Swimming

For information on using the online portal to book children’s Swimming Lessons in K Leisure’s Swim Academy, please review this step-by-step instruction video that will take you through logging into the portal, checking your information and linked family members, searching for courses using filters, making payments for courses, viewing skill progression for each level.

K Leisure operates three facilities in Co. Kildare, in Athy, Naas and Newbridge. The Athy and Naas sites offer 25m swimming pools, fitness classes, state of the art gyms, sauna and steam rooms. Newbridge is a dry site with a full gym and a dedicated strength and conditioning arena. Other facilities include an indoor hall, astro pitches and coffee dock. Our ultra-modern, multi-award-winning clubs have activities for every level of ability and age.

Casual Swimming
Pool Guidelines
Adult Lessons
Swim Academy
Prices

Casual Swimming

You do not need to book swimming with K Leisure, please review the pool timetable to see the list of sessions available for adult lane swimming, and for adult and children leisure swimming.

Swimming is one of the best all-around exercises for your body. In Athy and Naas we have a spacious, 25m indoor pool that is suitable for both experienced and mid-level swimmers, as well as those learning to swim or looking to relax after a workout.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE AN ENJOYABLE SWIM AT K LEISURE

Pool Guidelines

There will always be a minimum of two swimming lanes provided for adult usage throughout each day.
During school sessions there will only be adult lane swimming permitted in the pool. Access will be through the dry side changing area. There will be no access for children at these times.
A child is deemed to be any individual under the age of 16.
Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by a responsible adult in the pool at all times.
Children aged 6 to 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and the adult must remain on the premises for the duration of the child’s swim. K Leisure reserve the right to refuse entry for breech of these regulations.
Children aged 11 to 15 are permitted to swim during the Leisure Swim times without an adult on the premises.
Leisure Swim: Access for all including unaccompanied children aged 11-15 years.
Family Swim: Access for families and adults. No unaccompanied children permitted.
Customers may enter the changing village 10 minutes before a session is scheduled to start.
Children have access to the pool, during the sessions provided, until 7.00pm Monday to Friday.
The last swim on a Saturday and Sunday is from 4.00pm – 5.30pm.
Adults are unable to bring a child in to swim during morning School Sessions.
Bank Holidays: Sunday schedule applies on all bank holidays.
School Holidays: Full access all day up to 7pm for children (8pm Friday).

2022 Adult Lesson Term Schedule.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

Whether you’re a beginner or an improver, K Leisure’s Adult Swimming Lessons are a great way to improve your skill and get fit!

Week starting the 10th of January – week ending the 20th of February
Week starting the 28th of February- week ending the 10th of April
Week starting the 25th of April – week ending the 5th June

K Leisure Naas	Beginners	Monday	10:00
K Leisure Naas	Beginners	Wednesday	20:15
K Leisure Naas	Beginners	Thursday	19:15
K Leisure Naas	Improvers	Monday	10:40
K Leisure Naas	Improvers	Tuesday	20:15
K Leisure Naas	Improvers	Thursday	20:15
K Leisure Athy	Beginners	Monday	19:00
K Leisure Athy	Improvers	Tuesday	19:00

All blocks of lessons are 6 weeks and priced @ €75.00. It is not possible to change into a different time during the swim term, when you book you are allocated a place in a class and must attend at the same time and day each week.

To book please phone:
Naas – 045-881655
Athy – 059-8641522

KID’S SWIM ACADEMY

At K Leisure, we have an extensive swimming lesson programme available 7 days a week. All of our instructors are qualified and experienced swim teachers with some teachers delivering swim programmes for over thirty years. This wealth of experience has resulted in a swim programme which makes the swim academy in K Leisure the best in the county. K Leisure is currently providing the Learn to Swim programme from Swim Ireland.

Registering for swimming lessons

The online portal is now available to set up a parent and child account. Swim lessons course will appear on the portal from the 28th of December 2022 for new students to book lessons in January 2023.

To set up an account visit the member portal from the website menu. Click join now if you are not already a member or don't have a guest account. Click on PAYG memberships, then create a free account. Once your account is set up navigate to Account, then friends and family to add your children. You need to add dates of birth to allow them to book into lessons so don't skip this step. You can enrol into Little Swimmers if your child is aged 3 or 4, or into Level 1 - Tadpole if your child is aged 5-7 years old. If you wish to enrol into Level 2 or higher, a member of the K Leisure team needs to apply the appropriate level to your child's account to allow you to book into the course. You can request this by emailing support [at] kildareleisure.ie, detailing your child's name and level you wish to book into.

Important note to iOS and MacOS Safari web browser users. Click here for information

The portal that is hosted on our website (accessed by clicking on Member Portal) will not work on Safari web browser on iPhone or Mac computers. If you have one of these devices you need to go to the portal using this link - https://kildareleisure-ie.perfectgym.com/ClientPortal2

When will Registration Open?

The next intake of students into the swim program will be in January 2023, with registration for new students beginning on the 28th December 2022. Please note there is no waiting list in operation, places for the term are available on a first-come-first-served basis for new students from the registration date.

Book your lessons online using the member portal. At 8:30 am on the 28th of December the available places in all swim courses will appear under courses.

