Session Guide

Our class guide will help you pick a class based upon its category.

If you are needing assistance to these sessions, be sure to use the WelcoMe assistance service.
For more information and to book, please visit:

Early Birds

All ages. Half pool lane swimming and half pool casual swimming.

Public Swim

All ages. Whole pool available.

Inflatable Fun

All ages. Suitable for families. Whole pool available with large inflatables.

Splash Time

All ages. Centre AT7 Splash Pool only.

Slides

All ages. Centre AT7 Splash Pool only. Must be 1.3m tall. 25m pool users can access slides during this session

Parent & Toddler

Adult and Under 5s. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lane Only Swimming

All ages. Choice of slow, medium and fast lane depending on speed and confidence.

Quiet Time

Experience a fun-filled, calm and relaxing environment with no music, sensory toys in the pool as well as accessible changing facilities. Ideal for families and individuals who have complex needs and disabilities. 

At Centre AT7, blinds will also be down during this session.

Adult Only

16 years +. Half pool lane swimming and half pool casual swimming.

Male Only

Weekday sessions for men all must be over the age of aged 16 years and be able to swim lengths. Weekend sessions for all ages, males only. These sessions can still be lifeguarded by Female Lifeguards.

Ladies / Female Only 

For Xcel Leisure Centre Ladies Sessions

Weekday sessions for females aged 16 years and over. Weekend sessions for all ages, females only. These sessions can still be lifeguarded by Male Lifeguards.

For Centre AT7 Female Sessions

Sessions for all ages, females only. These sessions can still be lifeguarded by Male Lifeguards.

Public Lane Only

These sessions are open to all, who wish to swim lengths in lanes.

Open Water

These sessions are open to the public with no lanes.

Family Open Water 

These sessions are open to familys  with no lanes. Please note, some sessions have rafts and floats in.