Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons – Bookings

Dive into fitness with our 6-week Adult Swimming Lessons at Mardyke Arena UCC.
Bookings are open the Mardyke Arena App under Courses Section.

Pricing:

  • Members/UCC staff: €90
  • Non-members: €100

Schedule
Monday: 7pm Beginner, 8pm Improver, 9pm Deep end
Tuesdays: 7pm Beginner, 8pm Improver
Wednesdays: 10am Beginner, 11am Improver
Thursdays: 10am Beginner, 11am Improver
Thursdays: 7pm Beginner, 8pm Improver, 9pm Improver Plus

Course 1: September 2026 
Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
31st Aug
1st Sept
2nd Sept
3rd Sept
2
7th Sept
8th Sept
9th Sept
10th Sept
3
14th Sept
15th Sept
16th Sept
17th Sept
4
21st Sept
22nd Sept
23rd Sept
24th Sept
5
28th Sept
29th Sept
30th Sept
1st Oct
6
5th Oct
6th Oct
7th Oct
8th Oct
**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.

Improver Plus Level – NEW

Designed for swimmers who are comfortable out of their depth and ready to progress beyond the Improvers level. Participants should be able to tread water, swim 15 metres front crawl with breathing and swim on their back, with a basic understanding of breathing techniques — technique does not need to be perfect.

The course will focus on improving stroke technique, breathing, confidence and endurance, helping swimmers progress towards the Deep End level.

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.

Children Swimming Lessons

Children’s Swimming Assessment – LEVEL 4 AND 5 (AGE 7+)

Saturday 22 August | 11am–2pm
Book here: https://form.jotform.com/262293472788370

Monday 24 August | 3pm–5pm

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.

Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
31st Aug
1st Sept
2nd Sept
3rd Sept
4th Sept
5th Sept
2
7th Sept
8th Sept
9th Sept
10th Sept
11th Sept
12th Sept
3
14th Sept
15th Sept
16th Sept
17th Sept
18th Sept
19th Sept
4
21st Sept
22nd Sept
23rd Sept
24th Sept
25th Sept
26th Sept
5
28th Sept
29th Sept
30th Sept
1st Oct
2nd Oct
3rd Oct
6
5th Oct
6th Oct
7th Oct
8th Oct
9th Oct
10th Oct
7
12th Oct
13th Oct
14th Oct
15th Oct
16th Oct
17th Oct
8
19th Oct
20th Oct
21st Oct
22nd Oct
23rd Oct
24th Oct
9
2nd Nov
3rd Nov
4th Nov
5th Nov
6th Nov
7th Nov
10
9th Nov
10th Nov
11th Nov
12th Nov
13th Nov
14th Nov

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

Pricing:

  • Members/UCC staff: €115
  • Non-members: €135

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!