Swimming Holiday Programmes
Our next Holiday Programme will run during the Easter Holidays. Details can be found below.
Bookings are no being accepted for our Beginners, Individual Lessons, Junior Lifesaving and Highboard Diving courses. Improvers classes are only available for those currently in our lessons at Swim Skills 1A and 1B
Our Holiday programme courses are very popular and fill up quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. All classes are booked on a first come, first served basis.
Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions and entry criteria for each course as refunds will not be given if you book the wrong class.
Easter Holiday Programme 2024
We shall be offering crash courses for Beginners and Improvers, Individual lessons, Junior Lifesaving and Highboard Diving.
The full timetable will be published for general bookings from Wednesday 19 March
To register your interest in our Junior Lifesaving or Highboard diving courses please email swimming@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Courses
Please take time to read he booking instructions to ensure that your booking is made smoothly
All bookings are made through Leisure Hub
1. If you have a Leisure Hub Account:
- Log in as normal and check your ‘My linked members’
- If the child you wish to book shows here – go to Course Hub and book your class. Make sure you book the child in and not an adult!
- If the child you wish to book does not show – add them at this point using the ‘Add new linked person’ button. Then go to Course Hub and book your class.
2. If you have children, or have had children in any of our activities, you will be a member with us and you only need to create your Leisure Hub account. Use the ‘I’m a member and I want to create an account’ link here. You will need to contact us for your account number to register.
3. If you have never attended any of our classes you will need to register.
For 2 and 3 above, remember that once the account is created you will need to add the child / children that you wish to attend. This is important to avoid putting the adult into a child’s class. Please add the child from the Home page using ‘My linked members’
IMPORTANT
Please ensure that you read the T&Cs and the entry criteria, links on this page, as classes are non refundable. New applicants MUST not book Improvers classes, these are only for children in our lessons. Any booking for these classes will be cancelled and no refund issued.
Are you looking for a small size swimming group which is highly individualised? You’re in luck! Back by popular demand we are offering Bespoke Swimming where each course is tailored to your group’s needs. Bespoke Swimming takes place in the teaching pool, however if required, please contact Swimming Development to discuss other options. You decide who attends this course (maximum 4 participants per booking) so gather your friends and book into this unique swimming experience. This class offers a unique alternative to individual lessons as the pool is booked exclusively for your group
Booking Note
These classes are not currently timetabled for 2025.
Courses take place in the teaching pool. Pupils will work on relevant technique, skills and aquatic activities. These lessons will incorporate some Water Safety and pupils will also try some MINI POLO! on the final day.
Entry Criteria
For children who are moving from our Aquafun 3 classes or those who have received an invite link from our waiting list. Children must be 5 years old by 31st March 2020.These classes are timetabled for Easter and Summer 2025,
Courses take place in the teaching pool. Pupils will work on relevant technique, skills and aquatic activities. These lessons will incorporate some Water Safety and pupils will also try some MINI POLO! on the final day.
Entry Criteria
For children currently in our lessons at Swim Skills 1A or 1B or children who have attended a Beginners class and been assessed.
These classes are timetabled for Easter and Summer 2025.
This course is for children who currently attend our Learn to Swim Programme at Swim Skills 2 or above or have been assessed at a holiday ‘Beginners’ or ‘Improvers’ course. The course will take place in the main pool. Children will be introduced to deep water skills and swimming techniques will be developed accordingly.
Entry Criteria
For children currently in our lessons at Swim Skills 2 or higher, or children who have attended an ‘Improvers’ class and been assessed.
These classes are timetabled for Summer 2025.
Run over 3 days, the Junior Lifesaving course is for our more advanced swimmers (Swim Skills 4). We will introduce the basic skills required to keep swimmers safe, carry out effective rescues and some basic first aid. This course will be a mix of theory, first aid and practical pool sessions.
This course is not certificated.
Entry Criteria
Children must be aged 10 and over and be able to swim at least 50 metres demonstrating 2 stokes and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS4 and above.
This class is timetabled for Easter and Summer 2025.
Children will learn the basic skills and shapes for Artistic Swimming and put these to music and perform short routines.
Entry Criteria
Children must be able to swim at least 50 metres demonstrating 2 stokes and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS3 and above.
This class is timetabled for Summer 2025.
This course introduces the FUNdamentals of this exciting team sport. Children will learn ball handling skills, basic teamwork and of course, play games of polo!
Our Intro to Polo will take place in the teaching pool and is open to non swimmers and beginners as well, fun for everyone!
Entry Criteria
Children do not need any previous experience and must be aged 5 and over. This class will take place in shallow water and is suitable for children at SS1A, SS1B, SS2 and Beginners.
This class is timetabled for Summer 2025 only.
We are delighted to reintroduce this class - A unique diving class for children. This class will work on techniques to develop racing starts for swimmers through fun activities. In addition to dive starts we shall also introduce some basic techniques for high board diving so any budding Tom Daley’s can get involved.
Entry Criteria
Children must be able to swim at least 25m and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS2 and above and Developers.
This class is timetabled for Summer 2025.
For children currently in our programme who may be struggling with a specific stroke. Clinics will take place in the either teaching or main pool and will concentrate on fault correction in one particular stroke, (as advertised), providing extra support for our swimmers. Other strokes will be incorporated in the lesson structure but will not be the main focus.
Entry Criteria
Classes that take place in the teaching pol are suitable for all children at Swim Skills 1A and above. Classes that take place in the Main Pool are only suitable for children at Swim Skills 2 and above.
These classes are not currently timetabled for 2025.
These lessons are available for adults and children no matter what ability. The 1-1 lesson will take place in either the main pool. These lessons may be suitable if you have a fear of water, require help in a particular area or maybe just having that personal aspect gives you confidence to learn to swim.
Entry Criteria
Children must be 5 years of age or over, there is no upper age limit. Adults are welcome to book 1-1 lessons. Where possible we shall have use of 1 lane but participants may not get exclusive use of the pool. Teachers may be in the water with the learner.
These lessons are timetabled for Easter and Summer 2025.
Our Intro to Highboard Diving introduces swimmers to this exciting sport. Children will be shown the basic moves and shapes from poolside before moving onto the boards and platform.
Entry Criteria
This course takes place at Citadel Pool Ayr and participants must make their own transport arrangements as this is not provided.
Children must be able to swim 25m of any stroke, be able to tread water for 1 minute and be comfortable in very deep water without goggles. The class is suitable for children at Swim Skills 2 and above and ‘Developers’.
Please email swimming@eastdunbarton.gov.uk if you wish to express an interest in this course.
Children will learn the basic skills for finning through activities and games. If you have your own fins please bring these.
Booking Note:
Children must be able to swim at least 25 metres. This class is suitable for children at SS3 and above.
This class is timetabled for Summer 2025.
This exciting class introduces children to the aquatic disciplines of water polo, artistic swimming, lifesaving and survival swimming Children will develop stroke technique for the first part of the lesson and then be introduced to a different discipline each day.
Booking Note:
Children must be able to swim at least 25 metres demonstrating 2 stokes and be comfortable in deep water without goggles. This class is suitable for children at SS3 and above.
This class is timetabled for Summer 2025.