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Interested in learning to swim? Pools across the north of Kirklees are soon to be enrolling for their next set of swim lessons.
The pools’ courses are for children. Places on the 12-week courses are limited and are given out on a first come first served basis.
The courses are being held at Batley Baths, Dewsbury Sports Centre and Spenborough Pool. For further information or to book a place on the course ring reception at the centres. Batley Sports and Tennis Centre’s pool is still closed until the summer for a major refurbishment project.
Enrolment dates are as follows:
Batley Baths – 20th March
Tel: 01924 326167
Dewsbury Sports Centre – 1st April
Tel: 01924 325020
Spenborough Pool – 28th March (Beginners) 11th April (Water Confidence)
Tel: 01274 335140
The graded courses being run are for beginners through to Gold Award for children aged 6 years and above.
Ducklings is for children from six months old to three years, with an adult in the pool with them. This helps them gain confidence and swimming techniques from an early age.
Water Confidence is for children aged three to six years accompanied by an adult. The little swimmers learn safety, confidence in the water, swimming skills and stroke techniques using fun games.
From six years old, children go onto the Learn to Swim Scheme (graded), in which they are taught all four strokes and move up through the grades.
Children can practise what they have been taught by taking advantage of Swim4Free. Anyone aged 16 and under qualifies for free swimming during public swimming sessions. Simply register for a MORE card at your local KAL centre and pay a one-off fee of £2.
Swim4Free is also available for older people aged 60 and over.
For more information, go to KAL’s new website www.kirkleesactive.co.uk/swimming
