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Pool Guidelines It is our aim to provide you with an enjoyable swimming experience. Please follow these guidelines. Adults are classified as 6yrs and above. Children under 8yrs of age must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times. Pool Programme colour key Public Swimming l B l K l L l T ly Casual swimming sessions for all ages and abilities. The following adult to child ratios apply Small Pool: Children under yrs: adult to children Children aged -7yrs: adult to children Combination of ages: adult to children Main Pool: Children under yrs: adult to child Children aged -7yrs: adult to children Combination of ages: adult to child Lane Swimming including Rise and Shine l B l K l L l T ly For all swimmers aged yrs+ who are capable of swimming at least 00 metres. Big Bathtime l B l K l L l T ly For pre-school children and their parents; play in our small pool filled with toys. Swim Nappies: Working on the advice of the Institute of Sport & Recreation Management all children up to yrs of age must wear swim nappies before entering the pools. These are available for sale at reception. Please shower before entering the pool. School Holidays: During School and Bank Holidays the Pool Timetable may change please either visit our website (www.activecentres.org) or call the Leisure Centre in advance. Groups: Should you be a member of a large group or club ( people or more) we would really appreciate it if you could call to let us know when you intend to swim. Please do so by telephoning our Customer Services. Centre key: l B Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre l K Kingswood Leisure Centre l L Longwell Green Leisure Centre l T Thornbury Leisure Centre l Y Yate Leisure Centre Funtime Main Pool l B l L ly Toys, floats and fun; an active play session for the family to enjoy. Funtime Small Pool l L l Y Toys, floats and fun; an active play session for the family to enjoy. Learn to Swim l B l K l L l T ly We have a range of swimming courses available for tots, children and adults of all abilities. Schools and Clubs l B l K l L l T ly Pool space is used by local schools and during the evenings space may be allocated to clubs. Aquafit l B l K l L l T ly A fun, water-based exercise class to music suitable for all levels of fitness. Disability Swim l B l K l L ly A social session dedicated to people of all ages with disabilities. Diving l K We have metre and metre springboards and a metre platform at Kingswood. Family Night l B Enjoy a relaxing evening with your family in our pool. Supported by Woods Estate Agents
Ladies Only l B l K A ladies only recreational swim for all swimming abilities. Medical Advice Swim l T For anyone with disabilities or for those who are advised to swim for medical reasons. Rookies 8-yrs l B l K l L lt Rookies Junior Lifeguards club covers water rescue and emergency response with competitions and challenges. Swim 60yrs+ l B l K l L lt For people aged 60+ looking to swim in a relaxed, social atmosphere. The diving boards at Kingswood are open for use during the last -minutes during set sessions. Staff Training l B l K l L l T ly Pool sessions allocated for staff development and training courses, such as NPLQ (National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) and Swimming Teachers Courses. NPLQ and Swimming Teacher Courses l B l K l L l T ly The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is a standard qualification for lifeguarding in any UK swimming pool. If you are interested in taking this qualification or attending one of our Swimming Teacher Courses please call 000 000. 6yrs+ and a strong swimmer One to One Lessons l B l K l L l T ly We offer one-to-one swimming lessons for customers with Special Needs only. Customers will need to complete an Application Form (available from reception). Each lesson lasts minutes Scuba Diving 8yrs+ l T Learn to PADI Scuba Dive with Subaquaholics field training team for young divers on our action packed, underwater fun course. All equipment provided. Splashtastic l T Loads of toys, floats and fun; an active play session for the whole family to enjoy. Swim to Fitness - 6yrs+ l B l T Designed to improve and develop swimming stamina, strength and technique. Swim to Fitness - under 6yrs l B l T ly This is a set training session to help improve stroke and swimming fitness. Attendees should be able to swim at least 00metres+ Swim to Fitness l K l Y This is a set training session to help improve stroke technique and swimming fitness. yrs+ and able to swim 00metres+ in the main strokes Pool Parties l B l K l L l T ly Birthday or an event coming up? Then why not hire out one of our pools and hold your very own pool party? Main Pool or Small Pool Triathlon l K Y Ideal for swimmers looking to improve their swimming fitness and technique. Water Walkerz l B l T Walk, run, flip and spin on water in our completely watertight hamster balls.
