into this next chapter with you! 😁 ...

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We’ve been honored to share 13 years of your aquatics journey so far. We’re excited to dive into this next chapter with you! 😁 we’ll leave you with Caz to tell you about her next steps…. Get @reshare_app • @carolyndawe.swim.tri I’m excited to start a new series introducing the different self-employed roles and companies I work with — and first up is @swimmingmattersuk I’m proud to teach and coach with this brilliant, Manchester based, adult-swimming company, offering both 1-2-1 coaching sessions and front crawl technique groups for anyone looking to build confidence, improve efficiency, or take their swimming to the next level. I currently have availability for both session types — so if you’re ready to refine your stroke, boost your technique, or finally feel confident in the water, drop me a message! 💬💦 #SwimmingMatters #AdultSwimming #SwimCoach #FrontCrawl #SwimmingJourney

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With the clocks going back, November creeping up on us and the Halloween swim marking the end of the regular open water season, it means one...

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With the clocks going back, November creeping up on us and the Halloween swim marking the end of the regular open water season, it means one thing… The cold water season will soon be upon us! 🥶 It’s the first swim of the cold water season at Salford Watersports Centre this Sunday and we’ll be there with some coaching. We have a mixture of 121/221s and an intro to cold water swimming ⛄️121 or 221s- These are bespoke sessions tailored to your and your cold water aims. ⛄️Intro to cold water- this is the place to start. Ideal for open water swimmers wanting learn more about winter swimming or for those interested in about cold water swimming. We cover the essentials to help you safely enjoy cold water. These include: ❄️Cold Water Response:Understand how your body reacts to cold water and how to manage it safely ❄️Safe Acclimatisation: Learn proper techniques for entering and adapting to cold water ❄️Essential Safety: Key safety principles and what kit you need ❄️Practical Experience: Get in the water and practice what you’ve learned ❄️Aftercare: How to warm up properly and look after yourself post-swim For further info and to book see: Salfordwatersports.com -> book now -> swimming #coldwaterswimming #coldwatercoaching #salfordquays #salford #mediacityuk #manchester

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What a spooky start to a Sunday @salfordwsc! It looked like Dock 8 was getting ready for the Halloween swim on 30th October (for further ...

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What a spooky start to a Sunday @salfordwsc! It looked like Dock 8 was getting ready for the Halloween swim on 30th October (for further info see salfordwatersports.com -> book now -> swimming -> Halloween swim)! Well done to everyone this morning and a well done to everyone taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon! #openwaterswimming #salfordquays #mediacityuk #manchester #salford

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Fun fact, the water is currently warmer at Salford Watersports Centre than it usually is in April/May 😲

This will be one of the ...

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Fun fact, the water is currently warmer at Salford Watersports Centre than it usually is in April/May 😲 This will be one of the last chances for regular season open water coaching for 2025 (the Winter swimming season is on its way). If you’re thinking about a triathlon or open water event next year, you could give yourself a head start on 2026. The water temperature is currently warmer than April/May! Are you interested in winter swimming? Starting now means you can acclimatise down with the water temperature – a much gentler way to do it (and you’ll be ready for the Halloween swim too 👻) Or perhaps you’re wanting to make the most of the remainder of the regular season? ➡️ Intro to Open Water Swimming: 10:45-11:15am – The place for everyone to start. We’ll cover skills and tips to help keep yourself safe in open water ➡️ 1-2-1s and 2-2-1s: 9:15-9:45am and 11:30-12pm – Bespoke sessions tailored to your specific goals. We can also cover anything from our workshops. If you’ve attended one of our sessions earlier in the year, it can also be a chance to check in with your progress. For more info and to book: salfordwatersports.com #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #salford #salfordquays #manchester #mediacityuk #swimsmoothcoaching

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Who-oo-oo is joining us for our favourite swim of the year? 👻Posted @withregram • @salfordwsc 🎃👻 SPOOKY SWIMMERS UNITE! ...

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Who-oo-oo is joining us for our favourite swim of the year? 👻Posted @withregram • @salfordwsc 🎃👻 SPOOKY SWIMMERS UNITE! 👻🎃 The most chillingly fun event of the year is back! Join us on Thursday 30th October for a Haunting Night Swim you won’t forget… 💀 Expect eerie lights, mysterious shadows, and a few surprises lurking beneath the surface (don’t worry — our safety team will be watching👀). Once you’ve braved the dark waters, warm up with a warm drink ☕ and comforting bowl of hot soup and a roll 🥣 🧟‍♀️ Do you dare take the plunge? This event is perfect for confident open water swimmers who can comfortably cover 300m in chilly 12–14°C water. Your £22 ticket includes: 🎃 A spooky illuminated swim course 🎃 Halloween swim cap 🎃 Glow stick 🎃 Hot soup & roll 🎃 Full water safety support Spaces are limited — so grab your ghoul-friends and book your place now! 👉 https://widget.eola.co/1275/74338b78-fcc1-4f9c-b150-27e968dd0b63/swimming-halloween-night-swim-event #SpookySwim #HalloweenSwim #OpenWaterSwimming #salfordquays

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Looking forward to October 🎃 see original post ⬇️ Posted @withregram • @salfordwsc 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 ...

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Looking forward to October 🎃 see original post ⬇️ Posted @withregram • @salfordwsc 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐬 Evening swims are still running, but they are now only available on Thursdays. As the light fades, we may need to bring the closing time forward week by week 🌇. 👉 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: ✨ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐬 🕔 Thursdays – 16:00–19:00 - General Swim – £6 (finish times may reduce as the evenings draw in) ✨ 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐬 🕤 09:30–11:45 - General Swim – £6 🌡 Sundays continue all year, even after the evening sessions finish for the season. From late October we’ll move into our Cold Water Swim Sundays, so there’s always a chance to keep swimming. 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 👥 09:15–09:45 – 1-2-1 Coaching (£30, bring a friend free) 🏊 09:45–10:30 – Speciality Workshop (£12) 🏊 10:45–11:30 – Intro to Open Water (£25, wetsuit included) 👥 11:30–11:45 – 1-2-1 Coaching (£30, bring a friend free) 📌 All bookings are made online via our website - SalfordWatersports.com (Click the book now button) #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #swimming #salford #salfordquays #mediacityuk #manchester

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After Saturday’s relentless rain, Sunday’s weather was absolutely gorgeous! What a morning for open water swimming and coaching ...

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After Saturday’s relentless rain, Sunday’s weather was absolutely gorgeous! What a morning for open water swimming and coaching @salfordwsc ! We had swimmers in the front crawl technique workshop and 121s preparing for late season events and we welcomed swimmers to the open water community in the intro. All making the most of the mild water temperatures (still around 17/18 degrees). See you on the 5th October! #openwaterswimming #openwatercoaching #salfordquays #salford #mediacityuk #manchester

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What a way to round off our mystery musical tour of Manchester, with a session inspired by Simply Red’s Fairground as a bid to our ...

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What a way to round off our mystery musical tour of Manchester, with a session inspired by Simply Red’s Fairground as a bid to our pool-based home @wrightrobinsonleisure. Simply Red Lead signer Mick Hucknall is from around the corner-ish from where the pool is. Thank you to all the squad and mini squad for their hard work and energy during these sessions, it’s been great fun. 😁#swimming #swimsmoothcoaching #swimsmoothmanchester #manchesteruk