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Cally Pool

Swimming Home

Swimming

The main pool is 25m long x 12.5m wide, 0.9m to 1.5m deep and with the water kept at 28.5 degrees. There is also a large shallow pool ideal for swimming lessons, aqua aerobics and parents with small children. This is 20m long x 10m wide and is kept at 31 degrees.

There is excellent disabled assess with a pool hoist to both pools and easy access steps to the shallow pool. There is a dedicated disabled changing room and toilet.

PDF of current pool programme

What to wear when swimming
Medical advice & swimming

Sessions

Lane swimming

There are lanes dedicated for people wishing to swim lengths throughout most of the hours of opening. Early mornings and lunchtimes the whole pool is laned off for adults (or young people and children who are serious swimmers). Training floats are available on request.

Why choose swimming to improve your fitness
Improving your technique
Lane etiquette for swimmers

Casual swimming

Sessions where part of the pool is available to everyone. Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a swimming adult (16+) at all times. The ratio is 1 adult to 2 children under 8 years. We strongly recommend all non-swimmers wear buoyancy aids.

Swimming with babies

Adult only

We run special sessions in the shallow pool where adults who are less confident can practice their swimming in a leisurely environment.

Aqua aerobics

Exercise to music in waist deep water. Aqua Aerobics improves the fitness of your heart and lungs, tones the body and burns up calories. All classes are designed for all levels of fitness and non swimmers are welcome. Aqua aerobics timetable.

Women’s evening

On Friday evenings from 6pm the whole of the building is programmed exclusively for women. From 6 – 7pm children under the age of 5 or girls aged 6 – 15 years are allowed if accompanied by an adult.

Swimming lessons

We offer a comprehensive range of group swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. We also provide one-to-one and one-to-two swimming lessons. For information on these services please ask at reception.

SuperSwim

A fantastic fun way for young people to improve their water confidence and swimming skills. Sessions for 8 – 15 year olds who can swim one length of the pool. The instructed sessions include mini water polo, snorkelling, lifesaving and synchronised swimming.

Family Fun

Open to all ages where children are accompanied by an adult. Toys and floats are provided.

Party hire

Both pools are available for exclusive party hire at the weekends. See children’s parties.

Cally Masters - coached swimming for adults

Cally Masters is a competitive adult swimming group that also welcomes keen swimmers who want to come and just improve their technique and stamina. Training with Cally Masters is the ideal way to get the most out of your swimming. Just turn up to any of the sessions.

Swimming club for young people

The pool is home to the very active Anaconda Swimming Club. New members are always welcome. Call 020 7226 4384 or visit their website for more information.

Swimming club for triathletes

TriLondon meets regularly at the Cally holding two 6am training sessions and one evening session every week. New members are always welcome. For more information visit their website.