A range of swimming lessons takes place during term-time in the safe environment of the 25 metre teaching pool. All instructors are fully qualified, experienced swimming teachers, who constantly encourage and help in the water to reassure all children and swimmers.
Children can start lessons when they are 4 years old, progressing from total beginner stage through to Stage 7 of the ASA National Teaching Plan (Special Parent and Toddler sessions are held for parents and toddlers from 6 months to 4 years old).
A range of badges are used which test both skills and stamina of the child. The implementation of the ASA National teaching Plan ensures that each child progresses through the correct skill and stoke development. All badges can be purchased from Reception on production of a pass from the child's swimming teacher.
Some pupils have progressed to represent local Swimming Clubs in particular the Stourbridge Swimming Club which meets at the centre on a regular basis to train. Several have further developed to county level and achieved National medals.
Waiting List
Due to the popularity and the success of the Swimming Lesson Programme at the Crystal Leisure Centre, a waiting list is often in operation for lessons.
Parent & Toddler swimming sessions
These lessons are suitable for children aged between 6 months and 4 years. The sessions are held in a pool with warm water, and provides a safe, quiet environment with fully qualified instructors. They are an ideal initiation into the water. The casual turn up and pay sessions held in the 25m pool take place on Mondays between 3.15pm and 3.45pm (term time only)
There is no need to enrol, just turn up and try. If your baby likes it then you can enrol on one of the courses.
Parent & Toddler Courses (term-time only)
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Day of the week |
Sessions available |
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Tuesday
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09:45am – 10.15am
10:15am – 10.30am
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Wednesday
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2pm – 2.30pm
2.30pm – 3pm
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Thursday
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2pm – 2.30pm
2.30pm – 3pm |
Please note that pre-enrolment is required for you to attend the above courses.
Owls (over 50’s swim lessons)
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Day of the week |
Sessions available |
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Wednesday & Thursday
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1pm -1.30pm
1.30m - 2pm
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Adult Swim Lessons
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Day of the week |
Length |
Sessions available |
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Mondays
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30 minutes |
8.45am
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Tuesday & Thursday
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45 minutes |
10.45am – 11.30am |
Junior Lessons Timetable (Term-time only)
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Day of the week |
Length |
Sessions available |
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Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
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30 minutes |
4pm until 7.15pm
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Saturdays
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30 minutes |
9am to 12noon
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Sunday
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30 minutes |
9am to 11.30am |
Differing swimming levels are available from complete beginners through the ASA levels.
Disability Swimming Scheme
The centre also offers swimming lessons through the Kellogs ASA scheme for children with disabilities.
For more information on the disability swimming scheme, please contact:
Sports Development
Telephone: 01384 815594
Pool Opening Times
Full details of the opening times of the pools can be found on the Leisure Pool and 25m Pool webpage.
