Unlock your full potential as a swimmer with Ballysillan Leisure Centre. Our swimming classes are designed to cater to all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Whether you want to improve your water confidence, stay safe in the water or become an expert swimmer, our experienced instructors are here to help you achieve your goals.
Children's Swimming Lessons
Swimming is a vital life skill that can help keep children safe in and around water while providing all-around exercise. That's why at Ballysillan Leisure Centre we offer affordable children's swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Swimming is a skill that everyone should learn, regardless of age. Our Adult Swim Doctor classes are an excellent way to boost your physical and mental health. Moreover, swimming is a low-impact sport that's perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Children's Swimming Lessons
At Ballysillan Leisure Centre, we understand the significance of children's swimming lessons as an essential life skill and form of exercise. Our centre offers affordable and comprehensive children's swimming classes for all age groups and skill levels. We acknowledge that every child has a unique learning pace and level of comfort in the water. Therefore, our experienced instructors tailor the lessons to meet each child's individual needs, ensuring that they acquire the necessary skills to stay safe and confident in the water.
Lessons are available throughout the year and last 30 minutes each week. Enrollment is open and pupils may join at any point in time.
Foundation (ages 4+)
Our school-aged beginner swimming lessons teach water safety and survival skills in three levels: Red, Amber, and Green. After completion, your child will be able to swim independently for 10 meters and have a basic understanding of all four swimming strokes.
Groups available:
Tuesdays
3pm-3.30pm
3.30pm-4pm
4pm-4.30pm
4.30pm-5pm
Thursdays
3pm-3.30pm
3.30pm-4pm
4pm-4.30pm
4.30pm-5pm
5.pm-5.30pm
5.30pm-6pm
Fridays
3pm-3.30pm
3.30pm-4pm
Development (ages 5+)
Our Development classes are for children who can swim 15 meters unaided and focus on refining technique across all four strokes, introducing aquatic sports, and teaching essential water survival and rescue skills. These classes also contribute to achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold milestone awards.
Groups available:
Tuesdays - 5pm-5.30pm
Thursdays - 5.30pm-6pm
Fridays - 4pm-4.30pm
Academy (children who can swim over 100 meters)
Our Academy classes are the last level of our children's swimming lessons, aimed at empowering them to achieve personal goals and become confident, self-directed swimmers. These classes emphasize advanced safety techniques, such as setting personal targets, junior lifesaving, and personal survival skills, which will help your child thrive.
Groups available:
Tuesday - 5.30pm-6pm
Swim Doctor
Swim Doctor is the ultimate adult group swimming programme offered by Better, designed to cater to all your swimming needs. Whether you're a novice swimmer seeking to learn the basics, looking to refine your technique, or wanting to enhance your fitness levels, Swim Doctor sessions are here to assist you in making the most of your time in the pool. Better Health UK membership offers inclusive access to these sessions without any cost, whereas those who have monthly or annual membership can access the services by paying a minimal fee of £3. Another option is to pay as you go, which costs £10 per session.
Swim Doctor - Learn
If you're new to swimming or looking to brush up and enhance your skills, the Swim Doctor Learn sessions are perfect for you.
Day: Friday
Time: 4.30pm-5pm