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre Key -6 Lanes available Small/Learner Pool Public Swimming Pool Sessions Staff Training Lane Swimming Party/Event Hire Learn to Swim Schools and Clubs 6.0am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm 6 Rise & Shine Schools Adult Schools 60+ Aquafit Childrens Lessons Aquafit Adult Lane Swimming Lessons Shallow End Swim Deep End Swim Only Adult Lessons Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Club Adult Lessons Rise & Shine Lane Swimming Schools Aquafit Shallow End Schools Childrens Lessons Aquafit Lessons Adult Adult Lessons Deep End Staff Swim Swim Only Training Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Adult Lessons Rise & Shine Lane Swimming Schools 60+ Swim Schools Childrens Lessons Club Adult Swim to Fitness Advanced Adult Swim with to Fitness Instructor with Instructor Schools Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Club Adult Lessons Rise & Shine Lane Swimming Disability Swim Session Schools Childrens Lessons Development Squad Ladies Only Adult Lessons Adult Swim Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Club Adult Lessons Rise & Shine Schools Schools Childrens Lessons Swimming Club Lane Swimming Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Rise & Shine Childrens Lessons Advanced Adult Swim to Fitness Junior Swim to Fitness Development Squad with Instructor Childrens Lessons Parties Rise & Shine Fun Time Childrens Rookies Staff.0 -.pm Lessons Training Water Walkerz Parties available to hire until.pm Childrens Lessons 6.0am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm
Kingswood Leisure Centre Key -6 Lanes available Small/Learner Pool Public Swimming Pool Sessions Staff Training Lane Swimming Party/Event Hire Learn to Swim Schools and Clubs 6.am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm 6 Schools U6 s Rookies Swimming Club Ladies Adults 6 Swimming Only Rise & Shine (from 6.am) Childrens Lessons Shallow Staff Training End Childrens Lessons Aquafit Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Adult Lessons Ladies Aquafit 6 60+ Schools Childrens Staff Training Swim to Fitness 6 (Dive boards Lessons Swimming Club Adult Improvers Rise & Shine open for mins) Sub Aqua Club Shallow End Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Big Bathtime 6 Aquafit 60+ Schools U6 s Rookies Swimming Club Canoe Polo 6 8. - 9.0 Term Time only Club Rise & Shine Childrens Lessons 7.00am - 8.am Deep End Only Shallow End Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Swimming Club Big Bathtime 6 Schools 60+ Schools Childrens Diving Boards Triathlon 6 (Dive boards Lessons Swimming Club Rise & Shine open for Adults Only (from 6.am) mins) Shallow Shallow Shallow End End End Only Schools Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Aquafit 6 Schools Childrens Lessons Swimming Club Sub Aqua Club 6 Rise & Shine Shallow Free Diving End Club Big Bathtime Aquafit Childrens Lessons Childrens Lessons Swimming Club Free Diving Club 6 Childrens Lessons Diving Boards Diving Boards Disability Parties/Events 6 Session ( hour) Session ( hour) Group Session Hire Shallow End Shallow End Only Only Childrens Lessons Parties Childrens Lessons Parties 6 Diving Lessons Swimming Club Swimming Club Swimming Club Canoe Polo Club 6 Sub Aqua Club Shallow End Only Big Bathtime Swimming Club 6.am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm
Longwell Green Leisure Centre Key -6 Lanes available Small/Learner Pool Public Swimming Pool Sessions Staff Training Lane Swimming Party/Event Hire Learn to Swim Schools and Clubs 6.0am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm 6 Rise & Shine Schools Schools Learn to Swim Aquafit Aquafit Adult 6 Lane Swimming Swim Shallow Shallow End End Big Bathtime Adult & Baby Lessons Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Schools Learn to Swim 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit Disability Schools Learn to Swim Ladies Aquafit Adult 6 Lane Swimming Swim Swim Ladies Swim Shallow Shallow (Deep End) End Shallow End End Big Bathtime Pre-School Pre-School Childrens Lessons Schools Learn to Swim 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit Schools Schools Learn to Swim Adult Lessons Aquafit Adult 6 Lane Swimming Swim Staff Training Shallow End Shallow End Big Bathtime Adult & Toddler Swim Pre-School Childrens Lessons Schools Learn to Swim Big Bathtime 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit Schools Aquafit Aquafit Adult 6 Lane Swimming Rookies Learn to Swim Swim Shallow Shallow End End Baby Lessons Toddler Lessons Big Bathtime Pre-School Childrens Lessons Schools Pre-School Learn to Swim 6 Rise & Shine 60+ 60+ Aquafit Schools Learn to Swim Adult Improvers Adult Advanced 6 Lane Swimming Swim (9.0-0.am class) 60+ Whole (0.-.00am class) Whole Pool Adult Pool 60+ Swim Swim (Widths Only) Shallow End Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Schools Learn to Swim 6 Childrens Parties/available for Hire 6 Lessons Parties/available for Hire Parties/available for Hire 6 Adult Only Family Fun Time Adult Staff 6 Lane Swimming Swim Training Parties/available for Hire Family Fun Time 6.0am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm
