FAQs for Sports Activities

There are 4 Frequently Asked Questions in this section.

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1. I haven't used the gym before and wondered if assitance was available to me?
2. What age can children start swimming lessons?

3. What age can children swim without an adult accompanying them?

4. I attend sports centres regularly and would like to know if you have any special deals or offers available to me?

Answers:

1. I haven't used the gym before and wondered if assitance was available to me?
   Yes - we can provide an initital introduction and advice session tailored to meet your needs - click on Sports Facilities and select a centre that you wish to use and they will confirm when you can attend an induction couse

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2. What age can children start swimming lessons?
   Children can start as young as 5 years but we also do adult and baby classes - click on Swimming Pools to select the pool you wish to visit - and then make check when lessons take place

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3. What age can children swim without an adult accompanying them?

   Children 8 years and over are free to enter the water without supervision.

   Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied into the water by a responsible person. This means someone 16 and over, and responsible. That person can supervise a 7 year old or younger in the water.

   Children aged between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by a responsible person, on a maximum two children to one adult basis. This means one responsible adult can supervise two children between the ages of 4 and 7.

   Children under the age of of 4 must be accompanied by a responsible person on a one to one basis. This means a child 3 years old and under must be accompanied by a responsible person on a one-to-one basis.

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4. I attend sports centres regularly and would like to know if you have any special deals or offers available to me?
   Yes - we have Season or Multi-Buy Tickets and you may be eligible to join our discount scheme - click on Sports Facilities and select the centre you use to find out more about seasonal and multi buy tickets - click on Passport to Leisure and check whether you can apply for any discounts

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