Olympic Athlete launches Swim Schools in Spirit Health Clubs
Karen Pickering is delighted to announce a strategic partnership which will see Karen’s Swim schools in Spirit Health Clubs across the
From 1986 to 2005, Karen Pickering was an outstanding member of the British Swimming Squad, winning over 35 medals (eight Gold) in both World and European Championships and the Commonwealth Games. She also won 38 National Championship titles, competed in 4 Olympic Games, and in 1994 was awarded an MBE for her services to swimming.
Now the athlete is encouraging the next generation of youngsters to take part in the sport she loves, and maybe follow in her footsteps, with her own ‘learn to swim schools’.
On Wednesday 16th January, Karen launched ‘Karen Pickering SWIM’ at the Holiday Inn Portsmouth by introducing herself to children of all ages when they were presented with swimming certificates.
‘I grew up on the south coast so I know the city of
Lessons will include ‘bump to baby SWIM’, parent and baby/toddler classes, children's learn to swim, adult lessons, one-to-one tuition, improvers classes and SWIM Slim (adult swimming for fitness lessons).
Sarah Sedgwick, UK Spirit Health Club Manager, said “We are delighted about the new partnership with Karen Pickering Swim which will only enhance the services that Spirit Health Clubs now offer.”
Karen Pickering Swim will start at 15 Spirit Clubs across the
For more information on Karen Pickering SWIM or to book on one of its courses and find your nearest Spirit Health Club, go to www.karenpickeringswim.com or call 01273 245652 or email bookings@karenpickering.co.uk


