The InSpire Swim School
Bring your children to learn to swim in the only Olympic pool in the Midlands and Warwickshire!!!
The InSpire Swim School offers a full programme of swimming lessons throughout the year for adults and children aged from six months upwards at four Coventry Sports Trust managed facilities.
Our swimming lessons run 7 days a week 50 weeks a year and follow the ASA's National Plan for teaching swimming with ASA badges and certificates available at each level. All of our swimming teachers hold an ASA Lvele 1 or 2 swimming instructor qualification or equivalent; RLSS Pool Lifeguarding and attend regular training. All lessons are 30 minutes, except for Levels 8 and over which are 45 minutes.
Click on the link below to see how the National Plan (NPTS) fits into our Swimming Lesson Scheme;
Format of InSpire Swim School
Objectives of the Inspire Swim School
The Objectives of the InSpire Swim School in conjunction with the Amateur Swimming Association are:
a) To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn to swim
b) To ensure everyone can achieve his or her personal goals
c) To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy swimming as part of a healthy lifestyle
d) To ensure that we achieve gold medal success
Next Course Dates
The next 10 week swimming course will commence week beginning Monday 11th October and ends Sunday 19th December 2010. Lessons run every day of the week.
How do I book my child on to lessons?
For existing customers - children already involved in swimming lessons with Coventry Sports Trust will be entitled to entol for the next term of lessons as follows:
From Monday 13th September for children staying in the same class
From Monday 27th September for children moving to a different class
For new swimmers - children who are taking swimming lessons with us for the first time will be able to enrol for the next term of lessons from Monday 4th October 2010. Please call the reception desk at the site you wish to use or drop by the Centre from this date.
Future Dates
Week beginning Monday 11th October - Sunday 19th December 2010
Prices for 10 week courses
Standard 30 minute lesson (Level 1 - 7) - £36.00 or £24.00 with a Passport to Leisure Card
45 minute lesson (Level 8 & above) - £47.00 or £31.35 with a Passport to Leisure Card
Beginners Offer - First Course Only - For Stages 1 & 2 Only - £25.00
Terms and Conditions
- Refunds for swimming lessons will only be considered under exceptional circumstances; for example, where a pupil suffers a substantial period of illness or hospitalisation which can be supported by medical evidence. Requests must be made in writing to the Swimming Manager who will consider each case based upon its individual merits. Letters should provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the pupil’s inability to attend lessons and must be accompanied by medical evidence wherever possible.
Parent & Toddler Daytime Lessons
£10 for 10 weeks or £1.50 per lesson please ask at Reception for details.
Your first visit
Please ensure your child attends all classes where possible as we cannot credit or refund any that are missed. If your child is unwell or has any of the following they shjould not swim: chest or ear infection, heavy cold, open sores, head lice or skin complaints. Lesson time is valuable, so please do not distract your teacher. If you have any quieries or questions regarding any aspect of your child's swimming lessons please telephone the Development Office on 024 7625 2523.
InSpire Adult Swimming Lessons
Tuesday 12pm - 12.45pm (Drop in sessions for Beginners & Improvers - £5.20)
Thursday 12pm - 12.45pm & 6.00pm - 6.45pm (Nervous Adults Beginners course - £47.00)
Next Course dates - adults
The next 10 week swimming course will commence week beginning Monday 11th October and ends Sunday 19th December 2010. Lessons run on Thursdays at 12.00pm and 6.00pm
InSpire Swim School Sites
Coventry Sports and Leisure Centre - 024 7625 2525
Foleshill Sports and Leisure Centre - 024 7666 7121
Foxford School Leisure Centre - 024 7664 4786 (after 4pm)
Tile Hill Wood School Leisure Centre - 024 7642 6247 (after 4pm)
Casual Swimming @ Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre
ATTENTION ALL FREE SWIMMERS
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO COMMIT TO A SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP AND ARE EITHER 16 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER OR 60 AND OVER - WHY NOT BUY A £10 SWIM PASS WHICH LASTS FOR THE WHOLE OF SEPTEMBER – VALID AT ANY POOL RUN BY COVENTRY SPORTS TRUST, ANY TIME DURING PUBLIC SESSIONS!!!
GET YOURS AT RECEPTION NOW – DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR I.D WITH YOU IF YOU DIDN'T REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE SWIM CARD
Come along and get fit in the 28 or 50 metre Swimfit lanes or just have fun in a casual swimming sessions. Our diving boards are unique in Coventry so why not come along and take advantage of the 1, 3, and 5metre boards which are open for use at specified times.
There is a huge range of fun filled water features with something for all the family in the Splash Pool - Waterfall Slide - Whirlpool Rapid Ride (non swimmers should not use this feature) - Jet Stream (for competent swimmers only) - Bubble Bath (for over 16's) - Mushroom Fountain - Whizz Slide.
There are changing facilities for each pool with separate space provided for males, females, families, groups and people with disabilities. Lockers need a £1.00 coin which is returned after use.
Swimming Timetables for Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre can be located here
Casual Swimming @ Foleshill Sports & Leisure Centre
Start your day with an Early Bird session or get fit or just have fun in any of our later public swimming sessions. There is something for everyone with Ladies only, Adult and Child, Family and Aquafit sessions running throughout the week. There are changing facilities for each pool with separate space provided for males, females, families, groups and people with disabilities. Lockers need a 50p coin which is returned after use.
Swimming timetables for Foleshill Sports & Leisure Centre can be located here
Casual Swimming @ Foxford Leisure Centre & Tile Hill Wood Leisure Centre
Casual swimming sessions run throughout the week.
Swimming timetables for Foxford & Tile Hill Wood can be located here
Swimming Admissions Policy
