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Swimming
| Childrens Lessons | Kings School of Swimming | Canterbury Swimming |
| Adult Lessons | Training for Adults | Deep Aqua Aerobics |
| Over 50's Aqua Aerobics | Fun Splash | Specialised Swimming |
Click for here for Swimming Timetable.
Childrens Lessons
What ever your child’s age and ability we have classes to suit everyone’s swimming needs. Your child can start swimming from as early as 6 months in our adult and child classes, also known as Duckling awards. The classes have been primarily designed to introduce very young children and an accompanying adult to the pleasures of being in the water. Great emphasis is placed on enjoyment and developing water confidence, taking the baby from initial introduction to the water, to achieving independence without the parent. The awards have been specifically developed to support the new foundation for the National Teaching Plan. The lessons run in courses of 10-12 week blocks, each lesson is half an hour long and held Monday-Thursday mornings.
The National Teaching Plan has been developed as a template for learn to swim schemes. It has been designed to assist our fully qualified teachers whose own experience and training will enhance the implementation of the plan. It consists of 12 levels, level 1 being a non-swimmer and level 12 being a competent swimmer. All our lessons follow the NTP which proves highly successful. NTP lessons run in courses of 10-12 week blocks, and are held on Saturday and Sunday mornings and Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
King’s School of Swimming (K.S.O.S)
Anyone can come along for a free trial during the sessions below, where an individual’s ability will be assessed. Attendance can be more than once a week depending on ability and space. The School of Swimming runs alond similar lines to a junior swimming club and is available for swimmers grade 9 (NTP) upwards. The main emphasis is on the development of underpinning skills and effective techniques, to include starts, turns, use of pace clock, simple land based
loosening exercises, racing procedures and relevant drills appropriate to the four competitive strokes. An internal mini gala is held once a year.
Sessions:
| Mondays | 18.00 - 19.00hrs | |
| Tuesdays | 16.30 - 17.30hrs | |
| Wednesdays | 18.00 - 19.00hrs | |
| Fridays | 17.45 - 18.45hrs | |
| Saturday | 18.00-19.00 K.S.O.S / Water Polo (Children aged 11-13 years) |
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| Sundays | 18.00 - 19.00hrs (Children aged 10-12 years) | |
| 19.00 - 20.00hrs (Children aged 12-15 years) |
For further information please contact Pam Murray (www.p.murray@kingsrecreation.co.uk)
Canterbury Swimming Club
Canterbury Swimming Club also use the Centre for training purposes. Training times depend on age and ability of the individual swimmers. Please contact Pam Murray at the Centre for more information or click on to the Canterbury Swimming web site. www.marlins-canterbury.org.uk
Adult Lessons
Stroke, Skills & Stamina
These classes are for all levels and will include diving tuition.
| Advanced: | Wednesdays | 07.50 - 08.35 |
| Beginners: | Sundays | 20.00 - 21.00 |
Swimming Training for Adults
Our swimming instructors will structure each session to incorporate training schedules for fitness along with helpful coaching tips for strokes.
| Wednesdays | 19.00 - 20.00 |
| Sundays | 20.00 - 21.00 (shared with school of swimming) (This session is run as a 6 week course - please contact reception for more details) |
Deep Aqua Aerobics
Take the plunge with the 45-minute class of rhythmic and dynamic exercise, using full range of movement incorporating cardiovascular training and muscular endurance. You are supplied with an aquatic buoyancy belt to help you with your exercise during the class. Why not make our Aqua class part of your weekly programme?
| Thursdays | 19.00 - 19.45 |
Over 50’s Aqua Aerobics
A work-out in the pool which is ideal for all fitness levels. The water creates resistance and lends support enabling a safe but effective work-out.
| Tuesdays | 13.00 - 13.30 |
| Wednesdays | 13.00 - 13.45 |
Fun Splash
The fun splash session is for all ages to come along and enjoy an hour of fun in the pool with the inflatable Aqua-run. The family splash session is especially for families. Our pool equipment will be available for your enjoyment.
| Family Splash | Sundays | 13.30 - 14.30 |
Ask about our special family price: Silver Family £8.40 (2 adults and 2 children)
Individual Swimming Lessons:
These half hour sessions are available for adults and children of all abilities and are with a qualified instructor. Please ask for further details at reception.
Adults only Swimming:
Adult only swimming sessions are during holiday periods only. They run Monday to Friday 12.00 – 13.00.
Swimming Courses.
As an approved ASA Education Centre, we are able to offer accredited courses in conjunction with the ASA. These courses can enable current swimming teachers to increase their qualifications and new candidates to become swimming teachers. Our educational programme also includes one day Continued Professional Development seminars and the STA National Aquatic Rescue Standard qualification (Nationally Recognised Qualification).
Why not attend a 2 day swimming training course? This takes place between Christmas and the New Year and is designed for good club swimmers aged between 9 – 16 years. This course includes land conditioning, circuits, flexibility, stroke analysis and a gala on the last afternoon. Please click onto the link provided to find out more information regarding all courses run at The King’s School recreation Centre.
