SWIMMING LESSONS AT NORTH CITY FAMILY & FITNESS CENTRE

Here at North City we help hundreds of adults and children learn to love the water each and every week. 

Lessons start from the age of three months with our Swimbies programme, right through to our Adult Beginner, Improver and Advanced Lessons. We believe it's never too late to learn such an important lifeskill and our dedicated team of teachers will help you do just that. 

We also offer one to one lessons and intensive short course lessons during school holidays.

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Dippers - 3 to 12 months

Dippers baby swimming sessions give you time to bond with your child while we teach you and your child water basics. Entry at three months to cruising (approx. 12-18 months)

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Splashers - 12 months to 2 years

Following on from Dippers, Splashers infant swimming sessions are a great way to grow your child's water confidence with you right beside them. Entry after completing Dippers or children walking (approx. 12-18 months) to 2 years.

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Paddlers - 2 to 3 years

Moving on from Splashers, Paddlers sessions build on the fundamentals and prepare them for swimming independently. These infant swim lessons are designed for those who have completed Splashers or for children aged 2-4 years old.

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Dippers, Splashers and Paddlers FAQ's

Water Temperature? 28 Degrees 

Baby Change Tables? Five

Family Changing Rooms? 4 in total. Please ask a member of staff if requiring rooms 1-3

Buggy Store? Yes! Just a £1 coin or a locker token that is returnable 

Adult in the water? Yes 

What should my child wear? Any swimming costume and a swim nappy, available to buy from reception

Room for spectators? Yes! Our viewing area is located on the first floor 

Parking? Plenty of spaces and all free!

Anything else? We'd recommend bringing your towels onto poolside to help keep baby warm once leaving the pool 

*filmed at Manchester Aquatics Centre

Pre-School - 3 to 5 years

Our Pre-School swimming lessons focus on developing your child’s confidence in the water and introducing them to the key skills they’ll need to swim on their own safely. Lessons are available with and without parents in the water. 

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Foundation - Aged 4+

Our Foundation swimming lessons are designed for school-aged kids who are beginners or completely new to swimming. These lessons will teach them how to be safe in and around water.

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Development - Aged 5+

Development classes are a level above Foundation lessons and are for children who already have a good basis of swimming skills and who are able to swim 15m unaided. Like our Foundation classes, these cover various ability levels, ensuring each child feels comfortable.

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Pre-School, Foundation & Development FAQ's

Water Temperature 28 degrees

Adult in the water? For Pre-School lessons only

What should my child wear? Swimming trunks, swimming shorts or swimming costume 

Swim hats? Swim hats are provided and are grouped by ability level. Ask your teacher for your hat on your first lesson

Room for spectators? Our viewing gallery is located on the first floor. 

Teacher in the water? We have a teacher in the water to support our foundation red pupils and help them settle in

Adult Swimming Lessons

Whether you are getting in the pool for the first time or refreshing and improving your swimming skills, come and learn with our resident Swim Doctor. Our Adult Swimming Lessons are ideal for beginners whilst covering the basics and giving you a foundation to build on

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Women-Only Lessons

Build your confidence in the water with sessions led by qualified female swimming instructors. Catering to girls and women of all swimming stages and abilities, develop a healthy lifestyle while enjoying the social and mental benefits of swimming with our Women-Only sessions. Run for women, by women, our sessions are led by female swimming instructors and cater to girls and women of all abilities.

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1:1 Lessons

Our lessons work on a ratio of one teacher to one learner, which enables 100% contact time between the swimmer and teacher. This also helps those learners to receive individual attention for the entire lesson when they may struggle in larger groups. Available for both adults and children. Subject to Availability

Enquiries: northcity@gll.org

Adult Lesson FAQs

What is the water temperature? Between 28-29 Degrees

What do I need to bring to lessons? Just your swimwear. Bring a hat and goggles if you feel more comortable swimming with these. Don't forget your towel!

What level are the lessons? We run beginner and improver lessons. 

Are there any Women-Only lessons? Yes, on a Thursday evening, these run alongside our Women-Only swim session and are led by a female instructor in the teaching pool.

Can I book a one off session? Yes! These sessions are available to book on the app in the swimming tile and can be booked upto 7 days in advance

Customer Testimonial

"My 8 year old son has been attending lessons for less than a year. He was comfortable wearing arm bands and due to his additional needs lacked confidence in attempting to swim without them. Jess, his swimming teacher, has such an amazing way with the children which boosts their confidence. She immediately recognised that my son’s anxieties were stopping him from attempting new steps so Jess adapted the lesson to suit his needs. Before we knew it his confidence shot through the roof! Now, not only does he now swim without armbands but he can confidently swim under water. Jess, thank you so much for simply being you"