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Leisure and Sport

Swimming Sessions - Health Hydro

Classes (14+ years)

Aquarobics fitness classAquafit

A water-based approach to fitness and rehabilitation for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. The buoyancy of water enables you to exercise and / or recover from injury with minimal strain on joints, improving your fitness level by working against the resistance of water in a structured, enthusiastic and supportive atmosphere. The class is taught by a fully-qualified Aquafit instructor.

For more information, times and prices, click here.

Sessions For Everyone

Family swimming

Casual Swim

An open session where everyone can come along and enjoy a relaxing swim in a safe environment.

Times

Health Hydro Swimming Pool Programme

Below is a downloadable p.d.f. of the Term time swimming pool programme

Pool Programme

and the School Holiday timetable

Pool Programme

Prices

Junior Full price: £2.80
Under 3 Years: Free
Family Group (4 people maximum, 2 adults): £12.30

Lane swimming

Laned Swim

A session specifically designed for those who want to improve their fitness in a controlled environment with no interruption. The pool is generally divided into three lanes - slow, medium and fast - and swimmers are encouraged to swim in the most appropriate lane in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.

Dawn Dippers

Enjoy a relaxing swim in an early morning swim session. The pool is laned for this session. Children are only permitted (with an adult) to attend these sessions if they are competent swimmers and agree to swim in the lanes provided.

Times

Health Hydro Swimming Pool Programme

Below is a downloadable p.d.f. of the Term time swimming pool programme

Pool Programme

and the School Holiday timetable

Pool Programme

Prices

Young at Heart - 50+ swimming

Masters Swim

These informal sessions are aimed at the older age group. Swim at your own pace in a relaxed atmosphere.

Times

Day Time Pool
Monday 11.30am-12.00pm Small Pool

Prices


Young at Heart - 50+ swimming

Swim Clinic (16+ years)

An opportunity for you to swim under the watchful eye of a qualified ASA Swimming instructor, who will help you improve your technique. Swim clinics are available for all abilities and levels and you can just turn up to the session of your choice. Sessions range from non-swimmers through to intermediate and fitness swimmers.

Times

Day Session Time Pool
Sunday Intermediate Swimmers and Stroke Correction 8.30am-9.30am Small Pool
Sunday Non Swimmers and Beginners 9.30am-10.00am Small Pool
Sunday Fitness Swimming 10.00am-11.30am Large Pool

Prices

toddler splash session

Toddler Splash

Playing in water is a great way to build your child's confidence. We provide casual swim sessions where babies and pre-school children accompanied by their parent / guardian can play and have fun in the water in a safe unthreatening environment.

Times

Day Time Pool
Monday 1.30pm-2.30pm Small Pool

Prices

wet and wild session

Wet 'n' Wild

These fun-filled sessions are designed for children. They include the use of floats and play equipment.

Times

Day Time Pool
Saturday 9.00am-12.30pm Small Pool

Prices

Junior Full price: £2.80
Under 3 Years: Free
Family Group (4 people maximum, 2 adults): £12.30



Children's Safety Information

Important Information - Please note that NEW supervision ratios for children's safety come into effect from June 2007.

For further details, please
click here.

As a guide, the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management (ISRM) advise babies should be 6 months plus, due to temperature and Chlorination levels.



Birthday Parties

Celebrate your birthday party in style at one of our swimming pools. Choose from a party where your birthday tea is provided (Link or Oasis) or provide your own party tea (Dorcan or Health Hydro)

Courses

Enrol on a swimming course and learn to swim or improve your skills, whatever your age or stage, under the guidance of ASA-qualified coaches in accordance with the nationally-recognized award scheme.

Why not enrol on a school holiday swimming course?

Swimming clubs

There are five swimming clubs in the local area.

Further Information/Contact

For further information, please telephone Health Hydro on 01793 465630.

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