Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons

Dive into fitness with our six-week adult swimming lessons at Mardyke Arena UCC. Classes start on  Monday 21st October 2024, for both beginners and improvers.

Class Schedule:

  • Mondays: 7 PM (Beginner), 8 PM (Improver)
  • Tuesdays: 7 PM (Beginner), 8 PM (Deep End)
  • Wednesdays: 10 AM (Improver), 11 AM (Beginner)
  • Thursdays: 8 PM (Beginner), 9 PM (Deep End)

Skill Levels:

Beginner Level:
For non-swimmers or those nervous in water, this class introduces basic flotation and movement in a 0.8m shallow pool. The focus is on building confidence, relaxing, and having fun while learning fundamental skills. Once comfortable, you’ll be ready to advance.

Improvers Level:
For swimmers who can float and glide on their stomach and back. Held in a 25m pool with a depth of 1.0m, this class focuses on learning front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke. You’ll refine your technique and master breathing skills, with an introduction to deep water towards the end of the course to prepare for the advanced level.

Advanced Level:
This class is for refining strokes and improving overall technique. Advanced skills such as stroke improvement, breathing control, diving, and tumble turns are covered. Held in a 1.8m deep pool, you’ll swim half-lengths and practice with flippers. The butterfly stroke is introduced, and we can help you plan swimming drills for personal training.

Pricing:

  • Members/UCC staff: €85
  • Non-members: €95

Bookings open: 9 AM, TUESDAY, 24TH September. Bookings will be available via our Mardyke Arena App. Members/UCC staff are urged to download and set up their accounts in time to have their memberships added/verified to receive the reduced rate.

Children Swimming Lessons

Assessments Fully Booked
Our children’s swimming assessments are now fully booked. Keep an eye on this page, as we’ll let you know if any spaces open up!

Link to Book Swim Assessment

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Swimming Lessons cater for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years. Our swimming lessons cater for children of all abilities and our experienced staff will be on hand to assist and encourage all children to progress from Level 1 to Level 5. We offer a lane-swimming programme to children who have completed Level 5, to continue to develop their stamina and skills in the water.

All children are required to complete a pre-assessment before joining lessons. These assessments are carried out before each term begins.

Assessments are limited and unfortunately booking a swim assessment will not guarantee a space in lessons. Spaces in our lessons are dependent on children moving up a level.

Course Days & Times

Level 1 – 5

  • Monday – Friday: 15:30, 16:15 & 17:00
  • Saturdays: 09:00, 09:50, 11:00, 11:45 & 12:30

Lane Swimming

  • Monday – Friday: 17:40

For more information, please contact our receptionist on 0214904751 or by email childrensactivity@ucc.ie