Shipley Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

Swimming Lessons at Shipley Fitness & Wellbeing Gym

Shipley gym offers swimming lessons for adults and children of all abilities — whether you're a gym member or not.

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Learn to swim at Shipley gym

At Shipley gym, all our instructors are Swim England qualified and follow the Swim England Frameworks. Whether it’s your child’s first time in the water or you’re looking to sharpen your skills, our swimming instructors are dedicated to helping you and your child develop essential aquatic skills while building your confidence in the water.

  • We offer a range of lessons, including 1-to-1, 2-to-1 and group lessons for both adults and children
    • 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 lessons can be bought in 4, 8 or 12 packs
    • Group lessons can be bought in packs of 12 weeks
  • All our lessons are 30 minutes in duration (except for Group Squad sessions, which are 60 minutes)
  • Our swim lesson programmes run throughout the year for 50 weeks (with a 2-week break in December).
  • We offer lessons to members and non-members

Members can enjoy a discount on swimming lessons for both children and adults.

Baby swimming lessons

Help your little one develop a valuable life skill with our baby swimming lessons. In partnership with Water Babies, experienced baby swimming instructors will help you teach your child how to swim through fun and engaging classes.

We offer baby swimming lessons from 5 months to 3 years old.

Kids swimming lessons

Children aged 3 and older can dive into the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme. Our experienced instructors will guide your child in developing vital water safety skills while building their confidence and ability in the water. We offer private lessons (either 1-to-1 or 2-to-1) as well as group lessons.

Adult swimming lessons

Our adult swimming lessons are designed for everyone, regardless of skill level. Whether you're a beginner, want to feel more confident in the water, or wish to improve your technique, we offer private lessons (either 1-to-1 or 2-to-1) as well as group lessons, following the Adult Swimming Framework.

FAQs

How much do swimming lessons cost at Shipley gym?

For pricing information, please visit the gym and speak to the team.

At what age can my child start swimming lessons?

Baby swimming lessons start from 5 months old, and kids' swimming lessons start at 3 years old.

How many swimming lessons are needed to learn how to swim?

Every child learns at a different pace. Typically, children aged 3 and older who take 30-minute lessons each week are able to swim confidently within about 12 months.

What should babies wear for swimming lessons?

  • A paper or reusable swim nappy
  • Swimsuit, swim set (i.e. shorts and long-sleeved vest) or wetsuit

Which strokes and skills are taught at Shipley gym?

We follow the Swim England Framework for children and adults, teaching the four main strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

General swimming lesson FAQs

  • Buying personal training
    • How much do swimming lessons cost?

      We offer both private (1-to-1 or 2-to-1) and group swimming lessons. For detailed pricing, please speak to your local centre.

    • How can I purchase swimming lessons?

      The first step is to make an enquiry either in person at your local centre or via the online swim enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

      You can purchase swim lessons in your local centre using a credit or debit card. Once a space has been allocated, the easiest way to top up your lessons is online with a credit or debit card via CoursePro. Simply ask a member of the swim team for more information and they will be happy to guide you through the process.

    • Do I have to be a member of Nuffield Health to purchase swimming lessons?

      For the majority of our centres, swimming lessons are available to members and non-members. Ask at your local centre for information on any restrictions.

      In some of our centres our swim school is oversubscribed and as such you will need to be a member to participate in swimming lessons.

    • What happens once I have paid for my swim packs?

      You will receive an email confirming the times and days of your swimming lessons. You will also receive a link to follow to see the swimmer’s CoursePro Progress. You will be able to top up lessons through this portal once the initial payment has been made at reception. You will also be able to see all criteria assessments for the stages booked.

    • Who carries out swimming lessons?

      Our experienced Swim England qualified instructors provide lessons in accordance with the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme Frameworks.

    • How do I arrange my lessons?

      Please arrange these with the Swim Manager at your local centre.

    • How long is a swimming lesson?

      All of our swim lessons are 30 minutes in length except for our Squad group lessons which are 60 minutes in length.

    • What strokes and skills are covered in Nuffield Health's swimming lessons?

      We follow the Swim England Framework for both children and adults, teaching the four main strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

      You or your child will also pick up important skills like treading water, pushing off and gliding, diving, and submerging to retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool.

  • Cancellations and missing a lesson
    • What happens if I miss a lesson/s?

      Unless there is a medical reason for missing the lesson, you will lose a credit. If you need to miss lessons for a medical reason, please provide a medical exception letter to say that you are unable to swim and contact your local centre as soon as possible.

    • Can I cancel swim lessons purchased online via CoursePro or in-centre before the course or session starts?

      We run a continuous swim program. If for any reason, Nuffield Health needs to cancel a swimming lesson your/your child’s swimming lessons credit will not be affected. NB: in adverse weather conditions, where the centre remains open and scheduled lessons go ahead, credits will not be given to those who do not attend.

      However, if you are having private 1-to-1 or 2-to-1 swimming lessons you will be able to cancel before the session starts. You are responsible for providing adequate notice of any cancellation for private 1-to- or 2-to-1 lessons. Nuffield Health requires a minimum of 24 hours’ advance notice of cancellation and failure to provide this notice will result in a full deduction in your credits for the lesson(s) missed. NB: that a message left on an answer phone is not considered satisfactory notice.

    • Can I amend or change the time of my swimming lessons?

      We can change times and days on a permanent basis, but not on a weekly basis.

    • What happens if I get injured and can’t continue with my swimming lessons or course?

      We will need a medical exception letter to say that you are unable to swim and will be able to add credits on for the lessons missed during injury.

    • When do my swimming lessons expire?

      All private lesson packs (1-to-1 and 2-to-1) have an expiry of 90-days. This means you can use your lessons for up to 90-days from purchase. However, if your lessonss go past their expiry date and you have not used them within the 90-day window, then the lessons will be lost (barring medical or extenuating circumstances).

      For group lessons, once all credits are used, they will expire – this will be after 12 weeks or the length of the group course.

    • What happens to my lessons if I go past expiry?

      If your lessons go past the expiry date for the given pack and you have not used them, then the lessons will be lost.

    • Can I get a refund if I don’t like it?

      Nuffield Health Swim School does not provide refunds. Upon exceptional circumstances, credits may be issued. Credits may be issued upon the following proviso only; medical, in which medical documentation is provided.