Windsor Leisure Centre Swimming

Family Swimming in the leisure pool is available to book online, please read through the information below before booking. Once ready to book please click the link which will take you through to our online booking system.

Windsor Leisure Centre Family Swim booking Terms and Conditions:

• Online bookings for family swimming can be made up to 7 days in advance.
• All sessions are available to book online.
• Please bring a copy (printed or electronic) of your booking confirmation and present it to reception on arrival. 
• No refunds or transfers will be given.
• If you have not adhered to the Attendance Rules and the supervision ratio, you will not be allowed entrance into the pool and there will be no refund issued.
• Covid Rules apply, if you do not adhere to these you will not be allowed entrance into the pool and there will be no refund issued.

• Please allow time to park and pay and display prior to your booked swimming session.
• Swim sessions at Windsor Leisure Centre are for a guaranteed 1 hour, beginning from the stated start time of your booked session, you will be permitted access 15 minutes before and after you allocated swim session to change.
• Admission to the changing village is not permitted until the 15 minutes prior to the booked swim session
• All normal pool rules apply, these can be found on our website.
• Lockers operate using a padlock.
• If, for reasons beyond our control, your session is cancelled, we will endeavour to contact you prior to your arrival at Windsor Leisure Centre and a full refund will be given.

Parking Terms And Conditions:

• The car park at Windsor Leisure Centre is operated on a pay & display basis with car park enforcement rules apply. Failure to do so may result in a penalty charge.
• It can be very busy at weekend, school holidays and bank holidays so please arrive with sufficient time to park safely.
• Blue badge holders are exempt from the parking restrictions provided your badge is clearly displayed

Attendance Rules:

• Swimmers will adhere to covid rules and the only people in their party are from their immediate family or support bubble.
• Adult ticket - Aged 16 - 65 years 
• Child ticket - Aged 3- 15 years
• Infant Ticket - Aged 0-2 years 
• Senior ticket - Aged 66 over  

• Swimmers within the booking comply with the supervision ratios of the pool;

• 1 adult to 1 child under 4 years old
• 1 adult to 1 child under 4 and 1 child between 4-7 years
• 1 adult to 2 children between 4-7 years old
• 1 adult and up to 5 children over the age of 8 years.
• 1 adult and 1 under 4 and up to 4 over 8 years
• 1 adult and 1 under 4, 1 aged between 4-7years and up to 3 over 8 years
• 1 adult and 2 aged between 4-7 years and up to 3 over 8 years.
• All sessions are non-refundable or transferable
• Do not attend if you have diarrhoea, or 48 hours after diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms have stopped
• Do not attend for 14 days after diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms have stopped,  if you have been told you have cryptosporidium
• Do not attend if you have a fever or otherwise feel ill
• Do not attend if you are under the influence of drink and drugs.
• Babies and toddlers are required to wear a swim nappy.
• It is the parents/guardians responsibility to provide arm bands or flotation devices for any child who requires these aids.
• No outdoor shoes to be permitted in the changing rooms. Shoe cover available on entry to the changing rooms..

Pool Rules:

• No Diving
• No Running
• No Outdoor footwear
• No bombing
• No acrobatics
• No shouting
• No heavy petting
• No food or drink on poolside
• No glass
• Do  listen to lifeguards at all times
• Do shower before entering the pool
• Do supervise children at all times
• Do have fun!

Covid Rules:

• We ask customer to come swim ready for their session
• Sanitise their hands and temperature taken on entry to the building.
• Follow social distancing at all times
• Wear a facial mask whilst circulating through the building.
• Check in at reception for your session
• No showering or hair dryers available.
• Cubicles sanitised after each use, please use available signage after using a changing room.
• Maximum of 6 swimmers per booking from the same household.
• If you show any signs of covid-19 please do not attend. This includes high temperature, a new persistent cough, a loss or change of taste/smell.
•  Please follow government guidelines regarding the tiered system. (link to government website)

Windsor Leisure Centre link to book

If you have read the Terms and Conditions CLICK HERE TO BOOK

Membership Includes:

• Full access to 25-metre/10 lane fitness and leisure pool during public sessions
• Full access to Sauna & Steam Rooms - 18 years and over
• 3-month Car Park Pass for only £15 for upto 3 hours
• Under 18's must join in centre and accompanied by a parent/guardian 
• Access to Braywick leisure centre swimming pool 

POOL TIMETABLE 

OVER 18'S CLICK TO JOIN 

50 week programme

• Tuesday 1st September 2020 - Monday 21st December

Term time 38 week programme 

• Monday 7th September 2020 - Friday 18th December *excluding Monday 26th - Friday 30th October 2020

To inquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

Monthly Direct Debit:

• 50 week programme - £29.58
• Term time 38 week programme - £22.48
• Adult Swimming lessons - £33.72
• Price Per 30 minute lesson - £7.10

To inquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

• All children over three will have to wear a swimming hat
• All children under three are required to wear a swim nappy
• Parents/guardians are required to stay within the building during the lesson*Covid restrictions may apply
• No parents or spectators are allowed on the poolside
• The unisex changing village is situated next to the main pool
• A padlock is required to operate the lockers
• Please do not leave clothes bags and belongings and attended
• For the protection of privacy please do not change the children on the side of the pool or public walkway
• Correct swimwear must be worn, board shorts or shorts below the knees are not acceptable

To inquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

Discovery Ducklings: Adult & Child lessons

The Swim England Discovery Ducklings Awards are the start of the learn to swim experience for all children. These awards are perfect for babies, and toddlers and pre-school children who are new to swimming lessons. Ideal for gaining water confidence while staying close to adult support.

