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 2: October 2026 
Week
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
12th Oct
13th Oct
14th Oct
15th Oct
2
19th Oct
20th Oct
21st Oct
22nd Oct
3
2nd Nov
3rd Nov
4th Nov
5th Nov
4
9th Nov
10th Nov
11th Nov
12th Nov
5
16th Nov
17th Nov
18th Nov
19th Nov
6
23rd Nov
24th Nov
25th Nov
26th Nov

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 Assessments – Bookings Now Open!
Does your child already have swimming experience? We’re holding assessments for new children aged 8–12 to fill available spaces in Levels 3, 4 and 5 for our November 2026 ten-week swimming term at Mardyke Arena UCC.
📅 Thursday, 29th October
⏰ 12pm–2pm
📍 Mardyke Arena UCC
Our instructors will assess your child’s swimming ability to identify the most appropriate level. These assessments are for children with existing swimming skills and are not suitable for beginners.
Please review the entry criteria below before booking. Children should be able to perform the skills listed for the level they wish to join.
🔴 LEVEL 3
• Push and glide, then kick on their front in a streamlined position for 5 metres without stopping.
• Kick on their back unaided in a streamlined position for 5 metres without stopping.
• Perform a 180-degree horizontal rotation over 5 metres without stopping.
• Perform breaststroke arm movements (small circles) with a front crawl leg kick.
🔴 LEVEL 4
• Swim 10 metres while rotating horizontally from front to back.
• Kick on their side for 10 metres with breathing.
• Swim 10 metres front crawl with breathing.
• Swim 10 metres breaststroke using the pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence, with good foot flexion.
• Tread water competently for 20 seconds without stopping.
🔴 LEVEL 5
• Tread water competently for 30 seconds without stopping.
• Kick on their side for 25 metres with breathing.
• Swim 25 metres front crawl with good arm recovery, without stopping.
• Swim 25 metres back crawl with good arm recovery.
• Swim 25 metres breaststroke with good timing.
🔗 Book your child’s assessment:
https://form.jotform.com/262942905635363

Pricing:

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

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

 

Rookie Lifeguard

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!