Swimming Classes

Adult & Toddler
Turtle Series
Our 25 minute lessons are tailored for children aged 2 years and above, accompanied by an adult, to develop fundamental swimming and water safety skills.
A child’s initial swimming experience is crucial for sparking and sustaining their interest. We aim to achieve this by offering a safe and enjoyable environment where children can be introduced to the water while having fun. Our progressive learn-to-swim program is designed to be both engaging and rewarding, fostering confidence and skill development.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- aged between 2 years and 4 years old
Badges: Turtle 1-3
Cost: £15.00 per session

Non Swimmer
Stage 1
25 minute classes in the very shallow end travelling short distances up to half widths, this course is for swimmers with little or no prior experience. Children are assisted in the water by the Teacher and a helper.
This class encourages a child to learn how to submerge their face, blow bubbles and independently move around whilst requiring a buoyancy aid. Children with water experience or confidence may move through this level quickly. Swimmers will learn to travel on their front and back independently up to 5 metres.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- minimum age 4 years old
- be confident in the water without their parent
Typical age groups: 4-6 years old
Badges: Stage 1 and 5m
Cost: £15.00 per session

Non Swimmer +
Stage 2
30 minute classes travelling half and full widths, this course is for children who are growing comfortable with submersion and can independently travel 5 to 10 metres on both their front and back.
Children are assisted by a Teacher and helper in the water, and will progress on from a doggy paddle style action to an over arm action on their front, an overarm action on their back; and are introduced to Breaststroke and Butterfly leg kick movement.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- travel 5 metres on front using a doggy paddle action
- travel 5 metres on back unaided
- comfortable to submerge their face underwater
- confident to jump in, out of their depth, to a teacher or helper in the pool, with minimum support
Typical age groups: 4-6 years old
Badges: Stage 2 and 10m
Cost: £15.00 per session

Beginner
Stage 3
30 minute classes swimming single widths. This course is for children who can independently travel 10+ metres in deep water both on their front and back.
Swimmers have to have the strength to attempt an over-arm action on both Frontcrawl and Backstroke, and will learn a Breaststroke and Butterfly leg kick action.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- confidently travel a width (in deep water) on their front and back without requiring buoyancy aids or help from the teacher
- familiar with Breaststroke and Dolphin leg actions with buoyancy aids, but doesn’t need to be correct
- confident to jump into deep water without goggles
Typical age groups: 6-8 years old
Badges: Stage 3
Cost: £15.00 per session

Beginner +
Stage 3+
30 minute classes swimming double widths. This course is for children who can independently travel 15 metres in deep water both on their front and back.
Swimmers have to have the strength to for an over-arm action on both Frontcrawl and Backstroke, and will imptove on their Breaststroke and Butterfly leg kick action.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- confidently travel 2 widths (in deep water) on their front and back without requiring buoyancy aids or help from the teacher
- familiar with Breaststroke and Dolphin leg actions with buoyancy aids, but doesn’t need to be correct
- can attempt Frontcrawl side breathing
- confident to jump into deep water without goggles
Typical age groups: 6-8 years old
Badges: Stage 3+ and 20m
Cost: £15.00 per session

Improver
Stage 4
40 minute classes swimming single or double lengths, this course is great for increasing strength and stamina having moved up from widths.
Swimmers will be able to swim a full length of Frontcrawl and are improving their ability to perform sideways breathing. Swimmers are also able to swim a length of buoyant Backstroke whilst still learning an effective and correct Breaststroke and Butterfly kick action. Children may still find it hard to physically perform a full length of Butterfly or to coordinate a full length of Breaststroke timing, however this class offers a great platform for swimmers to improve heir strength over all the basic strokes.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- Swim a minimum of 1 length Frontcrawl and Backstroke showing a consistent overarm action for the full length
- Be familiar with breathing to the side on Frontcrawl
- Be able to perform 10 metres of Breaststroke and Dolphin leg kick although it doesn’t have to be perfect
- Confident to learn a standing dive
Typical age groups: 7-8 years old
Badges: Stage 4
Cost: £17.00 per session

Improver +
Stage 5
40 minute classes with a focus on stroke improvement on all four strokes as well as continuing to co-ordinate the breathing patterns over a greater distance. Swimmers will be introduced to practices that will lead to competitive diving and turns. This class is a great stepping stone to our 60 minute classes.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- Swim a minimum of 2 lengths Frontcrawl showing a comfortable action
- Be familiar with a bi-lateral breathing pattern.
- Swim a minimum of 2 lengths Backstroke with a good body position and straight arm recovery
- Be able to perform a correct Breaststroke and Dolphin leg kick action over a length
- Be able to perform the arm actions for Breaststroke and Butterfly, timing doesn’t have to be correct
- Confident to perform a standing dive
Typical age groups: 7-9 years old
Badges: Stage 5 and 100m
Cost: £17.00 per session

Platinum 60
Stages 6 and 7
This hour class is targeted at stroke refinement and stroke correction whilst improving a swimmers all round strength and stamina. The sessions are made up of sets, including technique sets, challenge sets and fun activities to finish.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- Swim 100 metres non stop Frontcrawl with a regular breathing pattern
- Swim 100 metres of high hips straight arm Backstroke
- Swim a length of either correct Butterfly OR correct Breaststroke to Swim England standard
- Confident to perform a standing dive off a starting block
Typical age groups: 9-12 years old
Badges: Stages 6 and 7 and 200m
Cost: £19.75 per session

Performance 60
Stages 8, 9 and 10
These sessions are available to swimmers who want a little more than lessons, and more of a training environment. The Performance sessions will offer more challenging fitness sets with less emphasis solely on technique and more focus on an all round workout. These sessions will also benefit those in wanting to break into school squads or those who might want a club environment without the demands and high level commitment required at Swimming Clubs.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- To have to desire to perform club type sessions.
- Ideally swimmers should be of Improver + standard however if they are strong enough and able to swim on repeat sets then they do not have to be able to perform all strokes to SE standard.
- Minimum 10 years old
Age group: Minimum 10 years old
Badges: Stages 8, 9 and 10 and 400m, 800m and 1 mile
Cost: £19.75 per lesson

Youth 60
These sessions are similar to our Performance sessions but are specifically aimed at swimmers aged 15-18 years old. For those who want a little more than lessons, and more of a training environment. Youth sessions will offer more challenging fitness sets with less emphasis solely on technique and more focus on an all round workout.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- To have to desire to perform club type sessions
- Ideally swimmers should be of Improver + standard however if they are strong enough and able to swim on repeat sets then they do not have to be able to perform all strokes to SE standard
- Minimum age 15 years
Age group: 15-18 years old
Cost: £15.00 per session

Adult Fitness 60
Our Adult sessions are designed for swimmers aged 18 and older who are looking to stay fit, get in shape, or take on exciting challenges like triathlons. Whether you’re refining your technique with expert tips or pushing yourself to achieve personal bests and compete, our coach-led sessions are tailored to suit your goals and skill level.
Pre-requisites to join this class:
- Participants should have basic swimming skills and a desire to enhance their abilities
- These sessions are perfect for individuals of all fitness levels, whether you’re starting with a lower fitness base and looking to improve or already at a high fitness level
- Minimum age 18 years
Age group: 18 years to as old as you feel!
Cost:
- 1 swim per week: £15.00 per session
- 2nd swim per week: £12.50 per session
- 3rd or more swim(s) per week: £10.00 per session