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SWIMMING AT BROADWAY LEISURE CENTRE

SWIMMING AT BROADWAY

Our Main Pool is a fantastic eight lane 25m pool and our smaller pool is perfect for family and recreational swimming. We run a variety of sessions each and every week including

  • Swim for Fitness (laned swimming)
  • Swim for All
  • Dementia Swim
  • Swim School

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FREE SWIMMING FOR MANCHESTER OVER 60S

Did you know Manchester residents aged 60+ are eligible for our free swimming scheme? That's right! Registering for the MCRactive card enables you to swim for free in swim for fitness, swim for all, swim for women and swim for senior sessions at Broadway Leisure Centre. 

To register follow the link below and select:

Membership type: Pay as You Go

Payment Type: Single Payment

Membership: Better Adult Concessionary MCRactive Over 60 Res CA

To be eligible for this scheme, the card holder must live in the city of Manchester, paying council tax to Manchester City Council.

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SWIM SCHOOL

We are the largest provider of swimming lessons across the UK. Across the country, we help over 100,000 people learn to love the water and keep active, by becoming capable and confident swimmers. You will find the Manchester Swim School here at Broadway Lesiure Centre too.

We provide:

  • Friendly fully qualified teachers
  • Lesson plans designed by swimming experts in accordance with the ASA Learn to Swim Framework
  • Access to Home Portal - our online tool which allows you to track progress through the Learn to Swim Framework
  • A fully inclusive and accessible Learn to Swim Programme
  • Free badges and certificates for your child for those on our direct debit scheme
  • Free Swimming for those on our direct debit or annual payment schemes

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MAIN POOL

The main pool is heated to 28 degrees, has four lanes and is 23m long by 8.5m wide. With depths ranging from 0.9m at the shallow end to 1.9m at the deep end. We run a variety of sessions each and every week.

The swimming pool is served by a village changing room with a number of  changing cabins including family changing areas with baby change tables. There are lockers within to keep your belongings safe whilst you swim, and take a £1 coin or a trolley token.

Access to the pool is via gradual steps and hand rail by the shallow end or a Pool Hoist for those unable to access via the steps. The centre is also proud to host a changing places room, hoist and adapted shower and toilet facilities. 

We also offer Pool Party packages for our main pool.

SWIMMING SESSIONS

Swim For All

A general Swim Session for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness.

One competent adult (16yrs+) swimmer may supervise up to two under 8's or non swimmers under 16 at a time.

Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time.

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Swim For Fitness

Lane Swimming to suit all speeds to ensure you get the most out of your swim.

Competent lane swimmers over the age of 11 are allowed to book Swim For Fitness sessions.

Swimmers ages 11-15 should be competent swimmers of a club standard. If not, they need to be acompainied by a competent swimmer aged 16+.

Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time.

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Inclusive Swim

A general swim for people with any disability for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness.

Parents and carers are welcome to join the session.

One competent adult (16yrs+) swimmer may supervise up to two under 8's or non swimmers under 16 at a time.

Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time.

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