Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons – February 2025

Dive into fitness with our six-week adult swimming lessons at Mardyke Arena UCC. Bookings for the February 2025 course will open on 20th January through the Courses section of the website and the Mardyke Arena UCC App.

Schedule:

  • Monday 7pm Beginner/8pm Improver
  • Tuesday 7pm Beginner/8pm Deep end
  • Wednesday 10am Improver/11am Beginner
  • Thursday 10amm Beginner/11am Improver
  • Thursday 8pm Beginner/9pm Improver

Beginner Level

Ideal for non-swimmers or those nervous in water, this class introduces basic flotation and movement in a 0.8m shallow pool. You’ll build confidence, learn to relax, and enjoy the water while mastering fundamental skills. Progression to the Improvers Level is encouraged once comfortable.

Improvers Level
For swimmers who can float and glide on their front and back, this class takes place in a 25m pool with a depth of 1.0m. Focus areas include front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke, with a gradual introduction to deep water towards the end of the course to prepare for advanced levels.

Advanced Level
Designed for swimmers aiming to refine strokes and improve overall technique, this class includes stroke improvement, breathing control, diving, and tumble turns. Held in a 1.8m deep pool, you’ll practice half-lengths, swim with flippers, and learn the butterfly stroke. The course also includes tips on swimming drills for personal training.

Pricing:

  • Members/UCC staff: €85
  • Non-members: €95
Children Swimming Lessons

The assessment waiting list is currently full. We will update this space if additional spaces become available.

Please note that booking a swim assessment will not automatically guarantee you a space on our February 2025 course.
The waitlist will be limited, and an assessment date and time will be given to those who secure a space.
Unfortunately, as soon as we reach our limit for the waiting list, we will be unable to accept any additional children. As soon as spaces become available, we will update this page.
Bookings will be taken via the below link only. No bookings will be taken via phone or in person.

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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.

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 childrensactivity@ucc.ie