Thornbury Leisure Centre Key -6 Lanes available Small/Learner Pool Public Swimming Pool Sessions Staff Training Lane Swimming Party/Event Hire Learn to Swim Schools and Clubs 6.0am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm 6 Rise & Shine Medical Advice Swim Aqua Zumba Schools Staff Training Childrens Lessons Swimming Club Adult Swim Adult Lessons 6 Lane Swimming to Fitness (from 7.am) Adult Swim Medical Advice Swim Big Bathtime Schools Childrens Lessons Lessons 6 Rise & Shine Schools Lessons Swimming Club Adult Swim 6 Lane Swimming to Fitness (from 7.am) Big Bathtime Schools Childrens Lessons 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit Schools Childrens Lessons Swimming Club Adult Swim Staff Training 6 Lane Swimming to Fitness (from 7.am) Swim Finn Club Adult Swim Childrens Lessons Schools Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Staff Training 6 Rise & Shine Schools Adult Lessons Schools Lessons Swimming Club Aquafit Scuba 6 Lane Swimming Diving Club (from 7.am) Scuba Childrens Lessons Schools Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Scuba Diving Club 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit 60+ Lane Schools Swimming Club Scuba 6 Lane Swimming 60+ Lane Diving Club (from 7.am) Scuba Diving Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Schools Big Bathtime Scuba Diving Club 6 Adult Swim Parties/ Childrens Lessons Parties/ Rookies 6 to Fitness Private Hire Private Hire Rise & Shine Splashtastic Lane Swimming (7.-9.00am) NB: Pool closes at. for Parties Childrens Lessons Big Bathtime Splashtastic Big Bathtime Parties Childrens Lessons Parties Rookies 6 Rise & Shine Parties/ Childrens Lessons Junior Swim Available for Hire 6 Lane Swimming Private Hire to Fitness (7.-9.00am) NB: Pool closes at. for Parties Childrens Lessons Big Bathtime Parties Childrens Lessons Junior Swim Fit Rookies Water Walkerz Childrens Diving Lessons 6.0am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm
Yate Leisure Centre Key -6 Lanes available Small/Learner Pool Public Swimming Pool Sessions Staff Training Lane Swimming Party/Event Hire Learn to Swim Schools and Clubs 6.am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit Aquafit Schools Schools Childrens Lessons Adult Lessons Swimming Club Staff Training 6 Lane Swimming (from 6.am) Deep End Swim Only Big Bathtime Schools Childrens Lessons Schools Childrens Lessons Adult Lessons Swimming Club 6 Swimming Club Schools Schools Childrens Lessons Junior Swimfit 6 (from 6.am) Rise & Shine Lane Swimming (from 6.am) Big Bathtime Schools Childrens Lessons Schools Childrens Lessons 6 Rise & Shine Schools Schools Childrens Lessons Aquafit 6 Lane Swimming (from 6.am) Big Bathtime Schools Childrens Lessons Schools Childrens Lessons 6 Rise & Shine Aquafit Schools Staff Training Childrens Junior Swimfit Swimming Club Swim to Fitness 6 Lane Swimming Lessons (from 6.am) Deep End Swim Only Big Bathtime Childrens Lessons Schools Childrens Lessons Swimming Club 6 Swimming Club Aquafit Schools Schools Swimming Club 6 (from 6.am) Childrens Deep End Lessions Swim Only Big Bathtime Schools Childrens Lessons Schools Fun Time Childrens Lessons 6 Rise & Shine Childrens Lessons Fun Time Disability Parties/Private Hire 6 (from Group Session 7.am) Childrens Lessons Parties/Private Hire Fun Time Disability Group Session Parties/Private Hire 6 Rise & Shine Childrens Swimming Club 6 (from Lessons 7.am) Parties/Private Hire (until.pm) Childrens Lessons 6.am 7am 8am 9am 0am am noon pm pm pm pm pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 0pm
Active Aquatics Swimming Lessons Experience the journey through Aquatics...from tiny tots to Adults, we offer a wide comprehensive range of swimming courses for all ages and abilities. Our lessons follow the National Plan for Teaching Swimming devised by the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). The plan takes the non-swimmer through to a competent swimmer where skills are acquired through an environment where emphasis is placed on fun. Develop quality stroke technique Coordinated breathing Kicking technique for all strokes Learn about Rotation and Orientation Safe entry and exit from the water Work towards grades and colourful badges and awards Should you have any queries or wish to enrol your child on a Swimming Lesson course please complete the Customer Enquiry Form Babies and Toddlers (Pre-School) Teach your baby/tot a core life skill in a fun based environment. Our approach to teaching will help enable your child to feel at ease in the water. Our Duckling Awards are designed