Swimming
We have been swimming since 1899! Our non-swimmers and improvers begin in the teaching pool, as they progress through the learning stages the competent swimmers will be placed in the intermediate training group or the advanced level training group.
Each swimmer is placed in a group according to their ability, and our minimum age for membership is five years old. Progression through the stages is determined by the teacher, based on achieving the standards in the ASA Learn to Swim Pathway
Venues
Castle Leisure Centre, Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0EZ
Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre, Porritt Way, BL0 0PT
Training Times
Group 1
Friday 7:30 to 8:00pm @ Castle Leisure Centre - Teacher: Daniel
Groups 2 & 3
Tuesday 7:00 to 7:30pm @ Castle Leisure Centre - Teachers: Mel (Group 2), Mark (Group 3)
Friday 7:30 to 8:00pm @ Castle Leisure Centre - Teachers: Judith (Group 2),
Sunday 3:30 to 4:00pm @ Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre - Teachers: Nicci (Group 2), Daniel (Group 3)
Groups 4 & 5
Tuesday 7:30 to 8:00pm @ Castle Leisure Centre - Teachers: Mel (Group 4), Mark (Group 5)
Friday 8:00 to 8:30pm @ Castle Leisure Centre - Teachers: Judith (Group 4)
Sunday 3:30 to 4:00pm @ Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre - Teachers: Aimee (Group 5)
Intermediate Group - Coaches: Nicci & Mark
Friday 8:30 to 9:30pm @ Castle Leisure Centre
Saturday 6.00 to 7.00pm @ Castle Leisure Centre
Sunday 3:30 to 4:00pm @ Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre
Advanced Group - Coaches: Nicci & Mark
Tuesday 8.00 to 9.00pm @ Castle Leisure Centre
Friday 8:30 to 9:30pm @ Castle Leisure Centre
Saturday 6.00 to 7.00pm @ Castle Leisure Centre
Sunday 4:00 to 5:30pm @ Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre
Session Fees
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Swimmers who train 1 session per week - £16.00 per month
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Swimmers who train 2 sessions per week - £32.00 per month
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Swimmers who train 3-4 sessions per week - £46.00 per month
Swimming payments are paid via by Standing Order per month payable on the 2nd of each month.
The fee includes training costs, resourses as well as entry fees into the various leagues we participate in (Individual competitions are not included).
It is important to note that Swimmers make more progress if they attend regularly. It also ensures that we maintain our teacher/pupil ratios, manage the waiting list and promote group unity.
Swimmers are asked to attend the same session(s) each week. Should you wish for your child to attend additional sessions or transfer to another session, please consult with your child's teacher.
Teaching Framework
The Club uses the ASA Learn to Swim Framework for stages 1-7. To understand the stages please use the following links
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7
For Stages 8-10 the ASA Aquatic Skills Framework is utilised.
Badges
Twice annually our swimmers are tested in their training session for distance badges, from 25m- 2000m
Galas and Swimming Leagues
We are a competing club with opportunities for swimmers to compete internally and externally.
We host regular internal galas for improver and intermediate swimmers to gain confidence in a friendly competitive environment
Externally, Radcliffe Swimming Club competes in the BCM Open League
Contact Us
If you're interested in joining the club, please contact us via this form for further information