Discovery Ducklings 1: 3-12mths 

• Introduces your baby into water and will encourage early confidence with the use of nursery rhymes and special teaching practices. 

Discovery Ducklings 2: 1-2 years 

• Developing skills and building confidence already introduced in  Discovery Ducklings 1. Children will be at ease with having their face  splashed with water and travel through the water on their front and backs. 

Discovery Ducklings 3: 2-3 years 

• Children will be working towards swimming with buoyancy aids but without support from the adult. Happy to get their faces and heads wet and be happy to be submerged under the water.They will work  towards being able to jump with support from the adult. 

To inquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

Our pre-school program for children aged 3 years+

Parents do not need to go in the water with their child. 

Duckling Awards are the next step on from the Discovery Duckling  Awards. They are designed to help toddlers enjoy learning to swim  without help from their parents or guardians. Ducklings 1 will see  children start to move by themselves in the water. By Ducklings 4  your child will be jumping in, going underwater, floating and swimming i've metres without support. Duckling Awards are great at promoting  increased independence and water confidence, to help prepare for  Stage 1. 

• If your child can not swim without buoyancy aids then they  require Ducklings 1 or 2. 

• If your child can swim without buoyancy aids then they  require Ducklings 3 or 4. 

• Ducklings 1 Unconfident swimmer

• Ducklings 2 Confident non-swimmer kicking with a float on front,  face in the water 

• Ducklings 3 Confident swimmer, up to 3 metres on front

• Ducklings 4 Swimming over 3 metres on front & back
  

To inquire, email swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

The ASA learn to swim awards 1–7 are divided into Progressive stages.

They make up the call national syllabus of learning to swim for primary school age children. They are designed to reward your child for the development of the essential aquatic skills they need to be confident, competent and safe in the water.

Guidance 

Can your child swim without buoyancy aids?

No, Stage 1 /  Yes, Stage 2-7 

Do they swim? Non swimmer Stage 1 

Can swim up to 5 m on front and can put face in water comfortably? Stage 2

Swim over 5 m front crawl, backstroke and basic breaststroke? Stage 3

10 m front crawl backstroke and breaststroke in water out of their depth? Stage 4

10 m front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly in water out of their depth? Stage 5

15 m front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly? Stage 6

25 m front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly? Stage 7

For more information email the swim team swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

Stage 1 

Moving forwards and backwards through the water for a distance of 5 metres.  Blowing bubbles with face in the water, regaining an upright position from the  front and the back. Moving into a stretched floating position using aids or support. 

Stage 2 

Push and glide from the wall on both front and back breathing normally  (attempting to turn on the side) and back for 5 metres. Rotate from front to back  and back to front, regaining a standing position. 

Stage 3  

Push and glide on both front and back into a log roll. Travel on front and rotate on  to back. Swim 10 metres on both front and back (turning to the side to breath)  breathing normally. Demonstrate breaststroke arms and legs. Fully submerge to  pick up an object.  

Stage 4 - Water out of their depth 

Push and glide from wall to the pool floor. 10 metres front crawl, backstroke,  breaststroke and butterfly legs, attempting arms. Head first sculling action for 5  metres in a horizontal position. Perform a sequence of floating positions. 

Stage 5 - Water out of their depth 

Performing a sculling action for 5 metres whilst horizontal on back and a 5 metre  feet rst scull. Tread water for 30 seconds. Swim a competent front crawl,  backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for 10 metres. Perform a somersault and  handstand. 

Stage 6 - Water out of their depth 

Sink, push off the side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into both front crawl and  breaststroke. Swim 10 metres with clothes on. 25 metres front crawl, backstroke,  breaststroke and butterfly, all with rhythmical breathing. Perform a surface dive. 

Stage 7 - Water out of their depth 

Swim 25 metres for all 4 strokes. Swim 50 metres continuously using 1 stroke and  10 metres using 3 different strokes. Forward and backward somersault. Log roll,  head first and feet first sculling. Various floating and sinking skills.

To inquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

Non-Swimmers 

To gain basic water confidence and travel through the water with aids.  To develop basic movements towards learning the strokes. 

Beginners 

To improve underwater confidence and progress towards swimming  unaided on front and back. To develop the ability to perform  breaststroke, backstroke and front crawl. 

Intermediate 

Designed for adults who can swim a reasonable distance on their front and back. To develop their technique and style in all strokes with the correct breathing, whilst gaining confidence in deep water.

Improver 

To perform the three main strokes to a good level, showing correct technique, rhythm and confidence in the water. Tuition will include diving and introduction to personal survival. 

Adult Classes 16 years+

*Classes are all 1 hour long

To inquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk 

Paula - 07901 574678

Alex - 07930 615529

Wally - 07941 522657

Camille - 07717 818699

Marcus - 07835 111165

Yvonne - 07729 119348

Sarah - 07541 998250

Tim - 07922 534087

Francesca - 07702 077297

Ally - 07749 040717