to help babies and toddlers enjoy learning to swim with help from parents or guardians. Your child can work towards five grades of colourful awards, each with its own certificate and badge. Grade -: Buoyancy aids, such as armbands can be used for the first four grades as the child learns to float and gets used to the water. Grade : The fifth grade has young swimmers jumping into the water, submerging, floating and swimming five metres without aids. Please complete the Customer Enquiry Form on the inside cover of the back page should you wish to join a babies or toddlers group. Babies normally come to the pool from mths old and after their initial immunisations. yrs+ and attending School Why learn to swim? Swimming is for all; no matter what your size, shape or physical ability. It s fun and social and can lead onto a whole range of other opportunities in water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing or sailing. It can ultimately save your life. Why the National Plan for Teaching Swimming The plan was produced by the National Governing Body for Swimming (NPTS), the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA). They support the delivery of swimming lessons across the UK ensuring all teachers/coaches are fully ASA qualified and receive Continual Professional Development. The plan takes the non-swimmer through to a competent swimmer; skills are acquired through an environment where emphasis is placed on fun and games. Below are the focus areas of skill that are developed through the training programme: Safe entry into the water Safe exits from water Buoyancy & balance Rotation & Orientation Streamlining Aquatic breathing THE NATIONAL PLAN FOR TEACHING SWIMMING (NPTS)
THE NATIONAL PLAN FOR TEACHING SWIMMING (NPTS)! Customer Enquiry Form School Age (yrs+) Name of Parent or Guardian: Title: Mr Mrs Miss Firstname: Surname: Address: In order to progress your child will need to meet pre-set criteria outcomes for each stage; there are 7 core stages in total. The core NPTS (Stages -7) Stage : Developing basic safety awareness, basic movements skills and water confidence skills. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. floats, woggles etc. Stage : Developing safe entries into the water, including jumping in, travel up to metres on the front and back, rotate unaided to regain upright positions. Swimmers may use aids, e.g. floats, woggles etc Stage : Developing safe entries including submersion, travel up to metres on the front and back, progress rotation skills and water safety knowledge. Stage 6: Developing effective swimming skills including coordinated breathing; developing the water safety aspects and understanding of preparation for exercise. Stage 7: Developing quality stroke technique up to 00 metres, incorporating skills learnt and combining them to develop a linked route and complete successfully an obstacle course that combines a variety of skills accomplished throughout stages -7 Should you have any queries or wish to enrol your child on a Swimming Lesson course please complete the Customer Enquiry Form opposite. Postcode Day time telephone number: Email address: Name of Child: Childs Date of Birth: Sex: Male Female Please tick your most convenient swim school site: Bradley Stoke Kingswood Longwell Green Thornbury Yate Current swimming ability / any badges held: (If your child is a non-swimmer or if you are unsure please leave this blank) Stage : Developing the understanding of buoyancy through a range of skills, refining kicking technique for all strokes, and swimming 0 metres to a given standard as directed by the ASA. Thank you Internal Use: Stage : Developing watermanship through sculling and treading water sills, and complete rotation, also performing all strokes to the given standard as redirected by the ASA.
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre Fiddlers Wood Lane, Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. BS 9BS Kingswood Leisure Centre Church Road,Staple Hill, South Gloucestershire. BS6 RH Longwell Green Leisure Centre Aspects Leisure Park, Leisure Road, South Gloucestershire. BS 9LA Thornbury Leisure Centre Alvestion Hill, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. BSJB Swimming Pool Programme This timetable is valid from April 0. We welcome any feedback you may have to help us improve. Please complete a Customer Comment Card to let us know what you think. Cards are available from Reception. All information was correct at time of going to press. The activities described may be subject to change at the discretion of management. Active Centres are operated by Circadian Trust on behalf of South Gloucestershire Council. Yate Leisure Centre Kennedy Way, Yate, South Gloucestershire. BS7 DQ Contact details for all centres 000 000 www.activecentres.org April Programme 0 Follow us on lf www.facebook.com/activecentres l twitter.com/activecentres