University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo

Official Twitter for University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo🏊🏻‍♀️🤽🏼‍♂️ Follow us on Instagram @uolswp

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

This year things are going to look a bit different, but if we all work together and follow these precautions we can keep swimming! 🏊‍♀️🏊‍♂️

[University of Leicester Sport and Active Life @UOL_Sport]

⭐️ Outstanding Contribution to Sport - Keegan Stewart (@UoLFC) ⭐️

🌟 Committee of the Year - @UoLSWP 🌟

⭐️ Club of the Year - @UoLFC ⭐️

These 3 have really made such a huge impact on the sporting offer available to students this year 👏

#UoLSportsAwards

[Swim England @Swim_England]

“As I could not take part in the physical side of sport, I could focus more on the mental side of it instead…”

🤽‍♀️ Water polo player Lexi West has told how trying out new activities helped keep her mentally fit during the coronavirus lockdowns ⬇️ #YourMembershipCounts

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

@SteveBayley2 Just signed up!

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

This year things are going to look a bit different, but if we all work together and follow these precautions we can keep playing water polo!🤽🤽‍♂️

[Swim England @Swim_England]

💬 "It is our home, it’s like a big family. We were fighting for everyone that we know in Ponds Forge."

@PondsForge is to reopen its doors in October – leaving clubs based there ‘absolutely thrilled’.

Full story 👇

@SheffieldDiving, @PoloSheffield, @_TeamSteel

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

If you want to join our Women’s Water Polo team we do ask that you practise your game face in advance🤽🏻‍♀️🤽🏽‍♀️

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

Ibby and the boys making moves. Come join us next year so you can too🤙🏻🤽🏽‍♂️🤽🏻‍♂️

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

Just our captain @armo_meg in her natural environment

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

#tbt to some of our fave actions shots from Long Course BUCS back in February!

[Swim England @Swim_England]

🗣️ "This is fantastic news and we’re thrilled water polo can now be played once again"

Water polo clubs and players have been given the green light to return to training and competitive action after the Government approved Swim England guidance 🤽

Full story 👇 @Sw_EngWaterPolo

[Jorja Smith @JorjaSmith]

which prevent BIPOC people from swimming. Alice is advocating for everyone from all walks of life to have the vital, life saving skill of knowing how to swim.

More information on the Black Swimming Association > https://t.co/eiDmct9ApQ

[Jorja Smith @JorjaSmith]

she will be the first black woman to represent Great Britain in a swimming event at the Olympics.

She has also helped co-found the Black Swimming Association (BSA) a non-profit organisation which is looking to increase diversity in aquatic areas and break down the barriers...

[Jorja Smith @JorjaSmith]

Alice Dearing is a 23 year old British marathon swimmer who became world junior champion in 2016. She is currently swimming and studying at Loughborough University with the goal of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics games in 2021; if she does so...

[NUS UK @nusuk]

Our petition has over 9,000 signatures calling for teacher assessed grades, free & accessible appeals process, overhaul of current grading system and investment in our education!

Now is the time for the Government to do right by students. Sign here 👇
https://t.co/Bj7f9BM3S1

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

Wishing everyone collecting their A Level results a massive congratulations! Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or water polo player or you’ve never tried either sport before there is a place for you here at Swolo - come and join us in September!

[Simone Manuel @swimone]

4 years ago today. I hope these words ring louder than they did before. Inequality, injustice, stereotypes, racism, any form of OPPRESSION HALTS PROGRESSION. When given equal opportunity, anything is possible.

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

Massive congratulations to all our future Freshers on their Scottish Highers results! We can’t wait to meet you in September! https://t.co/V9EGEmhfsJ

[ULF(C) @UoLFC]

With the FA announcing their detailed plans for the “return to competitive play” earlier today. We here at ULFC are hoping that @BUCSsport reverse their decision to delay the start of the season and bring back the competitive edge University Sport should provide. (1)

[University of Leicester Swimming and Water Polo @UoLSWP]

Reminder for all prospective and current members to check if you’re eligible for a Sport Scholarship!

[University of Leicester Sport and Active Life @UOL_Sport]

Sport Scholarship | A reminder that our Sport Scholarship application process is still LIVE and open until 5pm on Wednesday 9th September 2020.

You can find out what's on offer, if you are eligible and more about the programme via this link 🔗: https://t.co/W28lIEXiNv