We are Wellington’s LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Takatāpui, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and others) swimming club, and we welcome everyone (LGBTQIA+ or otherwise, including all orientations and gender identities).
You should be able to swim 25m unaided, but otherwise you’re welcome no matter what your speed or level of experience.
Swimmers under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult (18+)

New swimmers and visitors to Wellington are always very welcome!

We’re finished for 2025!
Have a good holiday and we’ll see you next year

Swimming resumes in January 2026
As usual January sessions are a little disrupted

• Mon 12 Jan 2026 – WRAC – 7.30pm
• Thu 15 Jan 2026 – WRAC – 7.00pm [note unusual time]
• Mon 19 Jan 2026 – No session (Wellington Anniversary Day)
• Thu 22 Jan 2026 – WRAC – 6.00pm [note early time]
• Mon 26 Jan 2026 – WRAC – 7.30pm
• Thu 29 Jan 2026 – WRAC – 6.00pm [note early time]
• Mon 2 Feb 2026 – WRAC – 7.30pm
• Thu 5 Feb 2026 – Aquadome – 7.15pm
• … and our normal schedule from then on

Coached Swimming Sessions

Monday 7.30-8.30pm, Kilbirnie Pool (WRAC)
Thursdays 7.15-8.15pm, The Aquadome

Information about locations
Information about pool and coaching fees

Social drinks after swimming
First and Third Thursdays of each month

New Swimmers and Visitors
What to expect at a DSW session
How to Join DSW

Fill in our Health and Safety Declaration

The Gay Games 2026 will be in Valencia, Spain (27 June-4 July 2026)
Find out more on the Rainbow Team Wellington website

Contact us at admin@dsw.org.nz
DSW is a proud member of Rainbow Team Wellington

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