We are the first providers of swimming tuition in Wales to be awarded the nationally recognised STAmark of excellence.

We offer a wide range of sessions that cover all ages and abilities. From newborn babies right through to our Adult classes, we will be able to  accommodate anybody no matter what the age or ability.

We use a combination of S.T.A. and A.S.A. Awards to both mark and encourage swimmers progression.  To view the Awards and skills required to gain a particular award, click here.

Below is a brief outline of our class structures:

Adult & Baby:

These sessions are an excellent first step for you and your baby. Young children can learn and play whilst getting used to the sights and sounds of the swimming pool environment.  The Instructor in the water will give you instruction on how to teach your baby the 8 basic skills of breath control, kicking, using arm actions, floating, holding on, climbing out and submerging.  Babies should wear snug fitting swimwear or swim nappies.     

Child Beginner:

From the age of 3, children are welcome to join our main teaching plan. These sessions have only 4 pupils in a class whilst the Instructor remains in the water with the class.

Child Improver:

Once pupils have advanced in ability, they will progress to our Improver sessions. The sessions use the length of the pool and are 1 hour long. Skills learnt in the beginner classes are developed further, competitive starts and turns are introduced and swimmers stamina is increased. In these sessions, swimmers will also learn basic personal life preservation and life saving  skills that follow the Royal Life Saving Societies 'Rookie' Awards.  There are only 8 pupils in a lane and these sessions are available both at Daniel James and Bishop Gore Pools.

Adult Beginner:

If you are new to swimming or just nervous, these sessions are an excellent introduction. There is a patient, caring  Instructor in the water with you at all times. These beginner classes are very social with swimmers gaining help and support from other swimmers at the same ability.  These sessions are 1 hour long and are only available at Pennard Pool.

Adult Improver:

If you would like to improve your fitness or brush up on your strokes, these sessions would be ideal. These sessions use the length of the pool and have an instructor on the side at all times. These sessions are 1 hour long and are only available at Daniel James pool.