State-of-the-art facilities and experienced teachers form the core of our ‘Aquarius Schools’ Swim School. With pools in the north, south and east of Coventry, schools are able to access the venue that is nearest to them in order to minimise travel time.
The Xcel Leisure Centre in the south of the city provides a 25-metre pool with adjustable floor height, the pool at Centre AT7 boasts a 25-metre pool with a splash pool and The Alan Higgs Centre offers 50-metre pool with adjustable floor height.
Lessons are thirty minutes in duration, with one-hour multi-aquatic classes available for children who have progressed through all of the stages. We run a continuous assessment for all children, enabling progression at the point when all the criteria has been achieved.
The swim programme focuses on all four main strokes, water confidence and water skills. Children will develop key stroke techniques whilst working towards badges from the Swim England Learn to swim framework.
You can learn more about our programme of swimming lessons for children below.
How to Enrol
Firstly, check the list on the relevant page to ensure the stage you are looking for is available!
For Children’s lessons: you’ll be able to check what lessons and stages are available at Centre AT7, The Alan Higgs Centre and Xcel Leisure Centre via our online booking site:
Please note: Adults, Aquatots, Daytime Duckling (morning) and Female Only sessions are only available to enrol in-centre or by calling the centre.
Unsure how to enrol online?
You can view our handy video below to help guide you through our booking system!
Please Note:
You will need to bring proof of address and bank details for the Direct Debit when booking in-centre or on your first lesson visit.
Limited spaces are available and spaces will be on a first come, first served/selected basis.
Online enrolments are only available for direct debit lessons at Centre AT7, The Alan Higgs Centre and Xcel Leisure Centre.
If the stage is listed as unavailable or not listed: this stage will not be able to book onto.
If you choose to book in-centre or over the phone: we highly recommend checking our online booking system before visiting or calling in-centre, as we’d hate you to waste your journey / time!
If you are needing to cancel your membership with us…
We hate to see any of our members go… so if there is anything we can do to change your mind please contact a member of the Aquarius Team aquarius@cvlife.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
Our swimming lessons are located at:
Centre AT7
Visit in-centre: Centre AT7, Bell Green Road, Coventry, CV6 7GP
Enrolments is now open for Adult lessons, Female Only Lessons and Daytime Ducklings.
Please follow our social pages for updates future enrolment openings.
Our Policies whilst attending lessons:
You can watch your child from our viewing galleries/areas at Centre AT7, The Alan Higgs Centre and Xcel Leisure Centre. Photography and Videos are not permitted in these areas.
Please ensure you have blue coverings on your feet when entering the changing rooms.
The poolside area should be kept clear of spectators, pushchairs and belongings during lesson times. Child’s belongings should be left in the locker’s provided during lessons and not left on poolside.
Body Belts are available to purchase at receptions. Due to hygiene reasons, we are unable to lean these. Please ensure that you put the belt on your child prior the lesson as staff will be unable to assist due to needing to start the lesson.
Refunds on lessons will only be available for Long Term illnesses. These can be for: perforated ears, longer terms infections, surgery and injuries such as broken bones, ligaments, strains etc. Short term regular illnesses such as cold, upset stomachs, chicken pox etc are not valid.
Lessons run as normal during bank holidays and half term, apart from 2 week christmas break. Please note: lessons are calculated on a 50 week basis i.e. this takes account of the 2 week break at Christmas. No refunds are due for the Christmas break.
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