Sport Lancaster provides a fun and engaging swimming lesson experience, so that both children and adults can enjoy the water and move with confidence and ease.
Qualified instructors teach swimming lessons for adults and children based on ability, from complete beginners and nervous swimmers to lifeguard training and competitive coaching.
Adult Swimming Lessons
Aimed at individuals over 16, adult swimming lessons are progressive and aim to improve confidence, technique, and safety in the water. The lessons are delivered over three levels, based on your general ability;
Learn to Swim
Learn the basic stroke techniques and develop the right skills to feel safe, comfortable, and confident in the water.
Wednesday: 7–7.45pm
Friday: 12-12.45pm
Improvers
These swimming lessons are suitable for adults who know how to swim but need a refresher to gain confidence, improve stroke technique, and increase stamina in the water.
Monday: 7-7.45pm
Life Savers
Qualified instructors deliver a comprehensive programme of RLSS UK National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) courses, running a number of times throughout the year.
Get in touch with us to discuss our next NPLQ course.
Children's Swimming Lessons
Following the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, our children’s swimming lessons deliver a high standard of safe, inclusive, and effective teaching syllabus for all ages, with clearly defined progression stages and continual assessment from their teacher.
The lessons are structured into ability levels, starting from pre-school age upwards to Stage 10, progressing when the child is ready.
Children's Lessons FAQs Accordion
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When do children’s swimming lessons take place?
Children’s swimming lessons take place at various times every day of the week. Contact our Reception Desk to enquire about the different stages and find a suitable day for you.
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Is the pool and facilities fully accessible?
Yes, the pool and facilities are fully accessible, with an accessible changing room and toilet, a family change cubicle with a baby change facility, and poolside hoist.
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What is the parent:child ratio?
For children under 10, parents/guardians must remain in the building watching the lesson take place.
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Can I cancel/be refunded for a lesson?
Swimming lessons are paid in blocks, so it is not possible to receive refunds for individual lessons. To cancel the remainder of an entire block, please speak to the Aquatics Coordinator at Sport Lancaster.
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How many swimmers attend lessons?
The number of swimmers in each lesson depends on the Stage. All ratios for lessons are within the Swim England guidelines.
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Are the lockers and changing facilities free?
Yes, there are lockers and changing facilities that can be used. The lockers require a £1 coin or a standard locker token.
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Can I swim when my child is having a lesson?
Yes, under normal circumstances lessons take place in 2 lanes of the pool therefore casual swimming can take place at the same time. The cost of a swim would be chargeable on entry.