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Swimming at Moss Side Leisure Centre

Main Pool

Our Main Pool at Moss Side Leisure Centre is heated to 28 degrees, has 6 lanes and is 25m long by 12.5m wide. With depths ranging from 1.2m at the shallow end to 1.8m 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 3 family changing areas including baby change tables. There are lockers within to keep your belongings safe whilst you swim, and take a £1 coin, a trolley token, or can be locked with a padlock which you can purchase from reception.

Access to the pool is via ladders at each side of the pool, with 2 sets of ladders at the shallow end, and 2 sets of steps at the deep end or a Pool Pod for those unable to access via the steps. The centre is also proud to host a changing places room with bed, hoist and adapted shower and toilet facilities.

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Small Pool

Our Small Pool at Moss Side Leisure Centre is heated to 29 degrees and is 12m long and 8m wide, with a depth of 0.9m. 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 and 3 family changing areas including baby change tables. There are lockers within to keep your belongings safe whilst you swim, and take a £1 coin, a trolley token, or can be locked with a padlock which you can purchase from reception.

Access to the pool is via gradient steps and handrail by the entrance to the pool hall. 

 

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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 2 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 disabilities 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 2 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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Over 60's Swim

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, and swim for all sessions at Moss Side 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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FREE Swimming for ages 16 and under

Did you know that Manchester residents aged 16 and under are eligible to receive free swimming during selected sessions on weekends and during each and every school holiday?

To be eligible, the young person needs to be registered and a qualifying MCRactive card. This can be signed up to online, or in person at the centre.

Membership type: Pay as You Go

Payment Type: Single Payment

Membership: Better Junior MCRactive Resident 

Our weekly free swimming sessions are as follows

Saturday: 12.00pm - 14.00pm

Sunday: 12.00pm - 14.00pm

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