Personalised large beach towel with custom text

Personalised Gifts for Swimmers: 10 Ideas for Kids, Coaches and Swim Mums

For a child who has just learned to swim, a coach who has spent the year in a cold pool, or a parent who knows every lane rope in town, a gift with their own name on it means more than another generic present. Here are ten personalised ideas.

For young swimmers

  1. Personalised kids' rash guard: long sleeves for sun protection, with their name so it never gets mixed up at lessons.
  2. Personalised beach towel: large enough to wrap up in after a swim, and easy to spot on a crowded pool bench.
  3. Swim Squad kids' T-shirt with their name on the back: perfect for galas and club days.
  4. Personalised swim drawstring bag: for goggles, cap and wet kit.
  5. A milestone tee: I Can Swim Now! or Swim School Grad, to celebrate finishing lessons.

For swim teachers and coaches

  1. Personalised steel water bottle: poolside hydration with their name or a short thank-you.
  2. A personalised cap or hoodie from our personalised clothing range: warm layers for early-morning sessions.
  3. Swim printables bundle: progress charts, certificates and a lesson planner they can print for their pupils (instant download).

For swim mums and dads

  1. A personalised tumbler or mug from bottles, tumblers & mugs: try "SWIM MUM" or "POOLSIDE DAD".
  2. A personalised tote from bags & gifts, big enough for towels, snacks and three sets of goggles.

How personalisation works

  • Type your text (up to 14 characters) on the product page. We print it exactly as typed, so double-check the spelling.
  • Each item is made to order: printing takes 2–5 business days, often at a print centre close to you, before it ships with tracking.
  • Ordering a gift for a specific date? Order early to allow for printing and delivery.
  • We can't print brand names, logos, cartoon characters or offensive text, and personalised items can't be returned for change of mind (misprints are always replaced). Full details are in our refund policy.

Buying for a whole swim club or school? See Custom Team & School Merch for your logo on caps, tees and towels. Browse all ideas in Personalised Gifts.

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