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Culverhay Sports Centre

Swimming Home

Swimming

Swimathon 2010

Be part of the world’s biggest swim! Register online for Swimathon 2010.

For information on free swimming for 60+ in Bath and North East Somerset click here.

The pool is 22m long x 7.5m wide, 1m to 3m deep and with the water kept at 28.5 degrees.

There is a pool hoist and easy access steps and dedicated disabled changing room and toilet.

What to wear when swimming
Medical advice & swimming

Sessions

Lane swimming

There are sessions dedicated for people wishing to swim lengths every day except Fridays and Saturdays. These sessions are for adults (or young people 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 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 aged under 5 years or 1 adult to 3 children aged 5 to 8 years. We strongly recommend all non-swimmers wear buoyancy aids.

Swimming with babies

Aqua Aerobics

Exercise to music in standing depth 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.

Swimming lessons

We offer a comprehensive range of group swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Intensive courses are available during school holiday time. For information on these services please ask at reception.

Kids fun time

Sundays 10am - 12noon the pool is exclusively for the use of children and families. Toys and floats available.

Inflatable fun

Walk on water in our giant human 'hamster ball' or try out the crazy Dual Aqua Run inflatable. During this session you can also swim or play with toys and floats.

Pool party hire
The pool is available for exclusive use hire on Saturday afternoons. See children’s parties.

Scuba diving

Ideal for scuba diving training with its 3m depth the pool is training base for both a scuba club and a scuba school.

Bath Bubble, a Sub Aqua Association club meet on Wednesdays from 9 – 10pm. Call 01225 335912. Visit the Bath Bubble Club website.

Timetable

Mondays	4 - 6pm	Swimming lessons
	6 – 7pm	Casual swimming
	7 – 8pm	Lane swimming
Tuesdays	5.30 - 7pm	Lane swimming
	7 – 8pm	Casual swimming
	8 – 9pm	Aqua aerobics
Wednesdays	4 - 6pm	Swimming lessons
	6 – 7pm	Lane swimming
	7 – 7.30pm	Casual swimming
	7.30 – 8pm	Adult swimming lessons
	8 - 10pm	Bath Bubble Scuba Club
Thursdays	4 - 5.30pm	Swimming lessons*
	5.30 - 7pm	Adult casual swimming
	7 – 8pm	Lane swimming
	8 – 9pm	Aqua aerobics
	9 – 10pm	Casual swimming
Fridays	4.30 - 6pm	Waterwalkerz
	6 - 7pm	Open session
	7 – 8pm	Lane Swimming
Saturdays	9 - 11.30am	Swimming lessons
	11.30am - 12noon	Adult swimming lessons
	12 - 2pm	Pool parties available
Sundays	9 – 10am	Casual swimming
	10am – 12noon	Kids fun time
	12noon – 1pm	Lane swimming
	1 – 2pm	Open session

* for disabled youngsters (11-18years). Contact the Swimming Development Manager on 01225486917.

Prices

For information on free swimming for 60+ in Bath and North East Somerset click here

	Standard	Member	Member Concession
Adults	£3.40	£2.70	£1.80
3 – 17 years	£2.10	£1.50	£1.30
0 – 2 years	free	free	free
Swim with activity	£1.80	£1.20	80p
Shower	£1.50	£1.50	£1.50
Water Walkerz	£3.10	£2.80	£2.40
Mini Polo	£2.80	£2.40	£2.40

Families
1 adult 1 child	£5.10	£4.10
1 adult 2 children	£7.00	£6.00
1 adult 3 children	£8.90	£7.90
2 adult 1 child	£8.30	£7.30
2 adults 2 children	£10.20	£9.20