Big Splash
Abbey Fields Swimming Pool, Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre and St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre have joined forces with British Swimming and the BBC to deliver The Big Splash, a campaign to inspire the whole nation to get in the pool and enjoy the benefits that swimming can bring.
Over the next 9 months our three swimming pools will be offering a number of Big Splash activities for the whole family to enjoy, from swimming lessons and water confidence lessons to style sessions and fun pool based activities.
For further information on how to take part in the Big Splash Campaign call any one of our swimming pools: Newbold Comyn 01926 882083; Abbey Fields 01926 855478; St Nicholas Park 01926 495353. Or alternatively get involved at the The Big Splash website.
National Big Splash mascot comes to Newbold Comyn
The national mascot for Big Splash, Trunx, took time out of his busy schedule to come to Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Leamington Spa on 5th November 2011 to meet Warwick District Councils Cookie the Culture Cat. With help from Felicity Bunker, Chair of Warwick District Council, he presented medals to the winners at the 46th National finals for the National Association of Swimming Clubs for the Handicapped.
Swimmers from all over the country came to compete in the Gala. The system is simple and has been designed to give every disabled swimmer the opportunity to swim competitively with an equal chance to win a medal or cup.
Portfolio Holder for Cultural Services, Warwick District Council Sue Gallagher said, "We're very excited to be involved in the Big Splash initiative and have the National mascot Trunx visit Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre. Swimming galas are a wonderful way of showing how your swimming skills are put into practice in a competitive field.
For further information on how to take part in the Big Splash Campaign call any one of our swimming pools: Newbold Comyn 01926 882083; Abbey Fields 01926 855478; St Nicholas Park 01926 495353. Or alternatively get involved at the The Big Splash website.
Free swimming
Free Swimming ended at all Warwick District Council swimming pools on 31st March 2011. Senior citizen and junior rates now apply.
Junior Swimming Admission Policy
In line with national guidelines and recommendations from ROSPA and ISRM, Warwick District Council pools operate the following policy in order to minimise risks to children in swimming pools. The policy applies to public swimming, pool parties and groups using the pool during public swimming sessions.
- Children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by a responsible person (aged 16 or over) on a one to one basis
- Children aged 4 - 7 years must be accompanied by a responsible person (aged 16 or over) on a maximum ratio of one adult to two children
- Children aged 8 and over may use the pools unaccompanied at the discretion of their parent/guardian/carer and the pool supervisor
To assist parents with young children there are a number of special sessions included in the pool programmes where there is a higher ratio of lifeguards on duty and the policy is relaxed to allow an adult (aged 16 or over) to supervise up to two children (under 8 years) irrespective of their age.
Following revised guidance from ISRM we have added "non swimmers areas" at Abbey Fields swimming Pool and St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre. These will take effect from April 2006 and will allow adults to bring the following ratios:
- up to 3 children aged 4 -7yrs who are either swimmers, or are non swimmers wearing armbands
- up to 2 children aged under 4yrs who are either swimmers, or non swimmers wearing armbands.
These non swimmers areas have been identified following detailed risk assessments of each pool and will apply to:
Abbey Fields Indoor pool - Saturdays 2 - 4pm (shallow end only)
St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre - "Splash pool" during all public swimming session except Splosh sessions
Junior Admissions Leaflet (67kb, PDF)
Swimming tests
We also offer the option for children aged over 4 years to be tested against the ASA Swimming Standard which if they are successful in achieving this standard means that they do not require direct adult supervision - therefore allowing an adult to bring a further 2 children aged 4 - 7 yrs as well as the "competent" swimmer. It would also allow an adult to bring a 3 year old and a 6 year old providing the 6 year old held the ASA Swimming Standard.
The ASA standard requires the child to successfully complete the following to the satisfaction of the member of staff assessing for the award:
- Jump from the side into water of 1.5m or more so that the head fully submerges; or where there is only shallow water to hold a submerged mushroom float for 10 seconds
- Tread water for 1 minute
- Swim 50 meters in under 2 minutes
If you wish a child to be tested for the above award please contact the pool of your choice in advance to arrange a suitable time for the test to take place.
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