As part of our Respect the water – Drowning Prevention Plan and during the May half-term school holiday, in partnership with Places Leisure, our leisure contractor, we are offering free swimming lessons to young people aged 12+ (secondary school) for non-swimmers, or people who are not confident at swimming at the Xcel leisure complex in Walton. We are also offering a free lifeguard course for young people aged 16+, with a potential apprenticeship at Xcel / Hurst Pool following the qualification.
Free swimming: ages 12+
- When: Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June
- Times: 2pm to 3:30pm
- Where: Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames KT12 2JG
- How to book and more information: email Nicola Thomas (Subject: Free Swimming Offer) enquiries@elmbridgexcelleisurecomplex.co.uk or 01932260300
Free NPLQ Lifeguarding course: ages 16+ max 12 spaces
- When: Monday 29 May to Saturday 3 June
- Times: 9am to 5:30pm. Course assessment on Saturday 2 June. Maximum:12 candidates for the course.
- Where: Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames KT12 2JG
- How to book and for more information see enrolment form for the course. If interested, send to Joe Rolfe Joerolfe@pfpleisure.org when completed (Subject: Free Lifeguarding Course)
Please see below for the Lifeguard Course pre-requisites:
Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be at least 16 years old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:
- jump or dive into deep water
- swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
- swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water
- tread water for 30 seconds
- surface dive to the floor of the pool
- climb out unaided without ladder or steps and where the pool design permits
We look forward to hearing from young non-swimmers or youngsters interested in becoming a lifeguard.