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Alive Swimming 2019/20
Alive Swimming Learning to swim is a fantastic experience and lots of fun for everyone. It not only teaches you valuable lifesaving skills but also allows you to enjoy a lifelong activity that is invaluable in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Alive Swimming is based upon a framework called the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway. All our Swimming Instructors are qualified and committed to continuous improvement and ensure fun is part of every lesson. The Learn To Swim Pathway ensures the swimmer receives the best possible instruction based on the swimming expertise of Swim England. The Pathway takes the swimmer from the first splash, to developing confidence and competence in the water, providing badges and certificates along the way. The Alive Swimming Programme uses a continuous booking system and swimmers are continuously assessed. Swimmers’ ability and speed of progression will vary depending upon the individual. Swimmers will progress when all competencies have been achieved. New customers can book through reception who will advise on a suitable class and the times available. If a suitable class is not available, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when a place becomes available.
Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway Adult and Baby 6 months – 2 yrs**
Introduce you and your baby to the water and develop confidence through play. (Discovery Ducklings 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Adult and Child 2 yrs - 4½ yrs**
Focusing on developing water confidence through informal play. (Ducklings 1, 2, 3 & 4)
Stage 1* Builds water confidence through play and introduces basic stroke technique, progressing to a stage where children are confident in the water. Stage 2 Developing your child’s confidence so that they are able to swim with basic technique without floats and armbands. Stage 3 Building sound foundations in stroke
technique and developing breathing techniques.
Stage 4 Building competence in all strokes and the development of other aquatic skills.
Stage 5 Perfecting the aquatic skills along with controlled breathing and continual stroke improvement. Stage 6 Continual improvement of strokes and efficient swimming as well as developing a greater awareness in personal water safety. Stage 7 Introduction into the early stages of training in competitive swimming. Stages 8, 9 & 10 Prepares swimmers to take part
in competitive swimming clubs, focusing on effective techniques and drills and associated racing skills. (1 hour class.)
Please note: Stages 1 to 10 are for children aged 4½ years and above. * To ensure participation all customers in the Stage 1 classes must bring armbands to their first swimming lesson. Armbands are stocked on site for purchasing at a competitive price. ** For these lessons, the child must be accompanied in the water by a parent, or guardian over the age of 19.
Rookie Lifesaving
Once the swimmer has developed the core range of skills required to be confident, competent and safe in the water through stages 1-7, the swimmer may then choose to undertake the Rookie Lifesaving course. For children 8-13 years.
Adult & Ladies only Swimming
We offer adult and ladies only swimming lessons for both complete beginners and those wanting to improve technique, skill and stamina.
Alive Swimming Programme
Oasis St James Downham Leisure
12PM 12:30PM
Adult & Child
4PM 1PM 1:30PM 2PM 3:30PM 8AM 8:30AM 9AM 9AM 10AM 4:30PM 5PM
Stage 1
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
4PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 4PM 4PM 4PM 5PM 4PM 5:30PM 8:30AM 8:30AM 9AM 9:30AM 9:30AM 10AM 10:30AM 11:30AM 4PM 4:30PM 5:30PM
Stage 2
(varying age groups please check online)
Mon Weds Thurs Sat Sun
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5PM 5PM 5:30PM 4PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 4:30PM 5:30PM 4PM 4:30PM 6PM 9AM 9AM 9:30AM 10AM 10AM 11AM 5PM 6PM 6:30PM
Stage 3
Adult & Baby Wednesday
Key
Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM 4:30PM 5PM 5PM 5PM 6PM 6:30PM 4:30PM 5PM 6:30PM 9:30AM 10AM 10:30AM 10:30AM 11AM 5:30PM 6PM
4PM 4:30PM 5PM 5:30PM 6PM 5PM 5:30PM
Tues Weds Thurs Fri
5PM 5:30PM 7PM 4:30PM 5PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 7PM
Sun
4PM 5:30PM 6PM 6:30PM
Mon
Stage 5
5PM 5:30PM 5:30PM 8:30AM 9AM 9:30AM 11AM 11:30AM 11:30AM
Sat
5:30PM 6PM
Tues Weds Thurs Fri
6PM 6PM 6PM 6:30PM 6PM 7:30PM 8:30AM 8:30AM 9AM 11:30AM
Sat
Stage 6
5:30PM
Sun
4:30PM 5PM 6PM
Mon Tues Thurs Sat Sun
4:30PM 4PM 6:30PM 5PM 6PM 8:30AM 9AM 9:30AM 5:30PM 6PM
Stage 7
