Windsor Leisure Centre Swimming

Leisure Pool Closure 1/11/21

We are excited to announce the water flume stairs installation, essential pool area developments, and decoration works will take place from Monday the 1st of November until Monday the 10th of January 2022.

I am sure you will agree that it will be very exciting to finally be able to open the new water flume in January 2022.

During this time of construction, there will be a number of site controls and restrictions in place.

Access to the work area is restricted to permitted contractors only. This means that all members of the public will not be permitted to enter the pool hall area at any time.

The following facilities will be closed throughout the next few months:

Leisure pool

Health suite

Poolside toilets

Zen studio

If your / child’s swimming lesson is currently in the Leisure Pool, please visit the tab below to view further swim information.

All our members will have the option to use the family swim sessions and health suite at Braywick Leisure Centre right up until the new predicted completion date of January 10th 2022.

If you wish to discuss this further then please email membership.admin@leisurefocus.org.uk, who will deal with each query on an individual basis.

Leisure Pool Closure - Swimming lessons

Swimming Lessons from Monday 1st November 2021

If your swimming lesson is currently in the Fitness pool directly behind reception then there are no changes to your lessons during this period.

There will be limited changing rooms available so we do advise customers to come swim ready for all classes.

Please see below the lessons affected that are currently in the leisure pool.

Discovery Ducklings (Adult & Child Lessons)

All discovery ducklings classes will be moved to a section of the fitness pool, changing will be provided along the fitness pool. We will also increase the temperature of the fitness pool during this time.

Monday 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am

Tuesday 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am

Wednesday 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am

Thursday 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm

Friday, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm

Ducklings (Pre-school Classes)

The ducklings class currently on a Wednesday 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm in the leisure pool will be moved to a section of the fitness pool.

Stage 1-7 (After school & weekend lessons)

The classes on a Wednesday 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm that are currently in the leisure pool will be merged with the lessons in the fitness pool during this period.

The classes on a Saturday morning at 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am will, unfortunately, be cancelled and the swimmers direct debit will be frozen during this time. If you wish to temporarily move to an alternative slot during this period then please email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

We can not guarantee any moves due to the capacity of our current classes.

The classes on a Sunday morning at 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am will be moved to the fitness pool during this period.

Leisure Pool - Fun Swimming

Fun 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.

OUR BRAND NEW WATER SLIDE COMING IN JANUARY 2022

*Please note, our Leisure Pool will be closed from Monday 1st November 2021 until January 2022 for the essential pool area developments, and decoration works to complete our water slide.

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 of your booking confirmation and present it to reception on arrival, this can be shown on your mobile device.
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.
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 your allocated swim session to change.
Admission to the changing village is not permitted until 15 minutes prior to the booked swim session
All normal pool rules apply.
Lockers operate using a padlock you can provide your own or purchase for £4.
If, for reasons beyond our control, your session is canceled, we will endeavor to contact you prior to your arrival at Windsor Leisure Centre and a full refund will be given.
Disabled ticket - All ages - will require to verify your ticket status on arrival failure to do this will require payment of full ticket price.
Disabled plus carer ticket - this ticket includes 2 spaces with a carer free of charge but we will require to you verify your ticket status on arrival failure to do this will require payment of full ticket price.

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 armbands 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 customers to come swim ready for their session
Sanitise their hands and temperature taken on entry to the building.
Follow social distancing at all times
Check-in at reception for your session.
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)

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Swim Only Membership

Membership Type	Cost
Swim Only (Fixed 12 month minimum DD)	£27.00

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

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OVER 18'S CLICK TO JOIN

Swimming Lesson Term dates

Term Dates:

50 week programme

Monday 12th April 2021 - Sunday 19th December 2021

Term time 38 week programme

Monday 19th April 2021 - Friday 16th July 2021

*Excluding Monday 31st May - Friday 4th June 2021

Monday 6th September - Friday 17th December 2021

*Excluding Monday 25th - Friday 29th October 2021

To enquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

Swimming Lesson Prices

Monthly Direct Debit:

Windsor Leisure Centre

Monthly Direct Debit:

50 week programme - £33.75
Term time 38 week programme - £25.65
Adult Swimming lessons - £38.48
Price Per 30 minute lesson - £8.10

To enquire, email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

Swimming Lesson Helpful information

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

Swimming Lessons - Adult & Child 3mth-3yrs

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 months-1.5 years

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

Discovery Ducklings 2: 1.5 years-2.5 years

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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: 2.5 years-3 years

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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.

For more information email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

Swimming Lessons - Pre school 3-4years

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 non swimmer - Book online here

Ducklings 2

Confident non-swimmer kicking with a float on front, face in the water - Book online here

Ducklings 3

Confident swimmer, up to 3 metres on front - Book online here

Ducklings 4

Swimming over 3 metres on front & back - Book online here

For more information email swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

Swimming Lesson Age 4 years +

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

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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

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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 - Water out of their depth

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

For more information email Swimming@leisurefocus.org.uk

Swimming Lessons - Adults 16 years +

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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+

Class	Mon	Tues	Wed	Fri
Adult Beginners	09:00am			08:30am
Adult Intermediate		09:00am		09:00am
Adult Improvers	09:00am	09:00am
AquaFit	18:15pm	08:00am	18:30pm	08:30am
Aqua Natal