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SWIMMING LESSONS AT HOUGH END LEISURE CENTRE

Here at Hough End Leisure Centre we help over 1000 Adults and Children to learn to love the water each and every week. 

Lessons start from the age of three for our preschool customers and go right through to our Adult Beginner and Improver Lessons. We believe it's never too late to learn such an important lifeskill and our dedicated team of teachers will help you do just that. 

We also offer one to one lessons, intensive short course lessons during school holidays and a development pathway into the City Of Manchester Swim Team.

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OUR JUNIOR LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMME

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Dippers - 3 to 12 months

Dippers baby swimming sessions give you time to bond with your child while we teach you and your child water basics.

Entry at three months to cruising (approx. 12-18 months).

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Splashers - 12 months to 2 years

Following on from Dippers, Splashers infant swimming sessions are a great way to grow your child's water confidence with you right beside them. Entry after completing Dippers or children walking (approx. 12-18 months) to 2 years.

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Paddlers - 2 to 4 years

Moving on from Splashers, Paddlers sessions build on the fundamentals and prepare them for swimming independently. These infant swim lessons are designed for those who have completed Splashers or for children aged 2-4 years old.

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Dippers, Splashers and Paddlers FAQ's

Water Temperature? 29 Degrees

Baby Change Tables? Five

Family Changing Rooms? Four changing rooms

Buggy Store? Yes! Just a £1 coin or a locker token that is returnable

Adult in the water? Yes

What should my child wear? Any swimming costume and a swim nappy, available to buy from reception

Room for spectators? Yes! Our viewing area is accessed from the balcony

Parking? Yes and free!

Anything else? We'd recommend bringing your towels onto poolside to help keep baby warm once leaving the pool

Pre-School - 3 to 5 years

Our Pre-School swimming lessons focus on developing your child’s confidence in the water and introducing them to the key skills they’ll need to swim on their own safely.

Lessons are available with and without parents in the water.

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Foundation - Aged 4+

Our Foundation swimming lessons are designed for school-aged kids who are beginners or completely new to swimming.

These lessons will teach them how to be safe in and around water.

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Development - Aged 5+

Development classes are a level above Foundation lessons and are for children who already have a good basis of swimming skills and who are able to swim 15m unaided. Like our Foundation classes, these cover various ability levels, ensuring each child feels comfortable.

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Pre-School, Foundation & Development FAQ's

What is the water temperature? Pre-School and Foundation - 29 degrees, Development - 28 degrees

Adult in the water? For Pre-School lessons only

What should my child wear? Swimming trunks, swimming shorts or swimming costume

Swim hats? Swim hats are provided and are grouped by ability level. Ask your teacher for your hat on your first lesson

Room for spectators? Yes! Viewable from the balcony

 

Customer Testimonial

"My child's one-to-one sessions with Jade have been incredible. They are fun engaging and she uses a variety of tools and methods. We have seen his progress week by week come along in leaps and bounds.

Jade is patient, sensitive and understanding. She caters to his very individual needs while challenging him to go further on each lesson. Jade has never underestimated him even though we felt at times he may never swim independently.

My child is now much much more confident in the water, he is swimming more and more unaided, and his love of swimming has increased tenfold. As an autistic child his motor functions are delayed and it takes him longer to learn how to make his body move in the way that he wants it to. Jade's step-by-step approach has made it possible for him to gain confidence and have fun while learning.

The sessions have not been without challenges but Jade has managed his emotions well resulting in reduced echolalia and greater concentration.

I would whole heartedly recommend Jade's 1:1 session for any child but particularly for children with neurodivergence or additional needs we are so lucky to have found her."

OUR ADULT LESSONS PROGRAMME

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Whether you are getting in the pool for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, come and learn with our resident Swim Doctor.

You can book adult swimming lessons for beginners, improvers or beginners/improves to cover the basics and build foundations to improve upon. 

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Adult Lessons FAQs

What is the water temperature? Between 28-29 Degrees

What do I need to bring to lessons? Just your swimwear.  Bring a hat and goggles if you feel more comortable swimming with these.  Don't forget your towel!

What level are the lessons? We run beginner and improver lessons

Can I book a one off session?  Yes, you can book this directly on our app!

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