Swimming

We have a 33-metre swimming pool and a 12m teaching pool perfect for our swimming lessons.

We have swimming lessons available for ages 6 months and older. Or come in for an lane swim.

Please note that an Adult over the age of 18 or Parents/Guardian are required to accompany children under 8 years & non-swimmers. Adult : Child ratio enforced & monitored (1:2 Main pool up to 1.25m, Teaching pool 1:3)

Public swimming sessions are available throughout the week in both the learner and main pools. Walk-ins are available, however we advise customers book in advance to secure their session. Members and leisure card holders can book up to 8 days in advance and non members 48 hours before their session.

Remember to bring a £1 for lockers (refundable).

View our live timetable to see what’s happening in the pool right now.

Swimming Clubs

Our swimming pool is used for training by local swimming clubs. If you are interested in finding out more about Potters Bar Swimming Club or Barracuda Swimming Club click here 

Twilight Swim

Join us every Friday at 9.15pm – 10.00pm during the summer holidays for our twilight swim session.

*Starts from Friday 28th July.

Swimming Lessons

Our swimming lesson follow the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme, the leading national teaching syllabus, helping children and adults to learn how to swim in a safe, effective and enjoyable environment.

Swimming lessons are available for all ages: babies (over four months), children, teenagers and adults. If you are entering the syllabus for the first time there will be a FREE assessment with a level 2 qualified instructor to ensure you or your children is in the correct lesson based on existing skills.

For more information or to sign up call reception now on 01707 850500, alternatively you can register your interest using the form below;

Summer holiday Crash Courses

Our crash courses will also be running during school summer holidays. There will be a range of classes including pre-school (age 3 -5 ), Stages 1 – 6, Aqua Camp and a diving course.

Courses will run:

• • Monday 24th – Friday 28th July
  • Monday 31st July – Friday 4th August
  • Monday 7th – Friday 11th August
  • Monday 14th – Friday 18th August
  • Monday 21st – Friday 25th August

Aqua Camp is the perfect course for those in stages 7, 8, 9 & 10.  It’s idea for those who want to get ahead and practice using training equipment such as hand paddles, flippers, snorkels, covering safe take overs, starts & turns, speed swimming and breath control. This is a ideal for those wishing to enhance their stroke technique, build confidence, speed and stamina.

Each course is £60 per person. To book call our reception team on 01707 850500.

Summer Inflatable Fun Session & Water Walkers

Come along for an extra special inflatable fun session! Splash around with floats and inflatables and take to the challenge to walk across the water in our giant bubble water walkers.

Every Friday between the 28th July – 18th August.

Friday: 11.30am – 12.30pm

Price: £8 per person

Summer Pool Party

Friday 25th August, 11.30am – 1.00pm

Enjoy a lunch and swim for just £12 per person.

Summer Snorkelling Sessions

Get ready for the holidays with our summer snorkelling sessions.

Tuesday 25th July: 2.30pm – 3.15pm

Tuesday 8th August: 2.30pm – 3.15pm

Tuesday 15th August: 2.30pm – 3.15pm

For ages 7 years plus (or able to swim 10m confidently)

Family Floatfit

Enjoy some family fun over the holidays with our family floatfit sessions, for ages 12 years plus.

Tuesday 29th August: 10.30am – 11.15am

Thursday 31st August: 10.30am – 11.15am

 

There are four specialised stages in the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme:

Pre-School Framework

This is an ideal introduction to water through fun and games for children from 4 months old. Made up of two stages, Adult and Baby and Duckling Awards for toddlers.

Adult & Baby sessions allow you to be in the pool with your child, whilst being guided by the instructors. In the Discovery Duckling and Duckling Awards, your children progress to swimming without you in the water, but guided by our qualified teachers.

From these sessions, children will gain water confidence and foundations as they start their swim journey.

Adult and Baby lessons (4 months – 18 months):

• Monday – Friday mornings
• Saturday mornings

Adult and Child lessons (18 months – 36 months)

•  Monday – Friday mornings
• Saturday mornings

Ducklings lessons (3 – under 5 years):

• Monday – Friday mornings and afternoons
• Saturday and Sunday mornings

Learn to Swim Framework

Suitable for children aged between 4 and 11 years, the seven stages will teach children the fundamentals of swimming and help them to develop into confident and competent swimmers through fun and enjoyment.

Lessons take place throughout the week, Monday – Friday between 3.30pm – 6.00pm, Saturday mornings from 9.00am and Sunday mornings from 9.30pm:

• Stage 1
• Stage 2
• Stage 3
• Stage 4
• Stage 5
• Stage 6
• Stage 7

For further information on the seven stages click here

Aquatics Skills Framework

For children who have completed the Learn to Swim Framework this stage helps them to develop existing skills further including synchro, water polo, diving and swimming.

Adult Swimming Framework

For older teens and adults that are looking to start swimming these sessions cater for a range of abilities, from non swimmers and nervous swimmers to those that want to build water confidence. These sessions help develop swimming skills and technique.

We run beginners and stroke development lessons for adults:

• Wednesday evenings
• Thursday afternoons

Adult Swimming Lessons

Thursday’s at 2.30pm for beginners/non-swimmers in the boom pool. All lessons will run at the swimmers individual pace in a social and friendly environment.

For further information on Swim England Learn to Swim Programme visit their website

Benefits of joining our swimming lessons;

• Learn to swim in a safe environment with fully trained staff.
• Swimming lessons run 7 days a week, for 50 weeks of the year – join at any time.
• Track your progress via our online home portal.
• Free swimming in public sessions (subject to availability).
• Free swim hat for each stage.

To book a space, please speak to a member of the reception team, email furzefieldswimschool@inspireall.com or call 01707 850500.

Swim School Offer

Pre-order for after your swimming lesson, chicken, fish or veggie nuggets (oven baked) for just £3.50!

This offer is available to our swim school members Monday – Friday between 3.00pm – 6.00pm.

Home Portal

The home portal will be able to view the current status of your child’s progress.

Before you can access the portal you will need to activate your child’s account by logging on below and following the instructions on the screen and validate the data. You will need to know your membership number.

Further information on the home portal can be found here

Should you wish to cancel your swimming lessons, please complete the following form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly.