Classes and Courses
Forthcoming Swimming Lesson Dates (Beginners/Improvers)
Lessons start
Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Thursday 5th June 2008
Saturday 7th June 2008
Forthcoming Rookie Lifeguard Lesson Dates
Friday 6th June 2007
National Pool Life Guard Qualification(NPLQ)
Run through out year, please call for information
Parent & Toddler Group, Pre School age
Adult and Pre-school children (0-3 years), the emphasis is on fun and water confidence building for the children which will help them progress through into junior lessons. Held every Tuesday at 11.00am - 12 noon.
Rookie Lifeguard
Held on a Friday evening, come and join in the fun and meet old and new friends. Learn some new skills.
Swimming Lessons
Lessons are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings. The courses are of 10 week duration with a natural progression to the next level.
- All children above the age of 4.
- Natural progression at child's own pace.
- All teachers are friendly and fully qualified to Amateur Swimming Association standard and are all qualified lifeguards.
- Warm water and a safe environment, ideal for learning.
- badges and certificates.
Beginner Lessons Objective:
- To encourage water confidence.
- To teach basic stroke technique through the use of floats.
- To discourage the use of armbands.
- Teaching to pick up a small object from the bottom of the shallow end of the pool.
- All 3 main strokes taught (breast stroke, back stroke and front crawl).
Improver Lessons Objectives
- Lessons taught in the deep end of the pool
- To improve stroke and breathing techniques.
- To learn new skills such as treading water, sculling and surface diving.
Advanced Lessons Objectives
- To refine swimming stroke techniques.
- to maintain swimming skills and stamina in the water.
Aquacise Classes every
- Monday evening 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.
- Tuesday Morning 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m.
- Thursday Morning 11.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
- Thursday Evening 8.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Free for 60 plus
In conjunction with the Welsh Assembly Governments Free swim initiative. 60 plus have free entry on casual use aquacise and we can also offer free swimming lessons.
Holiday Classes & Courses
Please be aware that we run classes and courses during the school holidays these could include:-
- Free Swimming Lessons
- Water Polo
- Snorkeling
- Certificate Sessions
- Diving
Please contact reception.
01685 722073
Gwaunfarrenpool@merthyr.gov.uk