From toddlers to older adults, we aim to improve confidence in and out of the water, with an emphasis on fun and progression.
All our swimming pools offer a dedicated swimming lesson program. Taught by fully qualified Swim Teachers, the program allows children and adults to develop their skills and improve their confidence in a variety of strokes. Once enrolled into our Swim School we guarantee their place in each set of lessons from beginner to advanced.
The GetActiveABC Swim School is affiliated with the STA’s (Swimming Teacher’s Association) International Learn to Swim Programme (ILSP), young learners will be provided with an exciting learn to swim programme that is supported with a range of badges and certificates.
The Swim School operates at the Orchard Leisure Centre, Banbridge Leisure Centre, Craigavon Leisure Centre, Waves Leisure Complex and Cascades Leisure Complex.
Build baby and parents confidence, whilst teaching water safety and basic swimming principles, done through songs and games. Allows for bonding time for parent and baby.
Build confidence of toddler and parent, whilst teaching fundamentals of swimming, through songs and games. Allows for bonding time for parent and baby.
The first class that allows children to enter the water without their parent & build on their water confidence and swimming skills. This class is based on fun games, whilst learning to swim.
Move confidently by themselves in the water (with/without discs) confident to try without swimming aids + skills
Swim 5 metres front & back, confidently jumping in and swimming with face in the water.
Swim 10 metres front crawl (breathing and arms) & Back crawl arms + skills
Swim 25 metres front crawl with good breathing technique and arms & Back crawl arms + skills
Swim 50 metres front crawl & Back crawl arms / attempt breaststroke + skills
Swim 100 metres front crawl & Back crawl + 1 length breaststroke + skills
Swim 200 metres recognised stroke with good technique + skills
| Product | Standard | Concession |
| Junior Swim Lesson Half Hour | £6.20 | – |
You’re never too old to learn how to swim. For the over 16’s we offer lessons in either a structured program or as part of a group.
This is about gaining the confidence to enter the pool safely. It also covers the ability to move around the pool with confidence and to achieve basic core aquatic skills. These are entries, exits, buoyancy, balance and aquatic breathing.
Once you feel confident you will have the necessary skills to start swimming independently over short distances (5 to 10 metres). You won’t need support or swimming aids
By this point you’ll be able to swim up to 400 metres independently. You’ll also have the confidence to try other pool activities, such as Aquacise or lane swimming.
This is more about advanced swimming skills to enable you to compete.
For those who like intensive learning environments we offer one to one or small group swimming lessons for learners of all ages.
Teacher in the water with your child providing an individually tailored swim tuition experience
Teacher in the water with you providing an individually tailored swim tuition experience
Specifically Qualified Teacher in the water with your child providing an individually tailored swim tuition experience
Swimming instruction for a small group of juniors, allows more of an opportunity to improve.
Swimming instruction for a small group of adults, allows more of an opportunity to improve.
An RLSS junior scheme for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Must be a competent strong swimmer.
A recognised professional life guarding qualification. Includes defibrillator training.
*Pre-course water assessment test to confirm suitability
A recognised professional life guarding qualification. Defibrillator training not included.
*Pre-course water assessment test to confirm suitability.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
