Children's Swimming Facilities
Swimming LessonsVictoria Swimming Centre (VSC)Anglesea Road, Portsmouth (tel: 023 9282 3822)
Eastney Swimming Pool (ESP) |
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PARENT & BABY - (VSC) Age: 5-24 months Aim: A structured class with nursery rhymes and games to increase the baby's water confidence and to teach safe handling of the baby in the water. 30 minute sessions. |
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Saturdays Sundays Wednesdays Thursdays Friday |
8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00 9.30, 10.00 9.30, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00. 10.00, 11.00, 11.30 1.00 |
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PARENT & TODDLER - (VSC) Age: 2-4 years Aim: Introduction of more structured games including the use of floats, to develop water skills & confidence in a fun environment and prepare for more formal classes. 30 minute sessions. |
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Saturdays Sundays Wednesdays Thursdays |
8.15, 8.45, 9.15 9.00, 10.30 10.00 10.00 |
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PARENT & TODDLER ADVANCED - (VSC) Age: 2-4 years Instructor Recommendation only Aim: A more advanced toddler class, for toddlers who can participate without the use of flotation aids. 30 minute sessions. |
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Saturdays |
9.45 |
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BEGINNER 1 Age: 4+ years Aim: It concentrates on basic water skills and confidence and progresses to swimming short distances unaided. 30 minute sessions. |
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VSC Saturdays ESP Saturdays ESP Sundays VSC Mondays ESP Tuesdays VSC Wednesdays VSC Thursdays ESP Fridays |
8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00 9.40 3.30, 4.00 4.00, 4.30 4.00 4.00, 4.30, 6.00 4.00, 4.30 4.00, 4.30 |
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BEGINNER 2 Age: 4+ years Pre-requisite: Must be able to swim 10 metres front and back Aim: The children begin to learn the recognised strokes, front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke and are introduced to dolphin leg kick. Learning skills is still an important part of the class. 30 minute sessions. |
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VSC Saturdays ESP Saturdays ESP Sundays VSC Mondays ESP Tuesdays VSC Wednesdays VSC Thursday ESP Fridays |
8.30, 9.00, 9.30, 10.00 9.40 4.30 4.00, 4.30 4.00, 4.30 4.00, 4.30, 6.30 5.00 4.30 |
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IMPROVER 1 Age: 5+ years Pre-requisite: Must be able to swim 25 metres front and back Aim: The emphasis will be on developing good stroke technique. It aims to allow the swimmer to increase confidence and learn and perform more difficult water skills. 30 minute sessions. |
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VSC Saturdays ESP Saturdays ESP Sunday VSC Mondays ESP Tuesdays VSC Wednesdays ESP Fridays |
8.30, 10.00 10.10 4.30 5.00 4.30 6.00 5.00 |
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IMPROVER 2 Age: 5+ years Pre-requisite: Must be able to swim 50 metres on three strokes demonstrating good technique Aim: This class builds on skills and strokes already learnt and introduces competitive diving practices. 30 minute sessions. |
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VSC Saturdays ESP Saturdays VSC Mondays ESP Tuesdays VSC Wednesdays ESP Fridays |
9.00, 10.00 10.10 5.30 4.30 6.00 5.00 |
