The English national governing
body for swimming, diving, water polo, open water and synchronised swimming.
It organises competitions throughout England, establishes the laws of the
sport and operates comprehensive certification and education programmes
for teachers, coaches and officials as well as its renowned Learn To Swim
Awards scheme. The ASA supports 1,600 affiliated swimming clubs through
a National/Regional/County structure. The ASA aims to ensure everybody has
an opportunity to learn to swim.