Swimming
There is nothing quite like the look on a young child's face when they put their face in water, blow bubbles and realise that learning to swim is actually really fun and it saves lives.
Introduction
Swimming is more than just an enjoyable hobby and an excellent form of exercise. It is an essential life skill giving children a great sense of achievement and increased opportunities.
The greatest benefit of having confidence in water is of course safety with the ability to survive in potentially life threatening situations. It also enables children to join in exciting water sports like Synchronised Swimming, Water Polo, Speed Swimming & even Diving.
Mastering the ability to swim can also have a positive effect on child's overall self confidence helping them realise that they do have the capacity to learn new skills.
Our teachers follow the National Plan for Teaching Swimming that ensures that achievement level standards are recognised nationally.
Swimming is a wonderful way to help broaden your child's life choices so why not check out our Swimskool Scheme for more details and enrol your child today.
Whatever your age, it's never too late or too early to learn to swim!
How to Book
Swimming lessons take place 50 weeks per year at the following Centres:
- Ivybridge Leisure Centre - 01752 896999
- Quayside Leisure Centre - 01548 857100
- St James St Swimming Pools - 01823 350100
- Wellington Sports Centre - 01823 663010
- Churchill Sports Centre - 01934 852 303
Call one of the above Centres and ask about availability of lessons for your age and ability. If we have no available spaces we will place you on a waiting list and contact you as soon as one becomes available.
Viewing Progress Online
Tone Leisure operates a revolutionary Swim School program, known as HomePortal (register and access through homeportal.toneleisure.co.uk).
This allows existing customers on our swimskool, access to all the relevant information of their specific class and level. You can track your childs progress on-line, see what they are doing well at and what still needs work, with dates each element was tested for progress. Homeportal also allows bookings for courses with on-line payments. Customers receive current course dates, expiration of courses, alerts when re-payment is necessary. Any cancelled dates of lessons are e-mailed directly to the customer.