Swimming

Swimming’s a great way to have fun and get healthy, whatever your age or level of ability.

At St Ives Leisure Centre we have two swimming pools, the 25 meter main swimming pool, where we offer swim for fitness, swim for all, family fun and Aqua fitness classes.

We also have a fun leisure pool where the family and younger children can learn and play with floats, water bubble feature and slide.

This means that when it comes to developing your skills, teaching your child, holding a party or just having fun, there’s never been a better time to take the plunge.

If it's just swimming that you're interested in, our single activity swimming membership means you'll get unlimited access to swimming. 

If you're looking to use the gym and classes too, our BETTER health & fitness may be for you.

St Ives Leisure Centre would like to introduce you to Better Swim School.  

Better Swim School teach more than 100,000 swimmers throughout the UK. At over 100 locations, our swim school programme is designed to be flexible and affordable, with prices starting from as little as £6.00 per lesson (dependent on the length of your lesson). Our experienced, qualified teachers follow the Amateur Swimming Association's National Learn to Swim Teaching Plan. We support all swimmers to progress and take the plunge, whatever their level of ability. Fully inclusive and suitable for all age groups, our classes include:

• One-to-one lessons
• Parent and Baby Lessons
• Pre School Lessons for 3-5 year olds
• Children's Learn to Swim Lessons
• Rookie Lifesaving

On your first visit you can to collect your child's membership card from reception. You'll also get a free swimming hat from your swimming teacher, as these must be worn for every lesson.

Lessons are delivered on a rolling programme that allows pupils to join at any stage and progress at their own pace. For those who want to make waves quickly, one-to-one lessons are available. Our lessons operate for 50 weeks of the year with a gap in lessons over the Christmas period. 

Become a Better Swim School DD member and benefit from free swimming outside of your swimming lessons.

Shower thoroughly from ‘top to toe’ with soap before entering the pool to remove deodorant, cosmetics and perspiration

Use the toilet facilities before your swim and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap

Babies should wear tight-fitting waterproof baby trunks whilst swimming rather than nappies

Please dispose of nappies, trunks and sanitary products in the bins provided

Do not swim if you have consumed a meal within the last two hours

Never swim if you have consumed alcohol or are under the influence of drugs

Do not swim if you are currently suffering from a cold or flu

Do not swim if you have suffered from food poisoning or diarrhoea within the last 14 days