Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons – Bookings

Dive into fitness with our 4-week Adult Swimming Lessons at Mardyke Arena UCC.
Bookings are open the Mardyke Arena App under Courses Section.

Pricing:

  • Members/UCC staff: €60
  • Non-members: €70

Schedule
Evening classes only — Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
(No Monday classes for summer) 

Summer Class Times  
• 7pm – Beginner
• 8pm – Improver
• 9pm – Deep End
June 2026
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
2nd June
3rd June
4th June
9th June
10th June
11th June
16th June
17th June
18th June
23rd June
24th June
25th June
July 2026
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
30th June
1st July
2nd July
7th July
8th July
9th July
14th July
15th July
16th July
21st July
22nd July
23rd July
August 2026
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
28th July
29th July
30th July
4th August
5th August
6th August
11th August
12th August
13th August
18th August
19th August
20th August

 

  
**September 6 week to begin from 31st August 2026** 

Beginner Level
Ideal for non-swimmers or those lacking confidence in the water. Held in a 0.8m shallow pool, this class focuses on basic flotation, movement, and relaxation. Progression to Improvers is recommended once comfortable.

Improvers Level
For swimmers able to float and glide on front and back. In a 25m pool (1.0m depth), you’ll develop front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke, with a gradual introduction to deeper water.

Deep End
For swimmers looking to refine technique and build endurance. In a 1.8m pool, the class covers stroke improvement, breathing, diving, tumble turns, and introduces butterfly, along with structured training drills.

Summer Intensive Swimming Lessons
Bookings open 1st May 2026.
To book call Main Reception: 021 490 4751
Week 1( Beginner Only): Monday 8th June – Friday 12th June 2026
Week 2( Beginner Only): Monday 15th June – Friday 19th June 2026
Week 3( Beginner, Improver & Deep end): Monday 6th July- Friday 10th July 2026
Week 4( Beginner, Improver & Deep end): Monday 20th July- Friday 24th July 2026
Week 5( Beginner, Improver & Deep end): Monday 10th August- Friday 14th August 2026
Week 6( Beginner, Improver & Deep end): Monday 17th August- Friday 21st August 2026
Classes at:
  • 3.30 pm
  • 4.15 pm
  • 5 pm
Pricing:
  • Members: €70
  • Non-members: €80
Children Swimming Lessons

Children’s Swimming Assessment – Currently Fully Booked. 

Swimming Lessons cater for children between the ages of 4 and 12 years. Our swimming lessons cater for children of all abilities and our experienced staff will be on hand to assist and encourage all children to progress from Level 1 to Level 5. We offer a lane-swimming programme to children who have completed Level 5, to continue to develop their stamina and skills in the water.

All children are required to complete a pre-assessment before joining lessons. These assessments are carried out before each term begins.

Assessments are limited and unfortunately booking a swim assessment will not guarantee a space in lessons. Spaces in our lessons are dependent on children moving up a level.

February 2026 10 week course dates
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat
1
23rd Feb
10th Feb
11th Feb
12th Feb
13th Feb
14th Feb
2
2nd March
24th Feb
25th Feb
26th Feb
27th Feb
28th Feb
3
9th March
3rd March
4th March
5th March
6th March
7th March
4
16th March
10th March
11th March
12th March
13th March
14th March
5
23rd March
24th March
18th March
19th March
20th March
21st March
6
13th April
14th April
25th March
26th March
27th March
28th March
7
20th April
21st April
15th April
16th April
17th April
18th April
8
27th April
28th April
22nd April
23rd April
24th April
25th April
9
11th May
5th May
29th April
30th April
1st May
2nd May
10
18th May
12th May
6th May
7th May
8th May
9th May

 

***

Course Days & Times

Level 1 – 5

  • Monday – Friday: 15:30, 16:15 & 17:00
  • Saturdays: 09:00, 09:50, 11:00, 11:45 & 12:30

Lane Swimming

  • Monday – Friday: 17:40

For more information, please contact our receptionist on 0214904751 or by email [email protected]

 

Rookie Lifeguard Waiting List

📢 Coming Soon: Rookie Lifeguard Programme 📢

We are excited to introduce the Rookie Lifeguard Course! This programme is perfect for young swimmers who want to build water safety skills, learn essential lifesaving techniques, and have fun in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Water safety awareness
✔️ Rescue techniques
✔️ Essential first aid skills
✔️ Confidence in the water

New Course Coming Soon!

Join the Rookie Lifeguard Waiting List