Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons – Take the Plunge!
The West Suffolk Swim Scheme offers a comprehensive programme for all ages and abilities based around the Amateur Swimming Association’s National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS). The new NPTS framework encourages swimming lesson providers to deliver aquatic instruction in a FUN environment to aid learning and understanding with an emphasis on fun and games within each swimming lesson. The use of games and fun activities to deliver learning outcomes is proven to be the most effective way for children to learn.
For further information on enrolment and prices contact the swim team on (01284) 757484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Under 5’s
These lessons are for children that are aged 3 and a half - 5 years; who have achieved the Abbeycroft Test. The lessons are designed to develop and broaden the range of learning experiences in the water, so that they become confident, eager and enthusiastic learners
- Aquababes – For children under 18 months accompanied by an adult.
- Parents and Tiny Tots – For Children 18 months to 5 years accompanied by an adult.
- Pre-School Tots – For Children 3 1/2 to 5 years
Junior Scheme
These lessons are for children aged 4 1/2 and above who attend full-time school. Lessons are for varying durations depending on the age and ability level of the swimmers. To progress to the next stage they will need to achieve the required standard and the appropriate ASA 
National Swim Award of the group they are enrolled in.
- Tiddlers – ASA National Swim Award Stage 1.
- Newts – ASA National Swim Award Stage 2.
- Frogs – ASA National Swim Award Stage 3.
- Sealions – ASA National Swim Award Stage 4.
- Marlins – ASA National Swim Award Stage 5.
- Dolphins – ASA National Swim Award Stage 6.
- Fast – Fun, Ability, Stamina and Technique swim sessions - ASA National Swim Award Stages 7-10.
Adult Swim
Beginners – For non swimmers/beginners. Aimed at improving water confidence and introducing basic stroke techniques.
Improvers – For the more able swimmer. Aimed at improving stroke techniques, building stamina and introducing dives and turns.
For children who are ready for a further challenge and wish to continue swimming and begin to compete, up to serious swimmers competing at a national and international level.
For more information visit WestSuffolkSwimming.org.uk.
Free Swimming Lessons
Free swimming lessons are now available for all weak and novice swimmers for the over 60's. Weekly lessons start from either 19th April 2010 - 24th May 2010 or 7th June - 26th July 2010.
For further information contact the swim team on (01284) 757484 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it