SWIMMING POOL
The 50m swimming pool at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness is a hub of activity: improving health, fitness and swimming ability in all ages. Half of the pool has a moveable floor to enable shallower water for junior members, swimming lessons and less confident swimmers.
Our pool has been designed and timetabled to ensure there are always lanes available for members to swim, therefore your swimming membership is never limited.
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Membership
Membership at Sport & Fitness allows you access to the pool with a variety of sessions that cater for all.
Your membership also includes use of the steam room and sauna to relax pre- or post- swim.
Only those with a membership are permitted to use the pool.
Please note: Visitors to the pool must bring their own clean, indoor footwear, or purchase reusable flip-flips from Reception to wear around the pool. You are also welcome in bare feet.
JUNIOR SWIMMING
Junior Swimming Lessons
Our teachers are dedicated to providing a friendly, inclusive environment, teaching the Swim England Learn to Swim pathway. Please note, we currently have a large waiting list for swimming lessons.
- Lessons over 10 weeks for children up to 16
- Each child will be given a swimming hat and locker band
- Certificates are included at no extra cost
- Parents have access to the home portal which allows you to follow your child’s progress and purchase lessons
- Children’s swimming lessons run throughout the week during term time
- Duckling classes and lessons for stages 1-7 are 30 minutes and lessons for stages 8-10 are 45 minutes
- We follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Pathway. If you are unsure of the correct stage for your child, please look at the expected outcomes of each stage here.
- Children’s swimming lessons will run for ten consecutive weeks from the date of your first lesson. Only lessons missed due to medical reasons (doctor’s note required) can be re-credited. Please see the terms & conditions for more details
School Swimming
Sport & Fitness offers a pioneering experience for school swimming lessons. We will help children become competent swimmers and confident in the water. Our mission is for children to enjoy swimming and create a pathway for them to participate outside of school.
- Swim England School Swimming Charter accredited lesson programme (modules 1 and 2)
- Daily or weekly programmes of 45 minute slots available Monday to Friday during term time
- A safe poolside environment and designated changing facilities
Prices start from £105 for 30 children.
HOME PORTAL
ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS
- With a maximum of one swimming teacher to ten adults, you will gain individual tuition, empowering you to develop your skills and confidence
- Equipment is provided including a locker band, floats, woggles, kick boards and pull buoys
- The pool has walk-in steps rather than ladders, for easier access in and out of the pool
- All lessons are suitable for physically impaired swimmers, however, if you need support in the water, your carer will need to support you in the water
- Lessons will run for ten consecutive weeks from the date of your first lesson. Only lessons missed due to medical reasons (doctor’s note required) can be re-credited. Please see the Terms & Conditions of Use for more information.
- 1:1 Lessons
Contact us for more information and bookings. Please note, it may take up to 21 days to process 1:1 lesson requests due to the time needed for administration.
Cost: £125 for five lessons for members; £150 for five lessons for non-members.
There is currently limited availability for 1:1 swimming lessons. If you would like to enquire about 1:1 lessons, email [email protected]
- Beginners (Level 1)
This first stage requires no previous swimming experience. It will work on increasing water confidence, and basic front and back paddle. Our beginners lessons and the waiting list are currently full.
- Intermediate (Level 2)
For those who can demonstrate front and back paddle. It will introduce full front crawl, with rhythmical breathing, and backstroke. Breaststroke may be introduced. Intermediate lessons and the waiting list are currently full.
- Improvers (Level 3)
Taking place in the deep end of the pool, these lessons will work on improving technique in Front Crawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke. It will work on increasing stamina and swimming up to 400m. Improver lessons and the waiting list are currently full.
- Master Swimming (Level 4)
These lessons are for advanced swimmers, continuing work on Front Crawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke, and equipping you with the skills to compete in events. There is currently limited availability for Master swimming lessons. If you would like to enquire, please email [email protected]
- Disability 1:1 Lessons
Thanks to the Alumni Impact Fund, a University initiative that supports innovative projects, free one-to-one swimming lessons for staff and students with disabilities will be available and will be suitable for all types of disability. Register your interest now using the ‘Register your interest in Disability 1:1 lessons’ button for these free lessons, and you will be contacted by a member of our swim team with further information when they are able to resume. Courses of up to 10 free lessons per person will be available.
Please note, we currently only have limited availability for 1:1 and Master level swimming lessons. We are not currently accepting enquiries for all other levels as the waiting list is full.
AQUA CLASSES
Aqua Fit
Aqua Fit combines all the benefits of moving in water with a fun and challenging interval-based class to help you get fitter and tone all major muscle groups. This 45 minute class is perfect for all ages and abilities. Also suitable for women in their pregnancy or those recovering from injury.
Swim Fitness
Swim Fitness is an instructor led lane swimming class which aims to improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness through swimming! Each session will work on different strokes, distances and pace. Participants should be able to swim 200m of front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke.
Aqua Natal
Aqua Natal is a blend of relaxation, exercise and fun for mums-to-be. An expert instructor will guide you through light exercises to help prepare the body for labour, whilst relaxation and breathing will contribute to your overall wellbeing. This class is also a great opportunity to meet other parents.
COVID-19 NOTIFICATION FORM
If you are unable to attend swimming lessons due to a positive Covid-19 result or you have been asked to self-isolate due to Covid-19, please complete this form to notify us.
COVID-19 NOTIFICATION FORM