Got Questions?
For new students wanting to try and see before making a bigger commitment. Applies to your first lesson only.
Redeemable for a 'One to One' or 'Two to One' lesson.
When choosing a teacher roughly match your ability to the simple description and the teacher’s specialist level(s) in their bio.
Each teacher's profile, under the heading 'Specialism', describes which level(s) they specialise in.
This isn't to say that if you're a beginner you'll get less of an education with a teacher that doesn't teach advanced. We all have our niche and all our teachers are very good at the levels they teach at.
· A swimming costume
· Goggles
· A swimming hat if you have long hair.
· Don’t forget a padlock to secure your belongings in a locker
· A towel to dry off after your session. If you don’t have a towel, you can rent one at the venue for £2.
· It’s also a good idea to bring a bag to carry your wet costume home after the lesson.
Anything of value. Like expensive watches or jewellery or work laptops or items of sentimental value. Unfortunately, we are not immune to thieves and we would hate for you to have anything stolen. Even when padlocked an unscrupulous thief will have ways and means to access the locker. If you can't avoid bringing valuable or important items to your lesson, then please bring them to poolside and they will be safe there. There is CCTV and they can be left adjacent to the lane during your lesson. There is no CCTV in the changing rooms for obvious reasons.
(1) For your safety and reassurance.
(2) You learn faster.
Hands on/ Manipulation.
We demonstrate.
Mirroring.
(3) We see more.
(4) Better communication.
We hear and are heard better being at your level. For our more advanced students we are in and out as most benefits the student.
Intensively works well for beginners to lay down the basics. But if you're not in a rush, then once per week is a good cadence, with an additional swim of *independent practice advised (*only when water safe). It's really up to you how often.
A one hour lesson is sufficient on any given day. Two hours back to back is not advised.
No. You can book all lessons immediately if you would like to secure your preferred day & time. Alternatively, you can book at your convenience (we do ask that you respect the expiry though).
Via the LearnToSWIM app. By far the best way to manage your lessons.
(1) Aim to arrive at the venue 15 minutes before your lesson.
(2) Introduce yourself to the club reception staff. Let them know you're here for a swimming lesson. They'll ask you to sign in. You will be requested to show your email booking confirmation (day & time not receipt) to the reception staff as proof of booking.
(3) Change
(4) Meet your teacher on poolside. They are easy to spot. They'll be wearing a full body wetsuit