We run an extensive swimming programme for children and adults in our 20m long pool.
We welcome swimmers of any ability and age and members* can benefit from daily swimming (3 lanes for lane swimming and 2 lanes for recreational swimmers) as well as Sunday family sessions (11:00 – 14:00).
In addition, our community swimming lessons provide the opportunity for children to participate in 12/10 week courses throughout the academic year (Sept – July) as well as intensive swimming programmes in the Easter and Summer holidays.
We also run Rookie Lifeguard and Junior SwimFit classes during the same community swimming periods. Private lessons and tuition are available on request.
See the ‘Swimming Lessons’ tab below for further details for Spring 2025 dates and enrolment.
For all enquiries or questions please email swimming@framlinghamcollege.co.uk
We also offer Swim Classes in Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Circuits, Drills and Skills, SwimFit and Triathlon.
Summer Term 2025 Swimming Lessons
Classes take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for 12 weeks starting from Wednesday 23 April 2025.
- Swimming lessons 30 minutes each – £114 for 12 week course (£9.50 per session).
- Rookie Lifeguard/Junior SwimFit sessions 45 minutes each – £132 for 12 week course (£11 per session)
- Rookie Lifeguard/Beginner SwimFit sessions 30 mins – £114 for 12 week course (£9.50 per session).
- Rookie Lifeguard – personal survival/water safety/fitness/intro to first aid (children need to be able to swim 40m front and back, be happy submerging to pool floor – shallow/mid deep) Great for those wanting a different option to swimming lessons.
- Monday 16:30 – New summer class (30 mins),
- Monday 18:00 – 18:45 (existing gold class, 45 mins),
- Wednesday 16:15 – New summer class (30 mins).
- * Intro to Triathlon: Minimum of 6 swimmers required. A class for the Summer Term only – can be PAYG or block book for a discount. A mix of swimming, bike and run a short course around the school.
- ** Beginners SwimFit: Ideally swimmers need to be a minimum of Stage 5, have their Breaststroke leg kick and demonstrate 15m of recognisable FC/BC/Fly. We would also ask that swimmers continue with their normal Stage swim lesson. The final decision will be at the Head Coach’s discretion.
- Junior SwimFit – Stage 6/7 or above – fitness session – following a set on the board, coach led. Working at own pace and on preferred strokes – emphasis on building fitness/stamina. Coach will still offer technique advice.
- Transition into Competitive Swimming – 60min class – 11:00 Saturdays – for those who are looking at potentially joining a swimming club. Focus on competition starts/turns/finishes with a Level 2 club coach. Please email Elaine to register your interest on swimming@framlinghamcollege.co.uk.
When your child has completed the appropriate stage, you will be advised and then a badge/certificate can be purchased by clicking below.
Swim England Certificates and Merchandise
Hat Colours
Lesson Timetable
| Time | Stage |
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| MONDAY | |
| 15:30 | Private Lessons |
| 16:00 | Stages 1, 3 4 and 5 |
| 16:30 | Stages 3 - 4 |
| Rookie Lifeguard | |
| 17:00 | Stage 1 & Private Lessons |
| 17:30 | Stages 4, 5 and 6 |
| 18:00 | Junior SwimFit |
| Rookie Lifeguard (Gold) - 45 Mins | |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| 15:45 | Stages 2, 4 and 5 |
| 16:15 | Stages 1, 3 and 4 |
| Rookie Lifeguard | |
| 16:45 | Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| 17:30 | Stages 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
| Junior SwimFit - 45 Mins | |
| THURSDAY | |
| 16:30 - 17:15 | Intro to Triathlon * |
| 17:15 | Beginners SwimFit - 30 Mins ** |
| 17:15 | Junior SwimFit - 45 Mins |
| SATURDAY | |
| 08:00 | Private Lessons |
| 08:30 | Stages 5, 6 and 7 |
| 09:00 | Stages 3, 4 and 5 |
| 09:30 | Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| 10:00 | Stages 1, 2 and 4 |
| 10:30 | Stages 1 & 2 and Private Lessons |
| 11:00 | Private Lessons |
| Intro to Competitive Swimming - 60 Mins | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Private Lessons |
Booking and Payment
Registration is open between Monday 17 March and Friday 28 March 2025. We cannot guarantee your preferred lesson day and time after this date.
Payment should be made for the 12 weeks upfront via the online form at the bottom of this page. Payment must be received before any swimming can commence.
Adult Classes
| Morning Sessions | Evening Sessions | ||
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| Monday | |||
| Tuesday | Drills & Skills * 09:00 - 09:45/10:00 | Aqua Aerobics 18.00 - 18.45 |
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| Wednesday | Swim Fit 18.15 - 19.00 |
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| Thursday | Aqua Circuits 18.15 - 19.00 |
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| Friday | Triathlon * 17:45 - 18:30 |
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* term time only
Classes Overview
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Aerobics is a form of exercise which provides cardiovascular conditioning by increasing your pulse and your breathing rate. Every move works against the resistance of the water helping you to burn calories, improve your fitness whilst supporting your joints to avoid putting them under too much strain.
Aqua Circuits
Aqua circuits is for those who prefer a more targeted workout in an Aquatic setting. Aqua circuits classes are the aquatic equivalent to circuits in the gym. Based on a range of activities and movements, participants use equipment such as weights and specialised floats and move between stations to tone specific muscle groups.
Drills & Skills
Suitable for confident swimmers who swim regularly and feel that they need technical input to progress on. Structured sessions with both long/short distances with lots of work on your technique using a variety of drills and practices to refine your stroke. If you are a recreational swimmer and want to join a coach led session to build fitness/stamina and improve your strokes then please get in touch as we can help you too! This class is not suitable for adult non swimmers or beginners.
Swim Fit
A mix of endurance sets with short burst sprints to get your heart rate up! Swimmers average 1700m in 45mins. Overseen by Dawn – you follow the set working at your own pace and focusing on your preferred strokes. It’s suitable for both adults and confident older teenagers who are looking for a fitness session. This class is not suitable for beginners.
Triathlon
Want another fitness swim session or have you signed up for a swimming challenge or fancy the idea of doing a Triathlon or open water swim and worried about the swim part? Focusing on your frontcrawl stroke, we help to make you smoother, more efficient & therefore more confident in the water. Sessions to suit your ability. Swim with like-minded individuals many of whom have undertaken various open water swims themselves.
Book a Class
To book onto a class, please email sportscentre@framlinghamcollege.co.uk or call 01728 727223.
