Learn to Swim (LTS) Programme

Our learn to swim programme has achieved the ASA Aquamark Approved scheme and uses the revised ASA National
Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS). This scheme is recognised across the country, which provides a standardised approach.

Non Swimmer (Stages 1 & 2) – This category introduces the new water environment, developing confidence and being at ease in the water. This is achieved to a great extent through play, fun and games. Swimmers then develop skills including floating and travelling up to a distance of 5 metres.

Beginner Swimmer (Stages 3 & 4) – We continue to use games, fun activities to develop the swimmers skills and travelling up to 10 metres.

Improver Swimmer (Stages 5 & 6) – Swimmers learn to develop their ‘watermanship’ skills including sculling, treading water and continue quality swim of 10 metres but move towards 25 metres.

Improver Swimmer (Stage 7) – The sessions take place in the main pool. The aim here is essentially to consolidate the aquatic skills and swim competently using appropriate technique to swim 100 metres.

Advanced Swimmer (Stage 8, 9 & 10) – Swimmers will be introduced to the disciplines of Rookie Lifeguard, Flip n’ Fun (Diving), AquaFUN (Synchronised Swimming), competitive swimming and Mini polo (Water polo). They will develop their skills truly becoming aquatic swimmers.

Adult learn to swim (14 yr+) – We run classes exclusively for the older teenager and adults from non swimmers to advanced.

Successful swimmers will be able to purchase the appropriate badge / certificates related to the stages.