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& A qu a t i c

Pr o g r a m m e

Information Booklet

S w imL e s s o n

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All three swimming pools follow the Amateur

Swimming Association (ASA) National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS), which aims to providehigh quality swimming lessons within a safeenvironment as well as providing children andadults with an experience through aquatics.

The NPTS is an all-inclusive programme whichtakes the non-swimmer from his/her first splash todeveloping confidence and competence in water.The NPTS is a national syllabus for aquatics, whichequips learn to swim providers with the trainingand tools to deliver a multi aquatic, multi skill

programme.

Once children have completed their core range of skills required to be confident, competent and safein water within the swimming lesson programme,they have the opportunity to develop their aquaticskills further through a variety of aquatic avenues.

na i al Pla f teachi g Swimmi g

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These sessions are an ideal opportunity for parents

to introduce very young children to basic water skills in a safe and fun environment. Children willdevelop independence within the water environment through songs and games. They canalso learn the basics of floating, submerging andbuild their confidence within the swimming pool.

These classes are an excellent introduction to water and build confidence in readiness for the childrento begin their learn to swim lesson programme.

PLEASE NOTE that if your child is not yet out of

nappies, swim nappies must be worn in theswimming pool. Conventional nappiesbecome water logged and can weigh your childdown. They can also be a potential hygieneproblem as they are not able to contain smallaccidents within the pool environment. Water proof nappies can be washed and re-used, and areavailable for purchase at all leisure centres justask at reception.

All children should wear appropriate swimwear i.e.trunks/costumes clothing such as long shorts arenot allowed. Children are asked to tie all long hair back and take off any jewellery. For hygienicreasons children if needed should use the toiletand always shower before entering the swimmingpool.


Pa e & Chil Swimmi g Classes*

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Swimmi g Less f Chil ewi h a disabili y


For children that have specific needs, we offer lessons and clubs to accommodate your needs.

For further information please contactDisability Sport on 01633 656757.

1 1 Swim Less sIf your child needs additional swim instruction tocompliment their existing lessons or as analternative to the weekly swim lesson programme,some swimming pools offer 1 to 1 swim lessons.Please contact your local swimming pool for further information.

Helpi g Y Chil

You can help your child progress if you encouragethem to practise the skills learnt in lessons at your local pool as much as possible, in addition to their swimming lessons. This should aid in their progression through the swim lesson programme.

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Everyone knows how important it is to learn toswim and this applies to adults as well, especially

with an increase in families holidaying abroad atthe seaside. Conquer your fears and begin doingall those aquatic sports you have always wanted todo and that includes joining in with your childrenat the seaside or in the swimming pool.

Age should not be a barrier if you want to learn toswim, that is why we have no age restrictions onenrolment onto our adult swimming lessons. Our programmes are designed for adults who lack

water confidence and are non-swimmers. We also

cater for confident swimmers who want to improvetheir technique and also work on additional skillsand stamina so there are classes for everyone.


Further development of aquatic and lifesaving skillsintroducing new techniques, knowledge andunderstanding of lifesaving practises and thelifeguards role.

For further information please contact your localleisure centre.

r yal Life Savi g S cie yr kie Lifeg a

A l Swim Less s

StA nArS P l resc e P g ammeDesigned to equip candidates with rescue,resuscitation and first aid skills; ideal for those

wishing to gain employment in the leisure industry.

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If your child is new to our Swim Lesson Programme

please contact reception at your preferred centre who will ask you to provide some further details. Your child will then be added to the class waitinglist. If you are unsure of your childs ability, anappointment for assessment can be made at thecentre. You will then be contacted when a space

becomes available.

All course fees are to be fully paid by the datesadvertised - please note that any late payment willresult in an additional fee.

It is essential that all swimming lesson fees arepaid on time, otherwise your childs space will beoffered to another child on the waiting list.

If your child misses any sessions due to illness or injury, parents may be asked to present a letter of

explanation or a doctors note, in order for thecentre to credit the child for the following term.

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Courses can be taken more than once in order that

each individual attains the skill stage andconfidence required to progress to the next level.The information provided in this leaflet, lists the fullrange of swimming lessons and aquatic activitieson offer at the three swimming pools within theCity of Newport.

Parents are also kindly requested not to speak tothe swimming instructors on poolside unless it is for emergency reasons. For any queries regardingyour childs swimming lessons, please contact

reception and leave your contact details and query for the relevant member of staff to contact you.

