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Swimming Pools

The three swimming pools on offer include a 25m, 8-lane competition pool with viewing gallery, a 25m, 6-lane community pool and a learner pool for Better swim school.  All three pools have a Poolpod system to ensure easy pool access for all.

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Competition Pool

Our 25m, 8 lane competition pool is home to Barnet Copthall swimming club, and is complete with backstroke flags and diving blocks. It’s great for Swim Fit sessions too, with a pool depth ranging from 1.0m to 1.8m, and an average temperature of 27.5 degrees.

Community Pool

The 25m, 6 lane community pool has a depth ranging from 1.0m to 1.2m, and is perfect for swimming lessons and casual swims. The pool temperature averages 28.5 degrees.

Learner Pool

The learner pool is fantastic for any younger guests learning to swim or perfect their technique, as it has a shallow depth ranging from 0.75m to 1.0m, and a temperature that averages at 29.5 degrees. Everyone is welcome however, as it also plays host to our Swim for All sessions.

To find out about the range of sessions available at each pool, please consult the weekly timetable or visit our swimming activity page:

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