Pools - Swim School

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The Swim School offers a wide range of learn to swim classes and aquatic courses.

View details of the courses available by going to the Programmes section of our online booking service:

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Booking Classes

Bookings can be made by using our online booking service or by phone:

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Phone:   (04) 801 4403

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For Learn to Swim classes, see the Booking Timetable below.

Discounts

Discounts of 5% are available for online bookings. Discounts of 20% are available for Leisure Card holders, but only through phone bookings. Refer to the following information about the conditions that apply to discounts:

Learn to Swim

Holiday bookings for new and existing customers open on Monday 12 March 2012 (the school term ends on Thursday 5 April).

New Customers

You need to contact the Swim School to first assess your swim level before you can book.

However, you can use Recreation Bookings to view details about the courses available.

Bookings for Swim School classes for Term 2 2012 open on Tuesday 3 April 2012.

Existing Customers

You can use Recreation Bookings to book courses. See the Booking Timetable below - these dates apply to both phone and online bookings.

Booking Timetable for Term 2 2012 Classes

Pool Rollover Bookings Open Rollover Bookings Close Preferential Bookings Open
Karori Pool 8.00am, Thursday 22 March 9.00pm, Monday 26 March 8.00am, Thursday 29 March
Keith Spry Pool All bookings open 8.00am, Wednesday 21 March.
Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre 8.00am, Tuesday 20 March 6.00pm, Saturday 24 March 8.00am, Tuesday 27 March

Rollover bookings are those where we have automatically rolled over the customer into the identical course as their previous set of lessons.

Preferential bookings are available to existing customers.

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Learn to Swim Programme

The Learn to Swim programme provides for every level, age and ability.

Adaptive
For people with impairments

One-on-one lessons adapted for people with impairments (for any age).

We can also help you find out about funding for swimming lessons.

Waterbabies
6 - 36 months

Encourages enjoyment and confidence in the water while learning floating and kicking skills and progressing to going under water.

Caregivers need to be in the water and take part.

Preschool
3 - 5 years

Develops and extends swimming and water safety skills while building self-esteem, confidence and motor skills.

School children

Develops and extends swimming and water safety skills - caters for all levels from the nervous beginner to those who can swim lengths.

Adults

Caters for all levels - from basic survival swimming skills through to improving stroke and breathing techniques
Children enjoying Learn to Swim.
Children enjoying Learn to Swim

The classes operate all year round, matching the primary school terms. Some block courses are available in the school holidays.

The Learn to Swim programme is available at:

For more details, refer to:

Wellington City Council runs the Learn to Swim programme in partnership with Water Safety New Zealand. The programme supports the National Swim for Life campaign.

Aquatic Courses

  • Diving for preschoolers
  • For school children - kayaking, springboard diving, sportfit classes and Aquatic Club
  • Kayaking for adults

The Aquatic Club includes a variety of water-based activities for school children such as snorkelling, kayaking, surf sense and springboard diving.

More Information

Swim School

Phone: (04) 801 4403
Email: swimschool

Phone line hours:

Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday:    9.00am - 6.00pm

Department Details:
Recreation & Events

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