In addition to the main swim lesson programme,all our swimming pools offer crash course

swimming lessons as part of the authorityscomprehensive school holiday activity programme. Also during the holiday period, all four pools inassociation with Swimming Development offer a

wide range of aquatic activities as part of theFree Swim Initiative including mini water polo,snorkelling, underwater hockey, lifesavingand swim club taster.

For further information with regard to all theabove, please contact your nearest Leisure Centre.

Please note: that occasionally, some poolsmay not offer the full swim and aquaticprogramme. Please enquire at your localLeisure Centre for further information.

A i i al I f ma i


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So that we can ensure that Newports Swimming

Pools are as safe as possible, we haveimplemented guidelines for adults supervisingchildren in swimming pools:

Children under the age of 5 years must beaccompanied by a responsible adult of at least17 years of age on a one-to-one basis,regardless of swimming ability. They must beconstantly supervised in the changing room andswimming pool area.

One adult, at least 17 years of age, may accompany up to two children between the agesof 5 and 8. They must be constantly supervised inthe changing room and swimming pool area.

These guidelines are subject to change overtime, so if in doubt please contact yourrelevant swimming pool before you visit.

Aquatic Club InformationFor further information on the aquatic clubs withinthe City of Newport, please refer to the pages 10> 17 of the booklet. Please note that clubs areindependent and are run through their owndesignated volunteer structure. All potential newmembers are advised to contact the respective clubfirst before attending a session.

*Chil S pe visi G i eli es


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Synchronised Swimming can begin from the age of 6 years and upwards from the basics of synchrothrough to regular competition at novice, regionaland national level.

Synchronised swimming includes principles of

rotation, sculling, rhythm, floatation and orientationin water, otherwise known as gymnastics in the

water it is an excellent activity for all ages andabilities.

Based at the South East Wales Regional Pool andCoached by qualified ASA coaches, two sessions a

week provide opportunity for a variety of ability levels.

For more information and a free trial, please [email protected]


Ci y f newp Sy ch Cl b

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NEWT has a membership of approximately 40 andare a small and friendly triathlon club serving theNewport and south east Wales area.The clubhas members of all abilities ranging from novicesjust starting in triathlon/duathlon, those who aremerely training to improve fitness to Welsh

champions competing at national and internationallevel and Ironman athletes.

Run completely by volunteers we welcomeanybody who wishes to take part in triathlon or use swimming, cycling and running, the threedisciplines of triathlon, for training. At present weare solely for adult athletes, over 16 years of age.NEWT has regular training sessions with coachedsessions delivered by fully qualified British Triathloncoaches which are designed to accommodate any level of athlete.

Coached run sessions are held at Newport Stadiumon Mondays 7pm 8.30pm and coached swimsessions at the South East Wales Regional Pool onTuesday 7.30pm 8.30pm and Active LivingCentre Thursday 8pm 9pm

For more information contact Gerrard Williams viaour club website: www.newporttri.co.uk or turnup to a Tuesday swim session at 7.15pm inreception to meet us.


newp a Eas Wales t ia hl(nEWt)

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This fledging new club is part of the City of Newport Swimming & Water Polo Club andprovides children with an introduction to the gameof Mini Water Polo.

The club trains and meets at both the South East

Wales Regional Pool (NISV) and Active LivingCentre (ALC) and take part in regular mini water polo matches throughout South East Wales.

Children learn new aquatic skills with the sport of Mini Polo, whilst at the same time improving their stroke technique and swimming stamina. It is alsoa great way of making new friends andparticipating in the fun sport of Mini Water Polo.

The club meets every Saturday, at NISV 5pm 6pmand at Active Living Centre, Tuesday 6pm 7pm.

All children 8 years of age and over are welcometo attend (both boys and girls), but must be able toswim a minimum of 100 metres ad be confident indeep water.

For further information contact swimmingdevelopment on 01633 656757


newp des ye s Mi i Wa eP l Cl b

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newp u e wa e H ckey Cl b

Welcome to the number one underwater hockey

team in Newport! Were a very friendly club and we are always happy to welcome anyone who isinterested in taking part in this exciting andchallenging sport!

We can loan you all the kit you need, just bring a

swimming costume and a towel and turn up onMonday night at 9pm. We are a friendly mixed clubof all abilities and ages and we are always pleasedto see new players.

We will show you how to play and we pride

ourselves on allowing beginners the time and thespace to enjoy learning the game. If youd like tocome along and have a shot then just turn up atone of our training sessions.

Training TimesMonday 9pm 10pm (except bank holidays)South East Wales Regional Pool, Newport

For more information [email protected] or visit

www.newportoctopush.com


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C esyceili g Ca e Cl b

The club is based in Newport and holds weekly

canoe coaching sessions at the South East WalesRegional Swimming Pool on Thursday eveningsbetween 7.30pm and 9.30pm.

