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Junior Activities

THE BETTER SWIM SCHOOL

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The Better Swim School

We are the largest provider of swimming lessons across the UK. Across the country, we help over 100,000 people learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers. You will find the Better Swim School here at Hough End Leisure Centre too.

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We provide:

  • Friendly fully qualified teachers
  • Lesson plans designed by swimming experts in accordance with the ASA Learn to Swim Framework
  • Access to Home Portal- our online tool which allows you to track progress through the Learn to Swim Framework
  • A fully inclusive and accessible Learn to Swim Programme
  • Free badges and certificates for your child for those on our direct debit scheme
  • Free Swimming for those on our direct debit or annual payment schemes

Junior Health & Fitness

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Help your child begin a healthy routine now and it could help them stay fit long into the future. Our Better Health and Fitness Junior membership is designed to help youngsters get off to a great start, at a competitive price. Your child will enjoy access to all Manchester Swimming Pools and Junior Gym sessions.

Our Junior Gym sessions take place throughout the week and weekends on the following days:

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 15:30 - 16:30 / 16:30 - 17:30

Sunday: 10:00 - 11:00 / 11:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 15:00 / 15:00 - 16:00 

Come into the centre to find out more!

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Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398 VAT registration no: 219749179.

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