Helston Sports Centre

Swimming Pool Programme

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About our pool

Helston Sports Centre has a traditional 25 metre, 6 lane swimming pool ranging in depth from 0.9m – 1.9m which is open 7 days a week for public swimming, swimming lessons, Aquafit and Swimfit classes and private hires.

Our water quality is excellent and we use a low chlorine ultra violet treatment system which is much more customer friendly, especially on the eyes.

Fun Sessions – We run fun sessions at dedicated times during the weekend which are suitable for all ages and abilities. Bring the family along for some great activity in the pool. There are plenty of floats and toys available.

Swimming Pool Admission Policy

Please read the Swimming Pool Admissions Policy if bringing children under eight years old swimming.

Please note: Occasionally we may need to change the swimming pool timetable at short notice owing to a variety of reasons. If travelling for any distance it is advisable to contact the Centre to confirm session times prior to your visit. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

For pricing information please see our fees and charges or look at our Learn and Swim membership on our membership packages page. For any further information please contact reception.

Special Swimming Sessions

Aquafit – A group fitness class in the pool – effective exercise without pain or strain in a fun and enjoyable environment. Resistance can be used to make movement easier or harder and participants are able to work at a level that suits them.

Parent and child – Fun and games in the shallow end for children under five years of age accompanied by a parent or guardian. Working towards mastering basic travelling techniques. A qualified Swim Teacher is always on hand to offer advice and with tips to make young children water confident.

Swim Fit – Length swimming to a programme with a coach in attendance. The ideal progression from swimming classes. Assistance in training techniques, stroke mechanics and goal setting. All skill levels welcomed.

All of the above lessons and sessions are led by qualified instructors in a safe and secure environment. Please contact the Centre for further information or to enrol.

Over 50s – A session dedicated to this group runs on a Thursday afternoon from 2.30pm – 3.30pm.

Swim School

Our Swim School incorporates the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming. The ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming offers clearly defined progression levels that are easily understood. With 7 different levels we can accommodate many different abilities. The emphasis is on teaching correct technique over short distances providing the foundations for sound swimming and pupil progress. It is also our policy to ensure lessons are enjoyable, interesting and above all offer the highest standards of water confidence, skills and technique.

Classes consist of blocks of 10 weekly sessions to form a 50 week swim school.

Classes consist of weekly half hour sessions. This enables us to place more emphasis on continual assessment. Swimmers will be placed in named groups ranging from Stage 1 to Stage 7. Each child will have the opportunity to achieve awards as they progress through the Swim School.

Lessons continue during school holidays, but we break for two weeks at Christmas.

All of our instructors are qualified by the Swimming Teachers Association and attend regular CPD training in order to maintain quality teaching and ongoing development. All Teachers are also CRB checked prior to employment.

For pricing information please see our fees and charges or look at our Learn and Swim membership on our membership packages page. For any further information please contact reception.

Stages 1 – 7

The ASA National Plan for Teaching swimming aims to provide a complete progressive aquatic pathway for learners of all ages to progress from their first aquatic experiences through to becoming safe proficient swimmers. The scheme aims to build on knowledge and skill development taking learners from developing basic awareness, the ‘class’ scenario, basic movement skills and water confidence skills, swimming 5m on front and back to developing quality stroke technique up to 100m, incorporating skills learnt and combining them to develop a linked routine and complete an obstacle course that combine a variety of skills accomplished throughout Stages 1 – 7.

Rookie Lifeguard

The Rookie Lifeguard programme is aimed primarily at children from eight years old and above. The course, which has been designed by water safety specialists at RLSS UK in partnership with colleagues at the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) for the National Plan for Teaching Swimming.

The programme features swimming and lifesaving skills supported by water safety education, allowing participants to enjoy swimming as an activity and, vitally, to protect their lives should an accident occur in or out of the water. Rookie Lifeguards will work for bronze, silver and gold awards, with three awards at each level.

Parent and Baby

We offer a regular, coached, parent and child session to introduce babies to a water adventure where confidence and safety skills are introduced. No need to book, just turn up. This activity is included free with some of our membership packages. For more information please contact reception.

Ducklings

An exciting series of 5 progressive awards designed to teach learners from 2 years basic swimming and water safety skills. Classes consist of blocks of 10 weekly sessions. For more information please contact reception.

Swim Fit

If you are looking for an alternative way to work out in the pool and get the most out of your swim, then try Swimfit.
Swimfit provides everything you need to motivate, challenge and support you to reach your fitness goals. Whether that is to lose weight, to tone, to improve technique or just to become fitter and stronger. Sessions are an hour long, no need to book, just turn up. This activity is included free in some of our membership packages, for more details please contact reception.