
Safety First
Humans wanting to undertake any Experience or Class must be at least six years of age and be able to complete the following without support from the instructor, swimming/buoyancy aids or the pool floor or wall (you will be assessed on this at the beginning of the session):
- Swim 25 metres comfortably
- Be able to submerge your face fully whilst swimming
- Be able to tread water in both shallow and deep water
- Be able to lift your knees and turn 360 degrees in both directions
- Be able to demonstrate a basic dolphin kick for 5 metres
These will be assessed before every experience and start of term and should they not be able to achieve the above requirements will not be able to complete the experience.
We run introductory classes on a Saturday at Thornhill from 11.15 to 12 noon or improver classes at Castle View on a Wednesday from 6 to 6.30pm.
Our mermaid lessons offer youngsters the chance to participate in lessons on a regular basis to fully learn and master the mermaid experience.


