Recreational

Evidence of recreational swimming in prehistoric times has been found, with the earliest evidence dating to Stone Age paintings from around 10,000 years ago.

Swimming emerged as a competitive recreational activity in the 1830s in England.

The recreational activity grew in popularity and by 1880, when the first national governing body, the Amateur Swimming Association was formed, there were already over 300 regional clubs in operation across the country.

Tennis is played by millions of recreational players and is also a popular worldwide spectator sport.

Heavy snowfall can allow special recreational activities to take place which would not be possible otherwise, such as skiing and snowmobiling.