Unlock your full potential as a swimmer with Lisnasharragh 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 Lisnasharragh 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 classes 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. 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 diving 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: 2.45pm-3.15pm
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:
Tuesdays: 11am-11.30am
Paddlers (24 - 36 months)
Our Paddlers' lessons for 2-3 year olds focus on laying a solid foundation and equipping children with the skills necessary to swim independently.
Groups available:
- Tuesdays: 11.30am-12pm
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. At this stage, parents are still expected to accompany their child in the water.
Groups available:
- Tuesdays: 3.15pm-3.45pm
Children's Swimming Lessons
At Lisnasharragh 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 the diving pool and the main pool. Non-swimmers are in the diving pool and parents can watch their children during the lesson from the cafe area or the viewing gallery on the first floor.
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. These classes run 5 days a week from Monday to Friday.
Groups available: Monday - Friday
3.45pm-4.15pm
4.15pm- 4.45pm
4.45pm-5.15pm
5.15pm-5.45pm
5.45pm-6.15pm
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. Development classes run across 5 days from Monday to Friday.
Groups available:
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. Our academy classes at Lisnasharragh run every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Groups available:
- Tuesday: 5pm-5.45pm
- Wednesday: 6pm-6.45pm
Adult Swimming Lessons
Our Adult Swimming Lessons are the ultimate adult group swimming programme offered by Better, designed to cater to all 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 level, our lessons 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 Lessons
If you're 16+ and new to swimming or looking to brush up and enhance your skills, our Adult Swimming Lessons are perfect for you.
Groups available:
- Wedensday: 6.15pm-7pm and 7pm-7.45pm
- Friday: 6.15pm-7pm