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Swimming Lessons

All lessons are now paid by monthly Direct Debit – £28 per month. Paid on 1st of every month. View our terms and conditions.

We run expertly led courses suitable for all ages

  • Otter Pups – Parent and baby classes for children aged 10 months upwards.
  • Otters – For children aged 3 to 4 ½ years.
  • Juniors – For children aged 4 ½ to 16 years.
  • Adults – For ages 16 years and above.
Why choose us?
  • All lessons follow the STA International Learn to Swim Programme.
  • All instructors are Swim England / STA qualified.
  • Our pools are baby friendly accredited.
  • Lessons run six days a week (30 minutes a session).
  • See what our amazing families say about us on our excellent Google Reviews!

Swimming Tuition Programme

Do you want to keep an eye on your child’s progress?

Do you want to know what your child needs to achieve to move to the next level?

Progress to the next level does not solely depend on the criteria. The overall decision will rest with your swimming teacher.

How do I keep track of progress and make payments?

You can track your progress or your child’s progress, make payments, move class times where permitted, receive electronic award slips and much more via our home portal.

To register using your allocated membership number FR click the button below!

FREE swimming! Practice makes perfect!

Did you know that all children enrolled on our swimming lessons can swim in our pools for free through the duration of their course?

Every child must be accompanied by a paying adult. Please refer to the swimming safety information below, to check if your child should be accompanied in the pool.

Safety Information

If your child would like to go swimming after their lesson, please make sure the following checklist applies:

  • Your child is 8 years or over.
  • They can swim 50 metres in under two minutes.
  • They can tread water for one minute.
  • They can jump from the poolside into water at least 1.5 metres deep.

If any of the above does not apply to your child, please make sure they are accompanied by a responsible adult aged 16 years or over.

If you are unsure, please speak to a member of the team

Any questions for our swimming teachers?

We would love to hear your feedback on our lessons or any queries you may have about the courses. Please email:

  • Swimming Development Officer: stephen.birds@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk
  • All teachers: DSCswimteachers@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Or call us at:

  • Dronfield Active Tel: 01246 217217
  • Eckington Active Tel: 01246 217481

We will get back to you as soon as possible.

DO MORE FROM YOUR MOBILE

Brand new app coming soon!

Everything you need at the touch of a button! Make and manage your activity bookings, view centre timetables and stay up-to-date with the latest news and offers via our push notifications (but we promise not to bother you too often!)

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In a Nutshell

Just a great bunch of people, here to do our best for our community so that collectively, we can all achieve more.

Tel: 01246 231111

Registered Office: North East Derbyshire District Council, 2013 Mill Lane, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 6NG, United Kingdom

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