Swimming

Swimming with Better

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

At New Addington Leisure & Community Centre we offer a fantastic 25m six lane competition pool and learner pool.

If you’re honing your swimming technique, or introducing your little one to the pool, you’re in great hands. New Addington Leisure & Community Centre hosts a range of swimming lessons and courses for all ages and abilities, with expert guidance from qualified swimming instructors. What’s more, our comprehensive timetable for public swim and targeted sessions will keep you informed of all that's available at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre. 

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SWIM FOR ALL

At Better, we believe that swimming should be fun and exciting for all the family. That’s why you’ll find a wide range of fun swim sessions at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre. From Under-5s and family sessions to swimming lessons for adult & toddlers and children, there’s something to make swimming fun for kids of all ages – and mum and dad too.

With lots of holiday activities, special offers and and concessionary prices, there’s never been a better time to head to New Addington Leisure & Community Centre and take a dip.

SWIM FOR FITNESS

If you're looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice and whatever your fitness level, age or ability, you'll be sure to find a session at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre.

Lanes are divided into slow, medium or fast and managed by the lifeguard team on duty to ensure you have a pleasant swim.

  • Slow swimmers 60 seconds-90 seconds per length
  • Medium swimmers 30 seconds-60 seconds per length
  • Fast swimmers 0 seconds-30 seconds per length

Please note this may vary slightly due to swimming abilities.

INCLUSIVE SWIM

To ensure our pool timetable is inclusive and welcoming for all of our community we offer a weekly Inclusive Swim session. The session takes place every Sunday at New Addington Leisure Centre between 15:00 - 16:00

This session is open to members and non members and takes place in an the learner pool.  We have dedicated changing areas that lead directly onto poolside to ensure users have safety and privacy throughout their visit.

Swim Safety Rules

Please comply with the following rules:

-Under 8’s and non swimmers under 16 must be accompanied by a competent adult swimmer.
-No more than two under 8’s or non swimmers under 16 to each  competent adult swimmer.
-The competent adult swimmer must actively supervise under 8’s and non swimmers under 16.
-Under 8’s and all non swimmers must remain in shallow water
-We strongly recommend under 8’s and all non swimmers use armbands and/or an appropriate buoyancy aid.

It is recommended that non swimmers over the age of 16 are accompanied in the water by a competent adult swimmer

Help Keep Our Pools Clean

-Shower thoroughly from ‘top to toe’ with soap before entering the pool to remove deodorant, cosmetics, and perspiration.
-Use toilet facilities before your swim and remember to wash your hands thoroughly with soap.
-Babies should wear tight-fitting, water proof 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.

Things to remember

Equipment
Fitness swimming training equipment, such as fins and hand
paddles, is permitted at the discretion of the lifeguard and based
on capacity. Snorkels can be used in conjunction with conventional
swimming goggles.
Resting
Whether stopping for a rest or catching your breath after
completing your swim, please be mindful that others using the
lane will want to keep on swimming without stopping.

Lockers

Westside changing rooms require the purchase of a 25p non returnable token from one of our kiosks

Better Swim UK Membership

Do you swim more than once a week? Then it might be worth taking a look at our Better Swim UK membership to find out how you can save yourself some money.

ACCESS > Swim at over 140 indoor pools & outdoor lidos

NO CONTRACT > Leave when you need and rejoin at any time*

*Excludes annual memberships

EXTRAS > Discounts on other activities & services, priority booking & free Wi-Fi

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