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Return to Swimming Lessons Guide
This is a helpful guide to getting you back to the water safely, brought to you in partnership with Scottish Swimming.

Swimming Lessons

Covid-19 Tier 4 Information

In keeping with the Scottish Government’s announcement regarding protocols to be followed in relation to the spread and containment of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Level 4 local protection measures, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust will close all facilities.

We will put the restriction on all facilities and Learn to Swim programmes from 26th December 2020. The measure will be in place until Scottish Government advice states that it is appropriate for sports and leisure facilities to resume.

As a Learn to Swim customer, we understand how frustrating this is and want to reassure you that all payments will be automatically suspended until further notice. You do not need to do anything, and no payments will be taken from your account during this period.

We will be in touch to let you know when our Learn to Swim programme will re-commence and when your membership will be activated.

Emma Walker, chief executive for Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, said: “We are acting in line with the Scottish Government’s COVID local protection measures, and, following the confirmation that Fife is now in Level 4, we will no longer be able to offer our facilities and programmes – this measure applies to both adults and juniors.

“The health and safety of our customers and staff is our number one priority, and we understand that customers, who have been enjoying access to our facilities and programmes since we re-opened our facilities across the region, will be disappointed. However, as we have extremely good health and safety and social distancing measures in place, we are in a good position to resume our facilities and programmes as quickly as possible when permitted.”

Click the links below to see any class changes

Due to social distancing and capacity restrictions within our centres, our programme cannot return to full capacity at this time. Therefore, a phased approach will be taken in all centres, and we aim to have our programme return to full capacity, by January 2021 at the latest.

You will find details of any timetabling changes that have been made in your return to the water.

Swimming Lessons Q & A

Why have these sites been chosen to reopen but not others?
The trust is rolling out a phased re-opening which ensures the safety of our customers and staff and means that new regulations are applied to the highest standards.

For the safety of our staff and customers, only venues where we can ensure social distancing can be practised will reopen in this first phase, we will be updating customers with details of additional facilities when we implement the second phase of re-opening.

We would ask you for your support and patience while we work hard to prepare Covid-ready facilities.

Why is my child’s class not returning?
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust manage 14 facilities across Fife and not all are suitable to accommodate the required Covid-19 health and safety requirements. The trust is rolling out a phased re-opening which ensures the safety of our customers and staff and means that new regulations are applied to the highest standards. For the safety of our staff and customers, only venues where we can ensure social distancing can be practised will reopen in this first phase, we will be updating customers with details of additional facilities when we implement the second phase of re-opening. If we have any vacant spaces in the classes that are returning, customers can request to move classes. Our Learn to Swim co-ordinators will happily assist further. We would ask you for your support and patience while we work hard to prepare Covid-ready facilities.

How do I restart my Learn to Swim Direct Debit membership?
You don’t have to do anything; your membership access will be automatically restarted on the 12th October 2020 and your next Direct Debit payment will be taken on the 1st November 2020.

I’ve cancelled my Direct Debit with the bank, how do I re-start it?
We are not able to re-activate a Direct Debit if it has been cancelled by you through your bank. Please visit your local leisure centre to complete a new application and hand in to reception.

I don’t feel comfortable coming back now, can I continue to freeze my membership payments?
Yes, please contact us at Aquaticsadmin@fifeleisure.org.uk for further details. I’m an instalment payer i.e. pay 5 times throughout the year.

When is my child’s swimming lessons due to be paid?
Our Learn to Swim Programme is returning on a phased approach. If your child’s class is due to return payment can be made at reception or over the telephone. All return payment details will be included in our communication to you and available on our website

I would like my child to continue with swimming lessons however I’m struggling financially to make the payments. What can I do?
Speak with your Learn to Swim Co-ordinator and we can work with you, to maintain your child within the programme.

Why are you recommending we come to swimming lessons ‘Beach Ready’?
What we mean by ‘beach style turn up and swim’ is that, wherever possible, arrive at the pool already wearing your swimming costumes underneath your clothes, having already showered at home. We are encouraging swimmers to do this to minimise the time spent in changing areas. Similarly, we are encouraging swimmers to shower at home after their swimming lesson, again to minimise the time spent in the changing and shower areas after each lesson.

What do I do with my child’s belongings when they are changed?
Locker use is limited therefore we recommend that all personal belongings are stored in a bag and retained by you at all times.

Why is my child’s swimming lesson in a different part of the pool?
Due the varied layouts of our leisure centres, we need to maintain social distancing between our swimming instructors and customers, so, it may be necessary to utilise all available pool space and deliver our swimming lessons from different areas of the pool.

