Unlock your full potential as a swimmer with Shankill Leisure Centre. Our swimming classes are designed to cater to all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced swimmers.
Whether you want to improve your water confidence, stay safe in the water or become an expert swimmer, our experienced instructors are here to help you achieve your goals.
Our Swimbies programme offers classes tailored to children between 3 months and 3 years, designed to provide a comprehensive and effective learning experience that instills water confidence for life.
As a parent, grandparent, or guardian, you can accompany your child in the pool and witness their first splashes firsthand.
Our instructors are highly experienced and certified to deliver infant swimming lessons that are tailored to each child's unique needs, providing expert guidance and support throughout the process.
During Dippers sessions, we not only teach you and your child water basics but also provide an opportunity for you to bond with your child.
Groups available:
Monday: 9.30am-10am
Joining Splashers sessions is an excellent opportunity to boost your baby's water confidence while being right by their side.
Groups available:
Monday: 10am-10.30am
Our Paddlers' lessons focus on laying a solid foundation and equipping children with the skills necessary to swim independently.
Groups available:
Monday: 10.30am-11am
Our Pre-School swim classes aim to build your child's water confidence while teaching them essential swimming skills for safe solo swimming. At this stage, parents are still expected to accompany their child in the water.
Groups available:
Wednesday: 2.30pm-3pm
At Shankill Leisure Centre, we understand the significance of children's swimming lessons as an essential life skill and form of exercise.
Our centre offers affordable and comprehensive children's swimming classes for all age groups and skill levels.
We acknowledge that every child has a unique learning pace and level of comfort in the water. Therefore, our experienced instructors tailor the lessons to meet each child's individual needs, ensuring that they acquire the necessary skills to stay safe and confident in the water.
Our school-aged beginner swimming lessons teach water safety and survival skills in three levels: Red, Amber, and Green. After completion, your child will be able to swim independently for 10 meters and have a basic understanding of all four swimming strokes.
Groups available:
Monday and Thursday:
3pm-3.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm, 4pm-4.30pm, 4.30pm-5pm, 5pm-5.30pm & 5.30pm-6pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
3pm-3.30pm, 3.30pm-4pm, 4pm-4.30pm, 4.30pm-5pm, 5pm-5.30pm, 5.30pm-6pm & 6.30pm-7pm
Saturday:
9am-9.30am, 9.30am-10am, 10.30am-11am, 11am-11.30am & 11.30am-12pm
Our Development classes are for children who can swim 15 meters unaided and focus on refining technique across all four strokes, introducing aquatic sports, and teaching essential water survival and rescue skills.
These classes also contribute to achieving Bronze, Silver, and Gold milestone awards.
Groups available:
Monday:
6pm-6.30pm & 6.30pm-7pm
Wednesday:
6.30pm-7pm
Thursday:
6pm-6.30pm, 6.30pm-7pm, 7pm-7.30pm & 7.30pm-8pm
Our Academy classes are the last level of our children's swimming lessons, aimed at empowering them to achieve personal goals and become confident, self-directed swimmers.
These classes emphasize advanced safety techniques, such as setting personal targets, junior lifesaving, and personal survival skills, which will help your child thrive.
Groups available:
Wednesday: 7pm-7.45pm