What next now my child is a good swimmer? What do you offer?

First of all - well done to your child for swimming! It is a great achievement and this is what we love to see. If your child is at a good level in one of our Junior classes that swim across the width of the pool, we may recommend for you to join one of our Advanced Coaching sessions and there is even Scuba Club!

What is Advanced Coaching?

Our Advanced Coaching sessions work on stamina, speed and stroke technique down the length of the pool rather than across the width of the pool. We work on starts and finishes, such as diving and tumble turns. During the term we will time them on their speed but making sure their stroke technique is correct and legal.

What level do the children need to be to go to Advanced Coaching?
We would look at the pupil to see if they would be able to keep up with the Advanced Coaching session. We have to make sure they do not go too early, and somehow form a bad habit by pushing themselves down the length of the pool. So we recommend that pupils are:

In one of the top two swimmers groups in one of our Junior sessions
8 years and above
Silver/Gold badges upwards
Can swim all three strokes: front, back and breast preferably for a distance of 400 metres. Butterfly at a good standard but will be worked on at Advanced Coaching.
Ideally can dive.

What time and day is Advacnced Coaching?
They are half hour sessions, once a week. Some do opt for two sessions.

Whetstone: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 7pm; Saturday 8am and 12 noon
A1 Advanced session for the next level up: Tuesdays 730pm and Saturdays 1230pm

Woodside Park: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7pm. Saturdays 12noon
A1 Advanced session: Tuesdays 730pm, Saturdays 1230pm

How do I book?
If your child matches the above criteria and you think they are ready or would like to talk to us about this, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us either by phone, email or when you are next at the pool.

Anythng else?

How about scuba?! 6-8 Years old: snorkelling. 8years all the way through to adults: scuba. From the exciting Seal team programme to Open Water.