Junior Swimming Lessons
Gwaunfarren swimming pool has a strong tradition of teaching swimming lessons to a high standard and offers a full range of swimming lessons from tots to adults, rookie life guards to lifesavers; from the first splash to the perfect dive, Gwaunfarren swimming pool is committed to teaching swimming.
Children can begin their swimming lessons at Gwaunfarren from just five years of age. Classes are run throughout the week and on Saturday morning. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Courses are run throughout the year. Places fill up fast so we operate a system of new starter enrolment days.
Forthcoming Course Dates.
* Lesson start
Tuesday 9th August
Thursday11th August
Friday 19 August (Rookie lifeguard)
Saturday 13 August
* Lesson start
Tuesday 18th October
Thursday 20th October
Junior Lessons
Lessons are held on Tuesday and Thursdays evenings and on Saturday mornings. Courses are of 10 week duration with a natural progression to the next level.
· All children above the age of 5.
· Natural progression at Childs 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 Objectives:
- 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
Swimmingly good time
this summer!
If you’re thinking about what to do with the children or the family over the summer holidays then look no further than Gwaunfarren Swimming Pool and its all
FREE for the under 16`s and 60+
In conjunction with the Welsh Assembly Governments Free swim initiative, there’s going to be lots of fun throughout the holidays. Here’s just a taster:
Monday to Fridays
9am-10am Adult swimming, have a swim before the crowds
Tuesdays and Thursday
10am -11am Aquasise with Beth, keep fit for summer or just enjoy your self in good company
Week 1
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10am-11am Children’s underwater hockey and water
polo (includes free use of equipment)
Week 2
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10am-11am Certificate week, that certificate that you
always wanted, finished off with a
swimming Gala
Week 3
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10am-11am Rookie lifeguard, learn the techniques of
the lifeguards
Week 4
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10am-11am sessions including the famous Egyptian run
inflatable
For further information please contact Gwaunfarren Swimming Pool Reception on
01685 722073
or visit www.merthyr.gov.uk