You/your child will need the following items for swimming lessons: Swimming costume/trunks/shorts Towel Shampoo & shower gel Hair clips/hair bands Swimming cap if desired Goggles Armbands (if child has their own) – however, we do provide swimming aids during lessons. Any medication that may be required (such as inhaler, epi pen etc.) For Rookie Lifeguard … Continued
We do not advise people swim on a full stomach. Do not eat in the hour you are coming swimming. If children are coming straight from school for swimming lessons they may need a small snack to maintain energy levels.
When booking into swimming lessons please let us know if your child has any medical conditions. This will then be uploaded on to their profile on the Swimming Lesson portal so your child’s teacher is aware. Please pop any medical conditions we need to be aware of over to us via email to info@mvtlc.org. Your … Continued
Swimming is a vital life skill. As 75% of our planet is water, it is vital that young people are given the opportunity to learn to swim for their own safety. Swimming is also one of the safest and most popular forms of exercise. It is a whole family activity, one that we participate in … Continued
Please get in contact with us if you are wanting to enquire about one-to-one swimming lessons. You can email us at info@mvtlc.org or contact the specific venue directly. Provide us with your name/your child/children’s name, date of birth, current swimming ability (including any distance badges that may have been awarded), any SEN/medical needs, as well … Continued
We advise you to wait until your baby has had its 12 week injections before you bring them to swimming lessons. They can start lessons after this in our Discovery Ducklings programme.
We appreciate that illness can happen, especially with little ones. Sadly we are not able to refund/or replace missed classes as yours/your child’s space is held regardless of attendance. This is to ensure that the space is always guaranteed. If you/your child is going to be off for a significant period of time, please do … Continued
You can sign up for swimming lessons via our website! Click here for more information.
You are able to bring your own swimming accessories as long as they are not the following items: No inflatable lilos or giant inflatable items/rings. No mermaid tails, flippers, snorkels, beach balls etc. If you are uncertain whether you can bring an item into your swimming session please get in contact with the venue in … Continued
30 minutes of activity is worth 45 minutes of the same activity on land due to the resistance of the water making your body work harder. The water also holds your weight so swimming is great for people who require low impact exercise.