Stage 4
Mon
Mon Thurs Fri Sat Sun
5PM 5:30PM 6:30PM 9:30AM 10AM 6:30PM 7PM
Stages 8, 9 & 10 Weds Sat Sun
6PM 10AM (S8 & 9) 11AM (S10) 10:30AM 6:30PM 4:30PM
Rookie Life-saving (for children 8 - 13 years) Mon
6PM
Thurs
6PM
Adult Lessons (B: Beginners I: Improvers L: Ladies Only) Mon Tues Weds Sun
6:30PM (B & I) 7:15PM (B) (L) 8PM (I) (L) 2:30PM (B & I) 7PM (B) 7:45PM (I) 7:30PM (B & I)
Payments Payments for swimming lessons are made by monthly direct debit. Direct debit payments are taken the 1st of each month and pro-rata fees may be applicable depending on when you join the progamme. For lessons at Oasis, Direct Debits will be collected over 10 months, and will not be collected in August and December. When you join our swimming lessons you will also receive a free Alive Card providing Alive Card discounts on all other Alive Leisure sports activities. Your child’s place in the classes is secure while your direct debit subscription is maintained. Evidence to support concession entitlements must be provided on an annual basis. Downham/St James Direct Debit Alive Card Alive Card Concession
30 mins class £20.50 £13.50
45 mins class £28.70 £19.20
60 mins class £38.90 £25.90
Oasis Direct Debit Alive Card Alive Card Concession
30 mins class £18.50 £12
45 mins class £26.50 £17.50
60 mins class £35 £22
Communication
Cancellations
• Please read and understand the pool rules • Please inform us of any special requirements, learning difficulties, or medical conditions you or your child may have in advance of the lesson • Please refrain from liaising with the coach while lessons are in progress • All registers and progression will be recorded by the instructor • You will receive an email to notify you of your child’s progression to the next stage. Please ensure we have your current email address • Badges and certificates can be purchased from reception
Alive Leisure reserves the right to cancel any lesson or course. To cancel your child’s lessons, please inform us in writing, providing a minimum notice period of one month. Refunds will not be issued if a swimmer is withdrawn before the payment subscription is due to expire unless there are exceptional circumstances in which case requests must be made in writing and will be dealt with on an individual basis by Alive Leisure.
One2One Swimming Lessons For swimmers who want to enhance their swimming skills and receive personalised coaching on a One-2-One (swimmer and coach) or Two-2-One* (2 swimmers and coach) basis you can book in with one of our qualified instructors at your nearest swimming pool.
30 Minute Session One-2-One 6 Sessions
Full Price £25.55 £127.85
Alive Card £20.55 £102.85
Concession £20.55 £102.85
Two-2-One 6 Sessions
£51.15 £255.75
£31.15 £155.75
£31.15 £155.75
60 Minute Session One-2-One 6 Sessions
Full Price £35.80 £179
Alive Card £25.80 £129
Concession £25.80 £129
Two-2-One 6 Sessions
£71.60 £358.05
£41.60 £208.05
£41.60 £208.05
*Pupils must be of a similar ability, staff can provide you with more information on this. ** By invitation from the instructor only. Cancellations: 24 hours’ cancellation notice must be given. In the event of your teacher being unavailable, another teacher may be provided. If we are unable to provide another teacher then you will be informed that the lesson is cancelled and issued a credit note towards another lesson. For full terms and conditions, please visit aliveleisure.co.uk
For more information or to book, please call or visit: Alive St James Pool 01553 764888 Alive Downham Leisure 01366 386868 Alive Oasis 01485 534227
Class Etiquette • No fizzy drinks • Do not eat for 1 hour before the lesson • Remove all jewellery • Shower and use bathroom before entering the pool • Tie back long hair • Arrive 10 minutes before the lesson • Store belongings in a locker – 20p non-refundable charge! • Have fun and stay safe
• Under 8’s require a parent or responsible adult aged 18 years or over to remain in the designated viewing area for the lesson for the duration of the session. Under 8’s must be supervised within the changing facilities at all times. • Don’t swim if you feel unwell • Spectating is only allowed from the viewing gallery • Photography is not permitted unless specific permission has been granted by the Duty Officer
20p
50p
£2
£1
How To Book Booking is made via reception, who will advise you on a suitable class and the times available. If a suitable class is not available, you will be placed on a waiting list, and contacted when a place becomes available. For more information or to book, please call or visit: Alive Downham Leisure 01366 386868 Alive Oasis 01485 534227 Alive St James Pool 01553 764888 1181-112-12