Current students can enrol online into the January term from the 12th of December 2022.

When will lessons Start?

The next term of swimming lessons will commence on the 8th of January 2022. The term will be 12 weeks long. Lessons are priced at €10 per lesson per child; Lane Coaching is priced at €13 per lesson.
Lessons are paid in full at the time of booking.
When making your booking online be sure to select the correct class before clicking the next button on the booking summary screen. Once you click next and are presented with payment options you can not back out of the transaction. If you do, the child will be enrolled in a class with no way to complete the payment, and the booking will be locked and then automatically deleted. Contact K Leisure support if this happens.

T&Cs

Please note that all bookings are final and it is not possible to refund lessons once paid. It is also unlikely that a lesson time and date can be changed once booked, due to our swim programme operating at full capacity. Please only book if you are sure you can attend at the time and date you select.

https://youtu.be/cL9ObLTlqcg

A Guide to Swimming Levels

The following information is designed as a guide only and questions must be answered honestly as children may be required to move down a level where space may not be available or where they are unable to demonstrate competency in the level they have booked into. If in any doubt, please speak to a swim teacher.

We don't recommend float vests for swimming lessons. Core aquatic skills are Body position, Leg Action, Arm Action, Breathing, Timing of skills (BLABT). With a float vest it is difficult for children to learn the first step, body position. Additionally submersion is a skill taught in the first levels, as is almost impossible to do with a vest. If you wish to have a flotation aid we recommend only using armbands, however kids learn quicker without floatation aids.

Level 1

Are you happy to go in the water without armbands?
Do you know how to blow bubbles?
Can you float on your front and back with an aid?
Can you kick on your front and back with an aid?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 1

Level 2

Can you use a board/aid, float on back unassisted?
Can you roll 180 degrees from front to back then regain your feet?
Can you kick on your front and back with aid unassisted?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 2

Level 3

Can you perform a surface dive?
Demonstrate a floating position on front and back for 10 seconds?
Demonstrate rotary breathing – show head turning to the side to breathe?
Demonstrate a freestyle and backstroke arm action with a board for 5m?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 3

Level 4

Can you tread water using a cycle kicking action and a breaststroke type leg action for 20 seconds?
Can you demonstrate a handstand from the bottom of the pool?
Can you demonstrate a sitting dive and glide?
Push and glide on front and back holding glide for 2m?
Swim 5m freestyle breathing to the side?
Swim 5m backstroke tummy up?
Swim 5m froggy arms?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 4

Level 5

Can you demonstrate a forward somersault from a standing position?
Can you demonstrate a kneeling dive?
Can you demonstrate 3 different floating positions?
Can you demonstrate a good push off from the wall on front and kick in a streamlined position?
Can you demonstrate an understanding of bi-lateral breathing?
Can you swim 10m freestyle breathing to the side?
Can you swim 10m backstroke keeping head still?
Can you float on your front and back with an aid?Do you know how to blow bubbles?
Can you swim 10m on your front showing breaststroke type actions?
Can you kick on your front and back for 15m with no support?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 5

Level 6

Can you tread water for 30 seconds keeping the head clear of the water and then swim 15m?
Can you surface dive and retrieve an object from the pool floor in deep water?
Can you demonstrate a kneeling dive and swim out?
Using a pull buoy, can you scull 10m on front in a forward direction?
Can you swim freestyle and backstroke showing good technique and breathing without stopping?
Using a kickboard, can you kick 2 x 15m breaststroke?
Can you Kick 10m arms by side using a butterfly style undulating action?
Can you swim 4 x 10m each of freestyle and backstroke without stopping?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 6

Level 7

Can you demonstrate life jacket use/survival position ie H.E.L.P. or huddle?
Can you demonstrate a front somersault from floating position?
Can you demonstrate a crouching dive?
Using a pull buoy, can you scull 15m on front head first and feet first?
Can you swim 25m freestyle and backstroke with good technique?
Can you swim 15m breaststroke with correct timing?
Can you attempt butterfly arms and legs together for 5m?
Can you tread water attempting eggbeater kick for 45 seconds then swim 25m?
Can you swim 50m using 2 different strokes holding good technique, attempting turns without stopping?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 7

Level 8

Can you demonstrate a standing dive into deep water?
Can you hold and kick underwater for 5m?
Can you swim 50m freestyle and 50m backstroke demonstrating good rhythm and breathing?
Can you swim 25m breaststroke attempting pull out and regular breathing?
Can you swim 10m using a butterfly action?
Using a kickboard, can you kick 4 x 25m freestyle and backstroke?
Can you pull 25m freestyle using a pull buoy?
Can you swim 100m using 2 different strokes holding good technique and turns without stopping?

Well Done!
You are Swim Ireland level 8

Pass type	Description	Price
Adult Swim Pass	Swim, sauna, steam; Age 15+	€7
Student Swim Pass	Swim, sauna, steam; Age 15-17 ID required, over 18's full time student ID required	€5
Golden Years Swim Pass	Swim, sauna, steam; Age 60+	€5
Child Swim Pass	Swim; Age 3-14	€4
Family Swim Pass	2 adults, 2 kids	€20

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