WET ACTIVITIES

We offer all kinds of water based sports and excercise

CASUAL SWIMMING

Swimming is an exercise that is open to virtually everyone, and as a non-weight bearing activity it is one of the best and most fun ways to get fit.

At the Northgate Arena we ensure that there is something to satisfy everyone’s needs offering swimming lessons and swimming lanes through to more relaxed, fun family swim sessions.

Leisure swimming (open from 12noon weekdays & 10am weekends with extended hours on school holidays!)

Unlike the sterile atmosphere of a rigid lane pool, at the Northgate Arena you will find a freeform leisure pool that incorporates a six lane, 25 metre, area. It starts from a beach section and gradually gets deeper until it reaches a depth of 3.2 metres. So, shallow enough for young families to mess about and have fun in and deep enough for the more confident swimmer.

Training Pool

Specifically designed to accommodate the more serious swimmer, lessons and fitness classes, this pool has been designed so that it is never more than 1.2 metres deep. This is a four lane, 25 metre swimming facility that gives even more choice and options.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Don’t be intimidated; if you are new to swimming or simply want to improve we will have something for you. The Aspire scheme offers lessons for every age and ability and is designed to promote individual progress and performance.

Aspire is a flexible programme for all ages and abilities that promotes individual progress and improved performance. ASPIRE’s aim is to produce swimmers with all-round ability and fitness to provide a lifetime of enjoyment.

Aspire lessons are imaginative and fun with emphasis on learning through discovery.

Aspire is divided into four groups. Following the amateur Swimming Association National Plan for swimming each group has a series of achievement awards to advance through.

Parent and child classes suitable for babies from 6month. Help you child to gain water confidence.
For the under 4’s.
Develops confidence in water, independent mobility & basic survival techniques.

Ages 4 and up.

For non swimmers gaining water confidence, improves developing stroke technique and advanced swimmers consolidating water competence and aquatic skills.

Includes awards for personal survival and rookie life guards. Lays foundations for competitive swimming with disciplines such as racing skills and swimming drills.

Designed for adults. Includes beginner and improver classes as well as skills and stamina training.

Free personalized swim pack for every child member

Free leisure pass for children on Direct Debit

approx 7.5% Discount for all Direct Debit users

Simply call us for your pack

Click here for prices

HOLIDAY FAST TRACK COURSES

The summer courses have now finished, however keep an eye on this page for any future courses.

CANOEING

We also offer canoe lessons. Open to anyone over the age of 8 years. You must be able to swim 25metres unaided and be confident in water.

We supply the canoes and paddles; you just need to bring your swim gear.

Prices

You can pay monthly at reception for £15 a month or by monthly Direct Debit at a discounted Price of £13.40. Payment is made in advance and is payable on 22nd of every month. The Price is calculated over a 40 week. There are no lessons at Easter, Whitsun, School Summer Holidays and Christmas.

From the options below please choose a class that best suits your needs.

Adult lessons are of a mixed ability group. In each class will be a group of students at the same level with individual instructors.

Intermediate paddlers would have achieved at least the BCU 1 Star Award.
Advanced paddlers would have achieved the BCU 2 Star Award.

Mixed - These lessons are aimed at family groups and run along the same lines as the adult lessons with multiple instructors teaching small groups. They are open to individual adults or children.

What to do now

Pick up an application form from Reception, Choose which day and time you prefer, Hand the completed form back to reception with advance payment, We will phone you as soon as possible with a start date.

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