I’m a single parent family, with two children. Your recommendation is one adult to accompany one child to lessons. What can I do?
Our recommendation of one adult to one child is to reduce the amount of people in our facilities at one time. If you are experiencing difficulties due to your personal circumstances, please speak with your Learn to Swim Co-ordinator.

My child is currently in pre-school class but will be starting primary 1 in August, what happens now?
We will be working through our lists of children progressing to the next level and contacting parent/carers as soon as spaces become available. Due to our programmes returning on a phased approach its likely that this will take us a little longer than previous years. In the meantime, your child’s swimming instructor will ensure that during the lessons, your child will be learning new skills.

Can I still spectate whilst my child is in swimming lessons?
Yes, however spectating facilities are limited in each centre to maintain social distancing.

I attend the Adult & Child classes, what do I do with my belongings whilst we are in the pool?
There is limited available changing rooms and lockers in our changing rooms for you to use.

Important Swimming Information

Coronavirus Symptoms
Do not send your child or attend swimming lessons if you suspect someone in the household may have COVID-19. Familiarise yourself with the symptoms and make sure you know what to do if think someone is unwell.

Please visit coronavirus.nhsfife.org for more details

Face Coverings
Customers entering any of our venues should wear face coverings before and after activity or when in non-activity areas of the venue (e.g. reception, changing rooms, spectating areas and walking through the venue).

Hand Sanitisation
Sanitise your hands-on arrival and departure at our stations throughout the leisure centre.

Swimming Lesson Arrival
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your scheduled swimming lesson.

Visitor Numbers
To limit the number of customers we have in our centres there is a limit to one parent or carer for each learner.

One-way System
Follow the one-way system throughout the building adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Changing Rooms
To minimise the length of time customers are in the changing rooms, come to swimming lessons ‘beach ready’ with your swimwear under your clothes.

Swimwear and Googles
Ensure swimwear is tied where applicable and your child knows how to put their goggles on.

Designated Waiting Area
The swimming instructor will collect your child from the designated waiting area.

Lockers not available
Lockers not available. Please gather all your child’s personal belongings together and keep them with you at all times.

Spectating Area
Follow the one-way system throughout the centre to our limited spectating area. Due to our one-way route, you may be directed to leave the centre and re-enter the building to spectate.

Changing Rooms
After your swimming lessons, dry off, change and shower at home. There are limited changing rooms available for use.

Leaving the building
Remember to gather all your personal belongings and exit the facility via the one-way system.

Early Years

This programme is designed to introduce you and your child to the water in a fun way making it exciting and enjoyable for you both. It will provide you as a parent with conﬁdence and skills to help teach your child to swim.

Adult and Baby
Adult and Toddler
Adult and Child

Early Years Programme >

Learn to Swim

The programme provides a fun, progressive and all-inclusive pathway for children to participate in any aquatic discipline to whatever level they aspire to.

Pre-school
Swim Skills 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
- Club Ready Swim
- Club Ready Water Polo
- Rookie Lifeguard

Learn to Swim Programme >

Adults

Did you miss out on learning to swim as a child, or never really got the opportunity to swim when you were younger? It’s never too late to learn!

Basic Water Confidence/Beginners
Stroke Development/Improvers

Adult Programme >

More Information

Inclusive Swimming #SeeMyAbility

We are proud to be working in partnership with Scottish Swimming.

Swimming provides the opportunity to learn a life skill whilst interacting and having fun in a group environment. This should be no different for a child with a disability and where possible your child will be included in a class with their peers.

What should you expect from our swimming lesson programme?

All children should be having fun! They should be involved in games-based activities to help them learn skills such as breathing, submerging and moving in the water. Swimming strokes will be introduced gradually once a child has learned the core aquatic skills.

Ask your local leisure centre Aquatics Advisor about swimming lessons for your child. Click here for contact telephone numbers.

Parents Welcome Guide

Before they start school, start swimming.

To support this, Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, in partnership with Scottish Swimming is committed to delivering the national framework in all their operating pools and maintaining our SwiMark accreditation.

FSLT was awarded SwiMark Plus from Scottish Swimming in 2019, this quality development programme recognises Fife Sports and Leisure Trust’s aquatic standards:

Safe, effective and child-friendly environments based on continued good practice
Development opportunities for swimmers, instructors and volunteers.
Encourage lifelong participation in swimming through sustainable swimming development pathways

Recognising the vital role we play in providing aquatic opportunities for all, our swimming instructors are qualified, licensed and regularly participate in on-going training.

> Click here do download Parents Welcome Guide