This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014at 1:00 pm by zoe.leahy@activenation.org.uk

Make A Splash! Have Fun And Be Safe In The Water!

More than 1 million primary school children across the country will break up for half term unable to be safe in and around water. According to the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) 51% of 7-11 year olds cannot swim 25m unaided and 52% of parents do not believe their child would be able to swim to safety if they were to get into danger in the water.

Right now more than 1,100 children and adults come to Yarborough Leisure Centre in Lincoln every week as part of our Learn To Swim programme. Feeling inspired to get involved? Try one of our courses:

Little Fins – £15.93 per month
This course is great for building your baby’s confidence in the pool from the early age of 2 months up to 1 year. This is a session where you can get in the water too, so that you can build that bond even further with your baby. Sessions are on Mondays at 3.10pm and Thursdays at 12pm – during term time.

Big Fins – £15.93 per month
Babies (1-2yrs) then progress on to Big Fins which continues to build their confidence through fun and play and is also held during term time on Thursdays at 12.30pm.

Parent & Toddler Sessions – £16.46 per month
These 30 minute classes run every week throughout the year for children aged 1 to 4 years – Children work towards Little Duckling awards whilst the parents are in the water to aid them.

ASA Stages 1-7 – £20.42 per month
Children aged 4 years and upwards have great fun learning the fundamental skills about safety in the water and being able to swim as they work their way up through these nationally recognised stages.

One to One Sessions – £11.75 for a 30 minute lesson
These lessons are available for children and adults who have a fear of the water, have had a bad experience in water or have a disability that prevents them joining a group class.

Junior Diving – £16.25 per month
For the more adventurous 7 year olds and over we run Junior Diving sessions on Thursdays from 6pm – classes are 30mins long and children must be able to swim 25m confidently. We follow the Great Britain Diving Federation award scheme.

Rookie Lifeguarding – £20.42 per month
Rookie Lifeguarding is held on a Thursday evening at 4.30pm for children aged 8 years and above. For most children Rookie Lifeguard will be the first opportunity to explore water safety and alternative safe aquatic play. Children must be able to swim 25m confidently.

Survive and Safe Lifesaving – £20.42 per month
This is held on a Thursday at 5.15pm for youngsters aged 12 years and over. This is the new lifesaving standard. There are Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels for you to take part in. Those taking part must be able to swim 25m confidently.

So please, do something Brilliant today – give us a call on 01522 873606 and see how we can help your child to swim and have fun in the water safely. Don’t forget to ask about our Half Term Intensive lessons and distance badges too!