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- The four main styles of swimming are: front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle. In freestyle, swimmers can use whatever stroke they choose
- Most local swimming pools and leisure centres have swimming and lifesaving clubs that you can join
- Lifesaving is a recognised qualification, so make sure the person training you is a qualified instructor
- The Welsh Assembly Government provides free swimming for children and young people aged 16 and under across Wales, during all school holidays. See the link below to find out where you can swim for free
Synchronised Swimming
- Between two and eight swimmers make up a synchronised swimming team, perform a ballet-style dance routine to music and are judged according to their synchronisation, moves and routine
Diving
- Many swimming pools and leisure centres also have diving clubs that you can join
- As you become a more experienced diver, you can master skills such as somersaults and twists
