Swimming

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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

Pool Admission Rules for Children

Children 0-5 years old – Must always be accompanied, within arm’s reach, by a responsible adult in the water.

Children 6-11 years old – Must always be accompanied and remain in sight of a responsible adult (over 18) in the pool area.

Children 12-14 years old – Permitted to swim unaccompanied during a Leisure Swim session.

Age 15 and older – Can swim during all programmed sessions. Aged 15 to 17 is classified as a Student.

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.

Children have access to the pool during Leisure Swim sessions only.
Customers may enter the changing village 10 minutes before a session is scheduled to start.
The last swim on a Saturday and Sunday is from 4.00pm – 5.30pm.
During School Sessions, there is no Leisure Swimming permitted for children, only Adult Lane swimming.
Bank Holidays: Sunday schedule applies on all bank holidays.
School Holidays: Full access all day up to 7pm for children (8pm Friday), please check pool timetable for session information

Adult Swimming 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! We run swimming lessons for adults in Naas and Athy, and offer a number of different levels to suit all abilities.

2024 Schedule

Week starting the 12th of February - 6 week course €75
Week starting the 8th of April - 10 week course €125
Week starting the 2nd of September - 10 week course €125
Week starting the 11th of November - 6 week course €75

Timetable

Club	Level	Day	Class Time
K Leisure Naas	Level 1 - Beginner Starter	Tuesday	20:15
K Leisure Naas	Level 2 - Beginner Plus	Thursday	19:15
K Leisure Naas	Level 3 - Improvers	Thursday	19:15
K Leisure Naas	Level 4 - Improvers Plus	Thursday	20:15

How to Book

You can book swimming lessons online using the member portal. If you don't have an account, click on join now and create a free account, available as an option to select within any of the membership categories. When you complete your profile you will be logged into the portal. Using the menu navigate to Book, then select Courses, then using the Activity Type filter select Adult Learn to Swim. The list of available course will appear. Click on Enrol now to sign up. Payment is full required when enrolling. If you join a course after the start date you will only be billed for the remaining classes. There is will be an enrolment cut off date for each group.

K LEISURES CHILDRENS SWIM ACADEMY

Discover Swimming Excellence at K Leisure
Welcome to K Leisure's Children's Swim Academy, where we offer an exceptional swimming lesson programme every day of the week. Our team comprises highly qualified and experienced instructors, some of whom have been crafting and delivering top-tier swimming programmes for over three decades. This expertise makes our academy the premier choice in County Kildare. We're proud to offer the renowned 'Learn to Swim' programme from Swim Ireland, ensuring your child receives the best swimming education possible.

Easy Online Registration for Swim Lessons

Create Your Account: Head to our website and click on the member portal. New to K Leisure? Simply select 'Join Now' to get started. If you're a returning guest without a member account, choose 'PAYG memberships' and create your free account.
Add Your Child: Once your account is set up, navigate to 'Account', then 'Friends and Family' to add your children. Remember to include their date of birth to ensure they can be enrolled in the correct swim lessons.

Choose the Right Class:
Little Swimmers: For children aged 3-4 years.
Level 1 - Tadpole: For children aged 5-7 years.
Enrolling in Level 2 or Higher: To enrol your child in Level 2 or above, a K Leisure team member will need to assign the appropriate level to your child's account. Email us at support [at] kildareleisure.ie with your child's name and the desired level.
Start your child's swimming journey with K Leisure, where we combine expertise, a friendly environment, and top-notch facilities to make learning to swim an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

When will lessons Start?

The 2023/2024 swim term timetable is
January to April - 2023/2024 Term 2 - January 8th to March 24th 2024 (11 Week Term / 10 Week Term for Monday clases).
April to July - 2023/2024 Term 3 - April 8th to June 30th (12 Week Term / 10 Week term for Monday classes).

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.

When will Registration Open?

Registration is first open to students that are currently enrolled in swimming lessons. The enrolment process is:
On the second last week of lessons, children staying at the same level can rebook into their class. On the last week of lessons, the online portal opens for all current students moving level, or time and day of their class. When the term finishes, open enrolment takes place for new students on the week after lessons end.

New Student Enrolment 2023/24 Term 2 - January 2nd to February 4th 2024
New Studetn Enrolment for 2023/2024 Term 3 - April 2nd to May 5th 2024

T&Cs

Please note that all bookings are final and it is not possible to refund lessons once paid and the lessons begin. It is also unlikely that a lesson time and date can be changed once booked, due to our swim programme operating at full capacity, so if you need to make any changes to a booking, don't delay. Please only book if you are sure you can attend at the time and date you select. We are unable to refund lesson payment due to conflicts that arise with other activities.

Note to iOS and MacOS Safari web browser users

The portal that is hosted on our website (accessed by clicking on Member Portal) may not work on Safari web browser on iPhone or Mac computers. If you have one of these devices you may need to go to the portal using this link

Open Portal

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
Swim Day Pass	Swim, sauna, steam; Age 15+	€8
Child Swim Day Pass	Swim; Age 2-14	€5
Family Swim Day Pass	2 adults, 2 kids	€24

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