Unlock your full potential as a swimmer with Andersonstown Leisure Centre. Our swimming classes are designed to cater to all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers. Whether you want to improve your water confidence, stay safe in the water or become an expert swimmer, our experienced instructors are here to help you achieve your goals.
SWIMBiES
Looking for a fun and exciting way to teach your baby to swim? Our SWIMBiES classes are specially designed for children aged between 3 months and 4 years old, with a fun syllabus that builds water confidence for a lifetime.
Children’s Swimming Lessons
Swimming is a vital life skill that can help keep children safe in and around water while providing all-around exercise. That's why at Andersonstown Leisure Centre we offer affordable children's swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Swimming is a skill that everyone should learn, regardless of age. Our Adult Swimming Lessons are an excellent way to boost your physical and mental health. Moreover, swimming is a low-impact sport that's perfect for people of all ages and fitness levels.
SWIMBIES
Our Swimbies programme offers classes tailored to children between 3 months and 3 years, designed to provide a comprehensive and effective learning experience that instills water confidence for life. As a parent, grandparent, or guardian, you can accompany your child in the pool and witness their first splashes firsthand. Our instructors are highly experienced and certified to deliver infant swimming lessons that are tailored to each child's unique needs, providing expert guidance and support throughout the process.
Our SWIMBiES lesson take part in the warmer teaching pool where our instructors guide the class from the water for an extra splash of fun.
Dippers (3 - 12 months)
During Dippers sessions, we not only teach you and your child water basics but also provide an opportunity for you to bond with your child.
Groups available:
Mondays: 11am-11.30am, 11.30am-12pm
Fridays: 9.30am-10am
Splashers (13 - 24 months)
Joining Splashers sessions is an excellent opportunity to boost your baby's water confidence while being right by their side.
Groups available:
Mondays: 10am-10.30am
Fridays: 10am-10.30am
Paddlers (24 - 36 months)
Our Paddlers' lessons focus on laying a solid foundation and equipping children with the skills necessary to swim independently.
Groups available:
Mondays: 10.30am-11am
Fridays: 10.30am-11am
Pre-School (3 - 5 years)
Our Pre-School swim classes aim to build your child's water confidence while teaching them essential swimming skills for safe solo swimming.
Groups available:
Mondays: 12.00pm.12.30pm
Tuesday: 3pm-3.30pm
Thursday: 3pm-3.30pm
CHILDREN'S SWIMMING LESSONS
At Andersonstown Leisure Centre, we understand the significance of children's swimming lessons as an essential life skill and form of exercise. Our centre offers affordable and comprehensive children's swimming classes for all age groups and skill levels. We acknowledge that every child has a unique learning pace and level of comfort in the water. Therefore, our experienced instructors tailor the lessons to meet each child's individual needs, ensuring that they acquire the necessary skills to stay safe and confident in the water.
Our Development lessons take place in the main pool, while Foundation lessons are split between the teaching pool and the main pool. Non-swimmers are in the teaching pool, and parents have the option to watch their children from the viewing gallery at pool side or in the cafe area.
Lessons are available throughout the year and last 30 minutes each week. Enrollment is open and pupils may join at any point in time.
Foundation (ages 4+)
Our school-aged beginner swimming lessons teach water safety and survival skills in three levels: Red, Amber, and Green. After completion, your child will be able to swim independently for 10 meters and have a basic understanding of all four swimming strokes.
Groups available Tuesdays and Thursdays:
3.30pm-4pm
4pm-4.30pm
4.30pm-5pm
5pm-5.30pm
5.30pm-6pm
Development (ages 5+)
Our Development classes are for children who can swim 15 meters unaided and focus on refining technique across all four strokes, introducing aquatic sports, and teaching essential water survival and rescue skills. These classes also contribute to achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold milestone awards.
Groups available Tuesdays and Thursdays:
3.30pm-4pm
4pm-4.30pm
4.30pm-5pm
5pm-5.30pm
5.30pm-6pm
Academy (children who can swim over 100 meters)
Our Academy classes are the last level of our children's swimming lessons, aimed at empowering them to achieve personal goals and become confident, self-directed swimmers. These classes emphasize advanced safety techniques, such as setting personal targets, junior lifesaving, and personal survival skills, which will help your child thrive.
Groups available: Thursdays: 6.15pm-7pm
Adult Swimming Lessons
Adult Swimming Lessons is the ultimate programme that is designed to cater all of your swimming needs. Whether you're a novice swimmer seeking to learn the basics, looking to refine your technique, or wanting to enhance your fitness levels, these sessions are here to assist you in making the most of your time in the pool. Better Health UK membership offers inclusive access to these sessions without any cost, whereas those who have monthly or annual membership can access the services by paying a minimal fee of £3. Another option is to pay as you go, which costs £10 per session.
Adult Swimming Sessions
If you're new to swimming or looking to brush up and enhance your skills, the Adult Swimming sessions are perfect for you.
Day: Thursday
Time: 6.15pm-7pm