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This is a helpful guide to getting you back to the water safely, brought to you in partnership with Scottish Swimming. |
We are pleased to confirm the roll-out of our phased re-opening programme following the latest announcement from the Scottish Government.
In line with the government’s Covid-19 Route Map, the trust will gradually open its facilities across Fife with the highest levels of health and safety measures in place.
We will be contacting all Learn to Swim participants with further details, including any amendments to class times, what to expect from the new Covid measures and payment schedules – there is no need for you to do anything at this time.
Thanks once more for your patience and we look forward to seeing you soon.
*The Beacon Leisure Centre - Learn to Swim Programme commences on Monday 16th November 2020.
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.
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 and walking through the venue).
This does not apply to children under 12 years.
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.
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.
The programme provides a fun, progressive and all-inclusive pathway for children to participate in any aquatic discipline to whatever level they aspire to.
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!
Adult Programme >
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.
