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Swimming Lessons

Unlock your full potential as a swimmer with us at Templemore Baths. 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. 

Already registered on a course? Login to your Home Portal account here to view lesson progress, lesson days and times plus any cancelled dates. The benefits of tracking swim lessons include:

  • Records of achievement.
  • Encouragement to keep the kids active.
  • Ability to book and pay online.
  • One account for multiple children/courses

                          

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 Templemore Baths 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 Swimming Lessons 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.

Foundation SEND-Age over 4 years

Led by our experienced swim teacher, our disability-friendly group swimming lessons are specially designed for children aged 4 and above who have sensory or learning disabilities.

Children's Swimming Lessons

At Templemore Baths, 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.

Pre-school (ages 3-5 / adult required in water)

Our Pre-School swim classes aim to build your child's water confidence while teaching them essential swimming skills for safe solo swimming.

A parent or guardian will be required in the water during the lesson.

 

Groups available:

Monday

2.45pm-3.15pm

Wednesday

3.15pm-3.45pm

 

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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:

Monday & Wednesday 

3.15pm-3.45pm, 3.45pm-4.15pm,

4.15pm-4.45pm, 4.45pm-5.15pm

& 5.15pm-5.45pm

Friday

3.00pm-3.30pm, 3.30pm-4.00pm,

4.00pm-4.30pm & 4.30pm-5.00pm

Saturday

9.00am-9.30am, 9.30am-10.00am,

10.00am-10.30am, 10.30am-11.00am,

11.00am-11.30am & 11.30am-12.00pm

 

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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:

Monday and Wednesday

4.00pm-4.30pm, 4.30pm-5.00pm,

5.00pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6.00pm

Friday

5pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6pm

Saturday  

9.15pm-9.45pm, 9.45pm-10.15pm,

10.15pm-10.45pm & 10.45pm-11.15pm 

 

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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:

Wednesday: 5.15pm-6.00pm

Saturday: 11.15am-12.00pm

 

 

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Adult Swimming Lessons

 

 

 

Adult Swimming Lessons are 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. Adult Swimming Lessons are here to assist you in making the most of your time in the pool.

To enrol, click on the link below and sign up to the Adult Lesson direct debit membership at £35.40. With this membership you can also get free access to casual and lane swimming. Subject to location and memebrship T&C's. 

 

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6.30am-7.15am and 7.15am-8.00am

 

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SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) swimming lessons

Foundation SEND - Age over 4 years

Our disability-friendly group swimming lessons are specially designed for children aged 4 and above who have sensory or learning disabilities. 

Led by our experienced swim teacher, these lessons help build confidence in the water, ensuring every child can enjoy the benefits of swimming in a supportive and welcoming environment. 

Day: Wednesday

Time: 5:45 pm–6:15 pm 

 

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