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Learn to Swim
Development Programme
Learn to Swim Development Programme

Swimming lessons are available at each of our three swimming pools.

We can provide classes for children as young as six months old up to adults of any age.

Classes are held at various times of the day to enable everybody to have the chance to learn to swim.

Tutors are fully qualified and hold a current nationally recognised rescue qualification to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.

HOW TO BOOK LESSONS

If you would like to participate in the Learn to Swim Development Programme, then contact one of the three pools to check availability or be placed on our waiting list.
Please contact swimming pool receptions for further details & availability,

Alternatively, please call Jacqui Stokes, our Swimming Development Officer, who will be happy to help.

Call Leisureline: 01268 294929

You can choose from the following:
UNDER 4’s (Adult and Baby)

For children aged between 6 months to 4 years, we will instruct you in the fundamentals of teaching your child correct practices in the water, focusing on water confidence and building your understanding of basic teaching techniques.


Lessons are held during the day with a maximum of 12 per class.

The cost is £29.50 Concession £24.50

Sessions run for 30 minutes.

Please contact swimming pool receptions for further details & availability,

PRE SCHOOL

For children who are NOT in full time education but are ready for instruction without an Adult.

Participants are aged between 3 ½ and 5. Assessments for these classes are essential and should you want to join please ask at reception for details of assessment times.

The assessment will identify children who are water confident and are able to take instruction and there is no charge for the assessment.

Lessons are held during the day at different times across all three pools.

Maximum numbers are 8 per class.

The cost is £29.50 Concession £24.50

Sessions run for 30 minutes. Ask at reception for details of times and availability.

Please contact swimming pool receptions for further details & availability,

JUNIOR LESSONS

For children who are in full time education, we teach all abilities from Level 1 (non-swimmer) to Level 6 (Children who have attained an excellent standard in all the basic disciplines).


These classes are held in after school hours from 3.30pm into the early evening.

Maximum number in the class is 12 and 10 for the Level 1 (non-swimmer).

The cost is £29.50 Concession £24.50

Lesson duration is 30 minutes.

Assessments are required for children above Level 1 (non swimmer).

Please contact swimming pool receptions for further details & availability,

ADVANCED CLASSES

For children who have attained an excellent standard in Level 6 and wish to continue with swimming, we are offering challenge, lifesaving and pre club speed and stroke sessions for swimmers to gain other skills and badges.


Classes are limited to 12 and places will be given on a first come first serve basis.

These classes are 60 minutes long.

The cost is £59.00 Concession £49.00

Classes are available at different pools on different nights.
Please contact swimming pool receptions for further details & availability,

ADULT CLASSES

Lessons are available for Beginners and Improvers.


Lessons are for 60 minutes.

The cost is Adult 49.50, OAP £29.50, Concession £24.50


Please contact swimming pool receptions for further details & availability,