SWIMMING LESSONS
Swimming is a vital life skill and available to everyone. Better offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, at reasonable prices. Our Learn to Swim framework is designed by industry experts to ensure the lessons are of the highest quality, fun and hassle free. With our 'Swimbies' classes from three months, to our Adult Swimming Lessons, everyone is catered for on their learn to swim journey.
SWIM FOR ALL / FREE SWIMMING FOR 16yrs & UNDER
Swim for all is a general swim session for all ages and abilities for fun and fitness. Children 16yrs & under swim for free.
Pre-booking is advised to assure your space.
Every Sunday 12.00 - 1.00pm
We also offer free swimming during the school holidays.
Monday - Friday 1.30pm - 3.00pm
One competent adult swimmer may supervise up to 2 under 8’s or non swimmers 11-16 at a time.
SWIM FOR FITNESS
Lane swimming to suit all speeds to ensure you get the most out of your swim. Swim at your own pace in our slow, medium or fast lane.
Competent lane swimmers over the age of 11 are allowed to book Swim for Fitness sessions. Swimmers aged 11-17 should be competent swimmers of a club standard.
Your booking is for 1 hour and includes changing time.
AQUA AEROBICS
Getting fit can be for everyone. Water based classes are a great alternative for those who are looking for a low-impact but still high energy workout. These sessions are great if you want to burn calories, tone your body while taking care of your joints and improve mobility. Water exercise will make you feel refresh and increase serotonin level to keep you not only fit but also happy, which is good for mental health as well.
SURVIVE & SAVE
The Survive & Save program is a lifesaving award scheme open to anyone aged 12 years and over.
ROOKIE LIFEGUARD COURSE
This course teaches various lifesaving and rescue techniques to provide children the skills they need to be confident and safe in or around the water.
The course is aimed at 8 to 12 year olds who can swim at least 25m competently and unaided.
Wednesdays: 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Free Swimming for 16yrs & under and over 60's
In partnership with the Welsh Government we are able to offer free swimming for children 16yrs & under and over 60's at the following times:
16yrs & under
Every Sunday 12.00 - 2.30pm
School Holidays only Monday-Friday 1.30-3.00pm
Over 60's
Mondays 10:30-11:30.
Women & Girls only Swimming
Our women & Girl only swimming sessions embody a great mix of having fun, socialising and technique. These sessions give you some time to destress during a busy week among like-minded women.
Every Thursday 11.00am - 12.00 & Friday 6.00pm - 7.00pm
School half terms there is an extra session on a Thursday 10.00am - 11.00am
Did you know that we have a Women only Gym at Maindy Centre?
Check it out Here
Women only Swimming Lessons
We are proud to be a partner with Women Connect First who deliver Women only swimming lessons at Maindy Centre.
Women Connect First is a registered charity led by and for Black, Asian and other minoritised women and girls.
Sessions are bookable through Women Connect First at admin@womenconnectfirst.org.uk
Every Thursday during term times 11.00am - 12.00
Swimming for trans, nonbinary, and intersex people
We are proud to be a partner of Trans Aid Wales who run a swimming event twice a month at Maindy Centre.
The whole pool is rented out just for trans, nonbinary, and intersex people, as well as their friends and family.
For more details and to book please hello@transaid.cymru