Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Health and Recreation Department
Shake Up Summer Swim Programme
SUMMER INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS
Intensive Group Swimming Lessons | Age 5+
To help determine which lessons to book, please see getactiveabc swim school lesson levels explained here
Additional Needs | Age 4+
One-to-One Swimming Lessons | Age 5+
Booking details below and please scroll through pages on link to locate suitable course.
SUMMER COURSES
Junior Lifeguard | 8-14 years
Banbridge Leisure Centre | 3 day course
Must be able to swim minimum 100m front and back and be comfortable in deep water. This new qualification replaces our previous Rookie Lifeguard Award.
Booking details below for all courses.
STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification | 16+ years
Banbridge Leisure Centre | Orchard Leisure Centre
This CIMPSA endorsed lifeguard qualification is widely recognised across the UK. On successful completion of the course you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard.
Please note, before booking the STA Pool Lifeguard course, it is essential to complete a water test to ensure you meet the required criteria for the course.
Booking details below for all courses.
Junior Medic | 8-14 years
Banbridge Leisure Centre | 3 day course
Basic first aid, how to deal with an incident and first aid kits
Booking details below for all courses.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Summer swimming activities must be booked through the links below and NOT through the parent swimming portal. We recommend all parents | guardians interested in booking summer swimming activities create a getactiveabc account and add children as family members to their account in advance of booking, please select which option below applies to you.
I HAVE A GETACTIVEABC ACCOUNT
In advance of booking online you must login to your account and add children as family members to your account. Watch ‘How To’ video.
If you are a family member and your child is also a family member, you will need their membership number or bar code on their membership card, if you are unsure of these details please contact the Centre.
I AM ENTITLED TO A CONCESSION RATE
Before applying for Concession rate you must create a getactiveabc account and add children as family members to your account. Watch ‘How To’ video.
Following this you may apply for concession rate by completing this online form. A member of staff will receive this form, apply the concession rate to your account, you will receive a confirmation email when this is complete. The concession rate is a 35% discount on the standard price.
In order to qualify for a Concession rate a person must demonstrate they belong to one of the following groups and be the legal guardian for the participant:
- In receipt of Universal Credit: Child Tax Credit, Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance. Income-related Employment and Support Allowance. Housing Benefit. Working Tax Credit. ** Please note Child Benefit is not included
- In receipt of DLA/Pip’s or holder of a ‘Blue Badge’
- Students
- Adults over 60 years of age
I'M HAVING TROUBLE ADDING ADDITIONAL FAMILY MEMEBERS
If you are experiencing difficulties, please try and add participants through this link. See image below. Simply:
Sign in
Add any members in ‘Family Members’ section
Register them for the class
If you are still having difficulties, please contact your local centre and a Customer Advisor will be able to assist you.
SUMMER INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS
ADDITIONAL NEEDS SWIMMING SESSIONS & LESSONS
Banbridge Leisure Centre
Sensory Swim sessions
Thursday 3 , 10, 17, 24 July & 7, 14 & 21 Aug
5.30pm – 6.30pm
These sessions are FREE. Participants may be accompanied by ONE parent / guardian / helper in the pool. Please note, only book online for participants, parent/guardian/helper do NOT need to book online. Online booking available 8 days in advance.
Orchard Leisure Centre
LESSONS
If you are interested in enrolling your child in Summer Additional Needs swimming lessons from 8 – 10 July, please contact our Swimming Co-Ordinator, Matthew Leckey. He can provide more information and help you find the most suitable session for your child’s needs, by telephoning 028 3751 5920 or by emailing
QUIET HOUR SPLASH SESSIONS
Suitable for anyone with Additional Needs
Tuesday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Thursday | 6.15pm – 7.15pm
These sessions are FREE Participants may be accompanied by ONE parent / guardian / helper in the pool. Please note: only book online for participants, parent/guardian/helper do NOT need to book. Online booking available 8 days in advance.
South Lake Leisure Centre
If you are interested in enrolling your child in Summer Additional Needs swimming lessons, please contact our Swimming Co-Ordinator, Ashley McConville. He can provide more information and help you find the most suitable session for your child’s needs by telephoning 0330 056 4411 or by emailing
Disability lessons will take place on Tuesdays and Autism lessons on Thursdays.