As our summer term approaches, we are happy to announce that we’ll be extending our available sessions in Calderstones! Located in South Liverpool, Calderstones is a great pool for our swimmers, with a shallower end perfect for developing water confidence and skills among our younger members, whilst also sporting a 2m deep end. A freshly refurbished poolside and filtration system offers the best swimming experience yet. The school John Lennon attended, this is a fantastic venue. We’ll be adding on a Thursday, Saturday and Sunday sessions from May, in addition to our current fantastic Tuesday lessons.
One of these new opportunities we are looking to develop is the Rookie Lifeguard programme. This enables children to learn valuable water safety skills in a fun, engaging, educational, and social swimming pool environment, teaching children interchangeable skills that help build their confidence, promote teamwork, and foster leadership skills. Many of our staff members and lifeguards have been through this programme, and it not only enhances their understanding of water safety, but also often is a path into becoming a lifeguard or swimming teacher.
We are looking at creating specific lifesaving classes. Rookie Pool Lifeguards develop the basic survival, rescue and lifesaving skills that will empower them to respond effectively in emergency situations. With summer approaching, there is no better time to ensure your children and those around them are as safe as they can be in the pool. It is a fantastic way to enhance the lifesaving skills we teach in our standard lessons, and to allow older swimmers to engage in sport and physical activity in a social and fun setting.
We are also looking forward to offering longer lane sessions, led by our top coaches with years of experience swimming competitively both regionally and nationally. We are building a curriculum that focuses not only on racing technique, but general fitness, fun, and promoting social sport in growing teens. This will be a great opportunity for those advanced swimmers who are looking for more of a challenge, without the pressure of a competitive club environment.
Additionally, we’re looking to expand our adult learner sessions to include weeknights in Calderstones High. Currently running on Saturdays and Sundays in St Edwards, our adult lessons have helped hundreds of adults develop vital swimming skills. From complete beginners looking to enjoy water comfortably for the first time, to triathletes aiming for a new PB, our coaches are the best around.
We hope you’ve all had a lovely Easter, and keep your eyes peeled for further announcements!