The Swim Network

Frequently asked questions

Who is The Swim Network for?

Best for Swimmers enthusiasts looking for a Discord-based community with live chat.

Is The Swim Network free to join?

This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.

What platform is The Swim Network on?

The Swim Network runs on Discord. Discord is an American VoIP, instant messaging and digital distribution platform designed for creating communities. Users communicate with voice calls, video calls, text messaging, media and files in private chats or as part of communities called "servers". Discord originally became popular in the gaming communities, but now has spread to software developers, crypto, and beyond.

What topics does The Swim Network cover?

On the Hive Index, The Swim Network is organized under Swimmers.

How do I join The Swim Network?

You can join The Swim Network by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.

What are the Swimming communities like?

Communities for swimmers of all levels, from beginners learning the basics to competitive athletes training for meets and open water events. Reddit has one of the largest swimming communities, with dedicated subreddits for competitive swimming, open water, and masters swimming. Forums like U.S. Masters Swimming and Slowtwitch connect swimmers for technique discussion, race coverage, and training advice.