Swimming Lessons

Since 1994 children and adults have learnt to swim at Sligo Regional Sports Centre.

We offer top standards of teaching. All swimming teachers at the Centre are fully qualified and are dedicated to passing on swimming skills to their classes that will encourage a lifetime love of the water. 

See below for details on our swim lesson levels or give us a call to arrange a complimentary swimming assessment during any of our public swim times.

Children in our lessons are giving priority on bookings.

 

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Class Levels

Little Ducks:

Who this level is for:
Non swimmers or new swimmers (Children need to be 4 years old)
Children swim with arm bands in the deep end of the pool with two
teachers/instructors in the water/deck.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Introduction to water through PLAY.
2. Fundamental and basic movements.
3. Introduction to swimming strokes.
4. Building confidence.
5. Progression to Beginners.

Beginners Class:

Who is this level for:
This class is for children age 5 plus from our little duck’s class or similar swimming class, who can perform the following:

  • Put face in the water and blow bubbles.
  • Push & glide on front with or without a float.
  • Push & glide on back with or without a float 
  • Kick and swim up to 5 meters on front with or without a float.
  • Kick and swim up to 5 meters on back with or without a float.
  • For safety reasons children need to be able stand with head/shoulders above the water in (0.8 meters).

Learning Outcomes:
1. FUN and participation.
2. General and basic movements.
3. Development of swimming strokes.
4. Building confidence and learning about personal safety.
5. Progression to Level One.

Level One Class:

Who is this level for:
Children from Beginners class or similar who can perform the following skills:

  • A sequence of changing shapes on their front.
  • A sequence of changing shapes on thier back.
  • Correct legs and arms for front crawl without a float for 10 meters.
  • Able to take one breath on front crawl over 10 meters withoiut a float. 
  • Correct legs and arms for back crawl without a float for 10 meters.

Learning Outcomes:
1. FUN and participation.
2. General and basic movements.
3. Development of swimming strokes and skills.
4. Building confidence and learning about personal safety.
5. Progression to Level Two.

Level Two Class

Who is this level for:
Children from level One class or similar who can perform the following skills:

  • Swim 15 meters full front crawl stroke with correct leg kick, arm entry and breathing.
  • Swim 15 meters full back crawl stroke with correct body position, leg kick and arm entry.
  • Swim 15 meters full breaststroke with correct leg kick, arm action and timing.
  • Perform butterfly leg kick
  • Comfortable in the deep end of the pool (1.8 meters).

Learning Outcomes:

  1. FUN and participation.
  2. Emphasis on speed, power, endurance, and aerobic conditioning.
  3. Improvement of all strokes and specific swimming skills.
  4. Health, fitness, and personal safety.
  5. Progression to Lane Swimming.
Kids Swimming Lessons

Lane Swimming Lessons

Who is this level for:
Children from our Level 2 class or similar who can perform the following skills:

  • Swim up to 25 meters full stroke Front Crawl with correct leg kick, arm entry, and breathing. 
  • Swim up to 25 meters full stroke Backstroke with correct body position, leg kick, and arm entry. 
  • Swim up to 25 meters Breaststroke with correct leg kick, arm entry, and timing. 
  • Attempt Butterfly.
  • Swim Inverted Breaststroke.        
  • Show ability to float and sink. 
  • Show ability to dive
  • Show ability to turn
  • Perform a straddle jump.
  • Tread water up to 1 minute.