VISION
To create the world's leading international school swimming championship pathway, enabling student-athletes to progress from school competition to national representation and global championship racing
MISSION
To inspire excellence, foster international connections, and provide meaningful competitive opportunities for student-athletes through world-class swimming events
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Pathway to International Representation
The Global School Swimming Series has been created to redefine school swimming competition by providing a genuine international pathway for student-athletes.
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Unlike traditional school competitions that conclude with a local championship, the Global School Swimming Series offers swimmers the opportunity to progress beyond their school and earn selection to a national representative team.
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Athletes begin by competing for their school at a regional qualifying event. Through outstanding performances, swimmers can secure selection to represent the country in which they are educated at the Global School Swimming Series Grand Final in London.
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This unique model allows schools to remain at the heart of the athlete journey while creating a level of aspiration rarely available within school sport.
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The result is a competition structure that connects local participation with global opportunity.
Across the Series, schools will compete within regional qualification events before the strongest swimmers come together as national representative teams.
At the Grand Final, athletes will stand shoulder to shoulder with teammates from schools across their country, united by a shared goal and representing their nation on an international stage.
The Series is delivered in partnership with AP Race, one of the world's most recognised swimming performance brands.
Each participating country is supported by dedicated lead coaches and technical experts who help maintain consistent standards across qualification events and athlete development programmes.
This commitment to excellence ensures swimmers experience professional competition environments, world-class event delivery, and a pathway aligned with international performance standards.
A Truly Global Competition
TEEMS Global
With extensive experience delivering major international school events and partnerships, TEEMS Global is committed to providing world-class experiences that place students at the centre of every initiative.
TEEMS Global is a leading provider of international school engagement, sports event management, and experiential learning programmes. Operating across Asia and internationally, TEEMS Global specialises in creating high-quality opportunities that inspire young people through sport, education, leadership, and personal development.
AP Race
AP Race is a globally recognised swimming organisation founded by Olympic Champion Adam Peaty OBE. Dedicated to inspiring and developing swimmers of all ages and abilities, AP Race delivers elite coaching programmes, educational experiences, and competitive opportunities that empower athletes to achieve their full potential.
Through its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, AP Race has become one of the most respected names in swimming development worldwide.
TEEMS Global is a leading provider of international school engagement, sports event management, and experiential learning programmes. Operating across Asia and internationally, TEEMS Global specialises in creating high-quality opportunities that inspire young people through sport, education, leadership, and personal development.
With extensive experience delivering major international school events and partnerships, TEEMS Global is committed to providing world-class experiences that place students at the centre of every initiative.
The Global School Swimmings Series (GSSS) has been created through the partnership between TEEMS Global and AP Race, bringing together expertise in international school sport and elite swimming development. Together, the organisations share a vision of creating an exciting new platform that inspires the next generation of school swimmers through innovative competition, exceptional experiences, and a passion for excellence in the sport.