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Swimming Pool Activity Descriptors

Open Swim

Swimming pool open to all

Lane Swim

Adult length swimming session

Swim Without The Splash

A relaxing swim session for ages 50+

Parent And Toddler 

Play and learn with toys for parents, babies and toddlers under 5. (Primary school age siblings are welcome)

Inclusive Swim

Is a session for children and adults with a disability or autism who are looking to access the pool at a quieter time for a more relaxed swim.   A Parent/carer must be in the water for support/supervision.  Please contact the Sports Centre in advance to book your space and confirm parent/carer ratio.  

Fitness @ 15

Is an opportunity for 15-year-olds to experience the fitness suite session, under the supervision of a qualified instructor it also includes a swim & sauna session. These sessions promote a health active lifestyle.  (Spaces are limited so booking is essential).

Splish Splash @ 4

An interactive swimming lesson style session followed by play with fun floats.  A swimming teacher will always be in the water.  (Pre-lesson introduction 5-year-olds who have not been on swimming lessons are welcome booking is essential)

Fun Session

Children must be aged 8-14 years to attend the fun session.  Children aged 4-7 will be admitted if accompanied by an adult. Maximum numbers apply.  This is a first come first serve session.

Summer Swim Club

Swim programmes designed and delivered by our swimming teachers to improve swimming strength and endurance.  Must be able to swim 2 lengths and tread water 8 – 14 years. (Booking is essential)

Junior Aquacise

Movement to music using the natural resistance of the water and props for age 8-16 years. (Booking is essential)

Water Games

Various water-based games 8 – 12 years. (Booking is essential)

Flipper Session

8 – 12 years must be able to swim 2 lengths and tread water. (Booking is essential)

Rookie Lifeguard

The RLSS Rookie Lifeguard programme is a fun and exciting lifesaving awards scheme for children aged 8-12 years, teaching self-rescue, survival and lifesaving sport skills. (Booking is essential)