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Admissions Policy
All swimming pools have to have a written policy on how old children have to be before they can go swimming unsupervised and on how many children an adult can supervise in the pool.
In the main pool, because of its depth, one adult can supervise a maximum of two 4 - 7 year olds. Children under 4 must be supervised on a one to one basis.
Here our policy is that children must be at least 8 years old before the can swim without an adult. If a child is under 8 they must have an adult with them who must go in the pool and supervise them.
In the learner pool, one adult can supervise a maximum of two children any age under 8. For more details please ask at reception for a copy of our Child Admission Policy.
Swimming Admissions LeafletsSwimming Pool Times
In our pool programme we try to offer customers the opportunity to be able to swim whenever they wish. However there are times when the pool will be closed to other customers, such as during some swimming lessons, or access will be limited to specific groups, such as adults only.
To view our swimming programme click on the file below. (Please note that at various times throughout the year the pool will be closed for galas,school holiday activities and private bookings.) Please check the news page for dates and times or contact reception on (01482) 652501. We have a private booking in the swimming pool on a Sunday evening so both pools will be closed to the public from 7pm and will remain closed for the rest of the evening. Please note that after the maxi fun session the large pool does not re-open on a Friday evening until 9.15pm.
Swimming Pool ProgrameSwim Lanes
Swimming is a great way to get and stay fit. Our Early Bird, Lunchtime Lanes and evening Adults Only or Lane Swimming sessions let you swim up and down without interuption. During the day we will try, whenever possible, to provide a lane for length swimming.
Swim for Fun
Swimming can be a fun activity for all the family. Why not try our pool inflatable session on a Sunday afternoon.
Aqua Exercise Classes
Our Aquatone sessions are a great way to exercise because, as well as supporting the body and taking the pressure off your joints, the water acts as a resistance against your movements giving you a great workout. Classes are held on a Monday morning at 10.30am, a Tuesday evening at 7.00pm and a Wednesday morning at 11am.
Our Aqua Natal class is a gentle workout for women suitable for all stages of pregnancy. This class is also suitable for post pregnant women. The class is a one hour session on a Tuesday evening at 6pm.
Children's Swimming Lessons
We offer a range of swimming lessons for both children and adults. Courses are usually for 10 weeks and places must be booked and paid for in advance. For some classes there maybe a waiting list in operation, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Children's swimming lessons start from the age of 9 months (accompanied by an adult in the water). Un-accompanied lessons start from 3 and a half years, where parents may spectate from the viewing area.
Suitable for 9 months to 3 and a half years - a gentle and enjoyable introduction to the water for baby with parental assistance. Working towards Aqua Start Level 1 to 4. Classes are run on a Monday and Wednesday (term time only) 1.00pm - 1.30pm. Also on a Saturday at 10.00 - 10.30am and 10.30 - 11.00am.
Suitable for 3 and a half years to school age. Designed to introduce basic swimming strokes and to build up confidence and independence in shallow water. Working towards Aqua Start Level 5 and Grade 1. Classes last half an hour and are held term time only on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon between 1.30pm - 3.00pm.
Our regular swimming lessons start at the age of four and a half and are split into beginner, intermediate and advanced sections. Children progress through the lessons via a badge scheme, starting in the learner pool and, as they develop their confidence, strength and range of strokes, into the main pool and onto swimming lengths.
Grade 2 - is designed to achieve confidence in the water without the use of aids.
Grade 3 - is designed to extend confidence in the water without the use of swimming aids.
Lessons are run in half hour sessions as follows Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 4.00pm-600pm, Thursday 4.00pm-7.30pm and Saturday 8.00-10.00am.
Grade 4 - will improve stroke technique in frontcrawl, backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly and developing preliminary diving skills.
Lessons are run in half hour sessions as follows Monday 4.00-5.00pm, Wednesday 4.00-5.30pm, Thursday 4.00pm-7.30pm and Saturday 8.00-9.00am.
Grades 5,6,7 are designed to improve stroke technique on all main strokes over longer distances. Introducing personal survival, competitive turns and progressing diving skills.
Lessons are run in half hour sessions as follows Thursday 4.00pm-7.30pm and Saturday 8.00-9.00am.
As well as the regular lessons children can learn personal survival and lifesaving skills in our Seals Lifeguard session or try club style swim training in our Club Start sessions.
Club Start Swimming
Club Start introduces swimmers to a structured competitive environment. To develop speed and efficiency in all competitive strokes.
Club Start Sessions are for 1 hour and are run Monday, Tuesday and Friday 5pm-6pm and Saturday 9.00am-10.00am.
Swimming lesson leafletAdult Swimming Lessons
Your never too old to learn to swim, its a great life skill to have, leading to hours of fun with your children or grand children, as well as being a great way to keep fit.
Our qualified instructors and the friendly supportive atmosphere of our lessons can help anyone learn to swim or develop their technique.
Swim4Fitness
Do you feel you could get better use of the swimming pool? Do you get bored of swimming up and down? Do you want an all over body workout and to improve fitness without putting stress on your joints?
We have introduced the Swim4Fitness scheme at Haltemprice Leisure Centre. Programmes designed specifically for your fitness needs are available from Swim4Fitness.com (click on the link below) membership is free. If you require further information please contact Helen Hathway on 01482 652525.
www.swim4fitness.comSwimming Galas
There will be a Private Swimming Gala held on Saturday 10th July 2010. Both pools will close at 4pm and not reopen again that day.
South Hunsley Swimming Club will be holding their swimming galas in our swimming pool.
The Gala dates are as follows:Dates for 2010 have not yet been supplied
For more information on South Hunsley Swimming Club please contact Mike Crabb on (01430) 470028.
Haltemprice Dolphins
The ERYDSA Haltemprice Dolphins is one of the biggest clubs for the disabled in the area and meets every Thursday Night from 7.30pm until 9.00pm.
For more information on the Haltemprice Dolphins see the club section of this website or contact David Green on (01482) 561775.
Maxifun Swim Session
The Maxifun Club will be having exclusive use of both swimming pools on a Friday evening 7.30pm - 9pm so will be closed to the public. The large pool with then re-open for Adult only swimming at 9.15pm until 10.15pm.
For more information on the Maxifun Club see our club section of this site.
School Swimming Lessons
During Term Time some local schools use both of the pools for swimming lessons. Although half of both pools will still be open for public use.
School Swimming times will be as follows:
Tuesday 9.15am-12.00pm & 1.30pm-3pm.
Thursday 9.00am-12.00pm & 1.30pm-3pm
Friday 9.00am-11.30pm.
NPLQ Courses
For details of our next National Pool Lifeguard Course starting, please click on the COURSES TAB of this web site.
STA Swimming Teachers Course - Beginners
For details of our STA Certificate in Beginners Swimming Teaching click on the COURSES TAB on this web site.