Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT DAY ARE THE CLASSES AND WHERE ARE THEY?

Due to COVID the classes are 25 mins at present moment to allow for social distancing between classes and for us to sanitize. We do not have use of the changing rooms so you have to arrive beach ready and leave in a onesie or bathrobe. Parents of children in Stage 1 have to assist their own children in the water as we are following Swim England guidelines. The classes are run on a Thursday 4pm – 5pm, Stage 1,2, 3 @ 4, Friday from 3.55-7.10pm, they are held at Townsend School swimming pool in St Albans, Hertfordshire where there is plenty of parking.

WHAT ABILITIES DO YOU CATER FOR AND FROM WHAT AGE?

We cater for all abilities from complete beginner through to pre-competitive. We start lessons from 3 1/2yrs.

ARE THERE TEACHERS IN THE WATER?

The teacher is in the water and also 2–3 helpers for the beginner stages.

ARE THE TEACHERS QUALIFIED?

All the teachers are Level 2 ASA Qualified and are DBS checked. They also hold current Safeguarding and Protecting Children certificates and The National Rescue Award for Teachers and Coaches or The National Lifeguarding qualification.

CAN I WATCH MY CHILD?

The pool has seating all around the edges and a foyer to sit in if you want. Siblings are also welcome.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

Swimming aids are provided so you will just need yourself, swimming costume and a towel. Goggles and hats are optional, but we do recommend if they have long hair it is tied back or a hat is worn.

ARE THERE SEPARATE CHANGING FACILITIES?

There is both male and female changing facilities.

WHAT ARE THE SWIMMING POOL DIMENSIONS?

The pool is 25m x 8m. Shallow end is 1m deep and the deep end is 2m deep.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please follow the link for Yellow Submarine Swim School terms and conditions

Out of all the different clubs she does and has done her swimming lesson is the best, she says she has had fun while learning to swim well and thinks Jak is the best swimming teacher.

I would like to add I have enjoyed watching my daughter and granddaughter every week progress to be great swimmers, Jak is an amazing teacher and the kids love her, she is so good at what she does and although at some point they will reach a point where they have completed all the swim stages I don’t want their swimming lessons to end as they love it so much.

- Sam & Ellie

The first lesson is a free trial to see if you and your children enjoy the lessons.

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