TAKE THE PLUNGE AND LEARN TO SWIM

DUE TO UNPRECENTED DEMAND, REGISTRATIONS FOR SWIMMING LESSONS HAVE NOW CLOSED. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED AN INTEREST. THERE WILL BE ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS WITH CUSTOMERS INDIVIDUALLY, ON OUR WEBSITE AND ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

All our swimming pools offer a dedicated swimming lesson programme. From toddlers to older adults, we aim to improve confidence in and out of the water, with an emphasis on fun and progression.

Specific information on the delivery of the current programme, the swim school management software system and Teaching Portal can be found here. See below for a more general overview on the various stages in the programme and the opportunities for more individualised tuition.

Taught by fully qualified swim teachers, and affiliated with the STA’s (Swimming Teacher’s Association) International Learn to Swim Programme (ILSP), the getactiveabc Swim School allows children and adults to develop their skills and improve their confidence in a variety of strokes. Once enrolled, we guarantee your place in each set of lessons, from beginner to advanced.

getactiveabc Swim School

Operating at Orchard Leisure Centre, Banbridge Leisure Centre and South Lake Leisure Centre, the getactiveabc Swim School motivates young learners’ progression with swimming through a range of badges and certificates.

Starfish [3months – 4 years old]

Parent and child sessions. Ideal for children aged 3 months onwards. This class allows for both parent and child to participate in the class, building confidence and technique in the water through fun and games. The class is also ideal social interaction with other parents / children.

Stanley [4.5 – 5 years old]

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.

Octopus [Age 5 +]

Move confidently by themselves in the water [with/without discs] and confident to try without swimming aids + skills

Octopus +

Swim 5 metres front & back, confidently jumping in and swimming with face in the water.

Goldfish

Swim 10 metres front crawl [breathing and arms] & Back crawl arms + skills

Goldfish +

Swim 25 metres front crawl with good breathing technique and arms & back crawl arms + skills

Angelfish

Swim 50 metres front crawl & back crawl arms / attempt breaststroke + skills

Angelfish +

Swim 100 metres front crawl & back crawl + 1 length breaststroke + skills

Shark

Swim 200 metres recognised stroke with good technique + skills

Shark+

Be able to swim 400 metres consistently, with good technique and minimal delays at end of each length and complete skills as per STA criteria

Stroke & Stamina 1

Be able to swim 600m recognised stroke with good technique and complete skills as per STA criteria

Stroke & Stamina 2

Be able to swim 800m recognised stroke with good technique and complete skills as per STA criteria

Survival

A rookie lifeguard programme that allows candidates to learn essential lifesaving skills both on land and within the water

Adult Group Lessons

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

Be Water Confident

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

Be a Swimmer

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

Be a Better Swimmer

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

Be a Master Swimmer

This is more about advanced swimming skills to enable you to compete

LESSONS AVAILABLE AT

Banbridge Leisure Centre

1 2 1 Lessons

For those who like intensive learning environments we offer one to one or small group swimming lessons for learners of all ages.

1:1 Junior Lessons

Teacher in the water with your child providing an individually tailored swim tuition experience

1:1 Adult Lessons

Teacher in the water with you providing an individually tailored swim tuition experience

1:1 Less Abled Persons Lessons

Specifically Qualified Teacher in the water with your child providing an individually tailored swim tuition experience

Small Group Junior Lessons

Swimming instruction for a small group of juniors, allows more of an opportunity to improve.

Small Group Adult Lessons

Swimming instruction for a small group of adults, allows more of an opportunity to improve.

Lifesaving

Rookie Life Guard

An RLSS junior scheme for Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. Must be a competent strong swimmer.

NPLQ (With AED)

A recognised professional life guarding qualification. Includes defibrillator training.

*Pre-course water assessment test to confirm suitability

NPLQ (Without AED)

A recognised professional life guarding qualification. Defibrillator training not included.

*Pre-course water assessment test to confirm suitability.

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