Down Syndrome Swimming Great Britain (DSS-GB) is a volunteer led charity which enables children, young adults and adults with T21 or Mosaic Down syndrome to reach their potential as elite swimmers giving them the opportunity to compete at national and international level.

We aim to become the resources hub within Great Britain for aspiring swimmers with DS, sharing good practice and practical information with families, clubs and coaches.

DSS-GB aims to be:

The leading voice for aspiring swimmers with Down syndrome who wish to compete at National and International level.

The resource for swimmers with Down syndrome to share specialist training, health and nutrition best practice and gain swimmer classification.

The leading force in identifying future swimming talent amongst those with Down syndrome within Great Britain.

DSS-GB was created in 2016 to provide opportunities for talented swimmers with DS across Great Britain. Often excluded from mainstream events, DSS-GB works tirelessly to influence and advocate to improve the visibility and recognition of these incredible athletes; and support them to represent Great Britain at international competitions. We work with each athlete and the support team behind them to nurture and educate and improve their chances, helping them to grow as rounded individuals into self-confident, responsible, healthy members of society. The effects of being a DSS-GB squad member are transformational and life-changing. The pride and joy created in each one of these swimmers and their families and friends is priceless.

Help us to increase the spread of our life-changing mission and provide more and more opportunities for people with DS.

Thank you for considering supporting Down Syndrome Swimming GB (DSS-GB) https://www.dss-gb.org/

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