We Support Level Water:
We are proud to be supporting Level Water in creating more accessible swimming for all.
We are proud to be supporting Level Water to deliver inclusive swimming opportunities for children with disabilities. With the support of their sponsors they break down barriers and create a more accessible swimming environment for all.
Breaking Barriers, One Swim at a Time
At Zone3, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in the water. That’s why we are proud to announce our partnership with Level Water, a UK-based charity dedicated to providing one-to-one swimming lessons for children aged 4 to 11 with disabilities.
Recognising that swimming is the biggest unmet need in sport for children with disabilities, Level Water collaborates with pools and swim schools nationwide to train teachers and fund high-quality, personalised lessons. These sessions go beyond teaching swimming skills—they foster strength, mobility, coordination, confidence, resilience, and self-esteem, offering children the freedom and independence they may not experience elsewhere.
Through this partnership, we will support Level Water’s mission of creating inclusive swimming opportunities, helping to provide tailored one-to-one lessons and increasing access to specialist swimming equipment and coaching.
SWIM, SUPPORT & FUNDRAISE
To fund these transformative programs, Level Water organises iconic open-water swim events, including Dart10k, Bantham Boomerang, Bantham Swoosh, and Hurly Burly 2025. These events unite the swimming community in support of an incredible cause, with all funds raised directly providing swimming lessons for children with disabilities.
By participating in or supporting these events, individuals can help give more children the opportunity to learn to swim and fall in love with the water. Zone3 will be actively supporting these events and offering competition entries for swimmers who want to get involved. Stay tuned for details on how you can win an entry and be part of these unforgettable experiences!
WHY IT MATTERS
Expanding Access to Swimming Lessons
Learn to Swim, one-to-one swimming sessions are designed for children aged 4 to 11 years old with physical disabilities, visual impairments, or hearing impairments. With the support of Zone3 funding, Level Water will expand its Learn to Swim programme, enabling 18 additional children per week to receive inclusive and accessible lessons for 40 weeks per year—totaling approximately 720 lessons annually.
These tailored sessions are designed to introduce children with disabilities to swimming, many of whom have little to no previous experience in the water. Specialist teachers work closely with each child and their family to assess their needs, set goals, and make necessary adjustments, ensuring a supportive learning environment.
What the Funding Supports
The funding provided through this partnership will help to:
- Equip pools with specialist equipment to provide consistent and long-term accessibility.
- Offer weekly one-to-one lessons at a reduced cost, removing financial barriers that prevent many families from accessing swimming opportunities.
- Train and support specialist coaches, upskilling instructors and pool staff to better understand and accommodate the needs of these children.
- Develop a long-term pathway for children to continue swimming, ensuring sustained engagement beyond initial lessons.
Swimming is a life-changing skill that builds confidence, independence, and resilience. Yet, many children with disabilities face financial and logistical barriers to accessing lessons. By supporting Level Water’s initiatives and participating in their events, we can help eliminate these inequalities and provide more children with the opportunity to experience the water in a safe, supported environment.
get involved
Our partners at Level Water are offering ZONE3 customers an exclusive 50% discount on charity places for any of their river swims. From the Bantham Swoosh and Boomerang to the Dart10k and the Hurly Burly, this is your chance to experience some of the most beautiful and wild stretches of water in the country.
Level Water funds specialist swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn to swim and develop a love for the water. By purchasing a ticket with a fundraising target, you’ll help provide 16 swimming lessons for a child with a disability in 2025.
Use code LWZ50 at checkout to claim your 50% discount and become part of the inspiring Level Water community. This code is valid until the end of April.
With the support of Level Water, children who previously had no access to swimming lessons are now building water confidence, strength, and independence.