With the growing interest in canoeing, themembership has grown to about 60 active

members of all ages.

Club members are encouraged to participate in allaspects of canoeing. The club has interests in largecross section of canoeing activities and specialisesin White Water Canoeing with a well supported

winter programme.

We have a fleet of pool kayaks and ancillary equipment, all you need is a swimming costumeand a towel.

The club benefits from its own qualified instructorsin both inland and sea canoeing.

To contact the club come to one of our pool sessionor email the club secretary [email protected] or visit

www.croesycanoe.co.uk


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The City of Newport Swimming Club is one of thetop five competitive swimming clubs in Wales and afully affiliated member of Swim Wales. Nearly 90%of our top swimmers progressed through the thelearn to swim programme operated by NewportCity Council.

If you would like to improve your stroke technique,swim faster than your friends and become really fit,then with your hard work and our coaching skills

we can help you achieve that goal.

The club has two professional coaches and a teamof fully qualified volunteer coaches who look after the five squads. Starting with Dolphins for your younger swimmers, moving onto Junior Development, Junior Performance, NewportPerformance and Regional Squads. Whatever your standards we have a squad for you.

There is also a Water Polo section of the club, for anyone wishing to pursue this particular aquaticsport. The water polo takes place at the South East

Wales Regional Pool and meets every Saturday at6.00pm.

If you would like further information with regardsto swimming or water polo, contact the club [email protected] or Swim Development on 01633 656757


Ci y f newp Swimmi g Cl b& Wa e P l Cl b

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The master section of the City of NewportSwimming Club offers swimmers aged 17 andabove the opportunity to enjoy swimming in astructured session, maintain fitness levels andcompete against other swimmers of a similar ageacross Wales.

There are currently two sessions available at theRegional Pool to Masters Swimmers per week, both

with coaches on poolside. An average sessioncovers 2000 metres, although no set is compulsory!

The main aim of our section is to enjoy swimming,achieve individual goals and keep fit! Everyone is

welcome provided you are a competent swimmer in one of more strokes.

The session times are Monday 9pm 10pm (ActiveLiving Centre) and Wednesday evenings 8.30pm 9.30pm (South East Wales Regional Pool). First twosessions are free!

Also Junior Masters now available at Active LivingCentre, Wednesday 8pm 9pm.

For more information contact the club [email protected] or Swim Development on 01633 656757


the Ci y f newp Swimmi g &Wa e P l Cl b Mas e s Sq a

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F ee Swim A i i al I f ma i

Newport City Council in partnership with the Welsh

Assembly Government offers the opportunity for all Young People to access swimming FREE, during allschool holidays and aims to promote healthier andmore active lifestyles in children and young people.

If you are under 17 and have a free swim card you

are able to swim for FREE at all the swimmingpools within Newport at designated times (for further information please visit

www.newport.gov.uk/leisure or contact your local pool).

You can also sign up for a variety of structuredactivities including Mini Waterpolo, Snorkeling,Lifesaving, Disability Taster, Flip n Fun plus many more.

In addition, the free swim card automatically entitles you to a 50% discount on a wide range of activities throughout the whole year, includingswimming, badminton, squash and five-a-sidefooball.

Please complete the application form and take it toyour nearest Newport City Council leisure facility toget your free swim card there is no charge forthe card.


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F ee Swimmi g Applica i F mName of Applicant

Home address

Postcode

Date of birth Tel no

Contact in case of emergency

Please give details of any health problems, medications, allergies

Gender: Male Female Card applied for: Under 17 Ov

How would you describe your ethnic origin (please tick appropriate box)

White MixedBritish White & Black Caribbean

Irish White & Black African

Any other white background White & Asian(Please specify)

Any other mixed background(please specify)

Asian or Asian British Black or Black BritishIndian caribbean

Pakistani African

Bangladeshi Any other Black background(please specify)

Any other Asian Background(please specify)

Chinese or other Ethnic GroupChinese Any other ethnic group

(please specify)

School you attended (if applicable)

I give permission for my child/ward to apply for the free swimming scheme fundedand operated by Newport City Council I also give permission for any medical treatmin the case of an emergency. It should be noted that Swimming Pool Guidelines stilinformation provided in this application form will be treated with the strictest confimonitoring purpose and information updates to customers. It will not be forwarded organisation. Please return to any Newport City Council owned Leisure Facility.

Parents/guardian signature Date

OFFICE USE ONLYUnder 17 checked Over 60 checked Resident checked

Card No. Initials

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