Swimming
Memories are made in the pool with Aquatics Aberdeen!
We are committed to providing quality swimming tuition for all ages, from birth to adults, in our highly acclaimed learn to swim programme.
With over 7000+ weekly spaces across six city pools – seven days a week.
We also offer public swimming, lane swimming and a range of water-based aerobic classes, so there really is something for everyone!
Lessons and Coaching
We are committed to providing quality swimming tuition for all ages, from birth to adults.
Explore our range of programmes below:
Early Years Swim Programme
Learning to swim is an essential life skill that will pave the way for your child’s safety, growth and confidence.
Enhance your child’s learning, create happy memories and form good habits from birth with our Award-Winning Early Years Swim-Programme.
The programme enables your child to develop both physical confidence and competence in water from birth, and offers them the opportunity to experience the joys of movement in the pool.
Over 160 weekly classes available across three city pools.
Five class levels – from birth to school.
Only £25 per month with no sign-up fee.
Learn to Swim Programme
Offer your child the opportunity to grow, develop, shine and succeed through our Award-Winning Learn to Swim Programme, following the accredited Scottish Swimming Framework.
The sky is the limit, as children move through our progressive pathway from Swim Skills Levels 1–4 to Club Ready, moving as they improve in line with their individual ability, learning the basic skills through water competence and technical efficiency.
Over 600 weekly classes available across six city pools.
Five class levels – from 4½ years to adults.
From £25 per month with no sign-up fee.
For our full range of Aquatics Aberdeen programmes see below and for full Aquatics Aberdeen terms and conditions, click here
For more information, please contact the Coached Programmes Administration Team at coachedprogrammes@sportaberdeen.co.uk or call 01224 047934
Check Your Progress
The lesson portal allows you to top up your payments online and view your swimmer’s progress. Click below to enter and view your account:
Cancel your lessons
If you no longer wish to continue with your lessons, please click the button below to begin the cancellation process.
Please note that cancellation of a direct debit membership must be in line with the terms and conditions of your contract which were sent to you when joining. Please do not cancel your direct debit with your bank until we have received confirmation that you wish to cancel and have confirmed your termination date.
Memberships
Our Fitness membership gives you unlimited access to public swimming sessions at any of Sport Aberdeen’s five swimming pools across the city, plus access to all of our gyms and fitness classes!
| Mon-Sun | |
| Adult | £5.50 |
| Junior | £2.75 |
| Family (2+2 or 1+3) |
£10.50 |
| 3 and under | Free |
| Student | £2.75 |
We are committed to making sport and physical activity accessible to everyone. Our ‘Get active for Less’ discounted access scheme offers a range of pay and play and membership discounts to those who meet the eligibility criteria. Find out more here.
Fitness
£30.50 per month
Get active
£48.50 per month
Get active Junior
£24.00 per month
Public swimming
Public swimming sessions, fun sessions and water-based exercise classes are available at pools across the city.
Click the ‘Pools’ tab above for information on all of our pools.
Public Sessions
You can find all public and family swim sessions on the interactive timetable by choosing ‘Swimming Sessions’ as your activity type. You can also choose a specific pool in the venue menu if you wish.
Admission Policy
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Swimming is included in our fantastic value Fitness membership. Take a look now!
Clubs
Sport Aberdeen works in partnership with swimming clubs across Aberdeen City.
Swimmers in our programme are eligible to join a swimming club once they reach the entry criteria for Club Ready level and will be invited for a free trial at a club of their choice.
There are various benefits to joining a swimming club such as:
- Make new friends
- Develop your fitness
- Improve on your skills and abilities
- Have access to fun and local competitions
See HERE for more information on the benefits of continuing the journey with aquatic sport.
Our local swimming clubs train at various pools around Aberdeen city and can help to develop swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment. Some clubs are purely competitive, while some have both a competitive and a recreational/fitness element. Whether your child may be interested in continuing their swimming just for fun, for fitness, or if they want to try competing, there is a club that can offer these opportunities!
For further information please contact the Coached Programmes Team on coachedprogrammes@sportaberdeen.co.uk or click the links below to find out more about individual clubs.
Pools
With five pools to choose from across the city, there are lots of opportunities for you to go swimming!
Junior lifesaving
Rookie Lifesaving for competent swimmers, 8-12 years (Swim Skills 4 and above on the Scottish Swimming framework)
Sign up here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/learntoswim/
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go swimming in Aberdeen?
Aquatics Aberdeen runs five city-wide pools which offer public swimming sessions as well as swimming lessons and club swimming. Click on the venues tab to find the pool closest to you!
Do you offer swimming lessons?
Yes, we offer lessons for all ages and abilities through the Aquatics Aberdeen programme. Click on the ‘Lessons’ tab to learn more!
Can I use my Get active for Less membership to go swimming in your venues?
Yes – This membership means you are eligible to swim in any of our venues for £1. There are further discounts on classes and holiday camp bookings. See full details HERE.
What’s the dress code?
Wear appropriate clothing; think bright! Choose bright neon, high-contrast colours. Don’t choose colours that blend or reflect surrounding shades. Swimming costumes and trunks are a must. These should be tight fitting to reduce drag in the water. Goggles and swimming hats are optional. No jewellery to be worn during the swimming lessons. This includes necklaces, earrings, watches etc. Religious items may be worn providing they are not a hazard to the individual swimmer or other swimmers in the class.
Why Aquatics Aberdeen?
Aquatics Aberdeen follows the Scottish Swimming Framework which enables your child to work through exciting and progressive stages designed by the national governing body for swimming.
Aquatics Aberdeen is the proud winner of the Scottish Water Learn to Swim Provider of the Year 2017, awarded by Scottish Swimming and was a finalist in 2019 and again in 2023.
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