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Pewsey Swimming Pool
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Index of Content
Swimming Prices
Swimming Pool Weekly Timetable
Swimming Lessons
Other Courses Available
Kayaking
Pewsey’s 25m x 8m swimming pool has served the local community since 1967. Financed by money raised by the residents of Pewsey, it was originally an open-air pool but was covered in 1969 when the rest of the Sports Centre was built.
During term-times, the pool is used by local schools every weekday between 9am - 12.25pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm. Outside of these times, there is a diverse range of pool sessions for members of the public (view the swimming pool timetable) including:
- Early Bird Dip - For those early risers out there, the swimming pool is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7am - 8.30am
- Adult Swim - On Monday, Wednesday and Friday the pool is open to the public from 12.30pm - 1.25pm
- Public Swimming - General swim sessions for the public spread throughout the week
- Adults 16+ - Looking for a quieter swim experience? These swim sessions are for those aged 16+
- Swim Work-out Plan - Improve your swimming with coaching advice, assessment and a training programme from one of our qualified swimming teachers
- Lengths - Lanes will be reserved in these sessions for the serious swimmer
- Aquafit - Exercise in the water using light weights and floats on this fun 10 week course every Monday and Thursday, 7 - 7.55pm
- Aqua-Circuit - Exercise in the water with various equipment and work stations
- Swim Lessons - Book private, one-to-one sessions with one of our ASA qualified staff or enlist your child on one of our 10 week swim courses
- Family Fun - these weekend sessions are ideal for all the family and include use of floats, woggles and water toys
- Fun Swimming - Another weekend session, this time with floats and woggles
- Inflatable Fun - Come and have a go on our giant inflatables ‘Woof’ and ‘Splat’! (During the holidays).
- Water Sports - Work-out in the water with team games such as water polo and water volleyball
- Pool Party - Liven up a children’s party with exclusive use of our pool (check out party packages)
Swimming Prices
Single Visit
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Adult |
Junior |
Validate |
Concession |
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£2.85 |
£1.65 |
£1.30 |
£2.35 |
*Admission FREE for children 3 years old and below
Family Tickets
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£7.00 |
1 Adult + 3 Juniors |
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£8.00 |
2 Adults + 2 Juniors |
Monthly Card
A monthly card (available to members only - cross-reference Using Pewsey Sports Centre) entitles you to unlimited use of the swimming pool at any of the above appropriate pool sessions.
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Adult |
Junior |
Validate |
Concession |
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£27.00 |
£18.50 |
£12.10 |
£23.00 |
Swim Standing Orders
If you regularly swim 2 or more times a week, our standing order schemes will offer you significant savings as well as a host of additional benefits.
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Adult |
Concession |
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£20.00 |
£16.00 |
Gym / Swim Standing Orders
Gives unlimited use to the fitness age and to all appropriate swim sessions.
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Adult |
Concession |
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£37.00 |
£30.00 |
Swimming Pool Weekly Timetable - revised May 2008
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Time |
7.00am to 8.45am |
9.00am to 12.25pm |
12.30pm to 1.25pm |
1.30pm to 4.00pm |
4.00pm to 5.55pm 2 x 1 hour sessions |
6.00pm to 6.55pm |
7.00pm to 7.55pm |
8.00pm to 8.45pm |
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Monday |
Early Bird Dip |
School Swimming, Term Time Only Available for Hire during Holidays |
Adults |
School Swimming, Term Time Only |
Centre Swim Lessons (Course, please book at Reception) |
Public |
Aqua Fit Course |
Kayak Skills |
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Tuesday |
Closed |
School Swimming, Term Time Only Available for Hire during Holidays |
Closed |
School Swimming, Term Time Only |
Centre Swim Lessons (Course, please book at Reception) |
Public |
Adults 16 years+ |
Public |
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Wednesday |
Early Bird Dip |
School Swimming, Term Time Only Available for Hire during Holidays |
Adults |
School Swimming, Term Time Only |
Centre Swim Lessons (Course, please book at Reception) |
Public |
Public |
Public |
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Thursday |
Closed |
School Swimming, Term Time Only Available for Hire during Holidays |
Closed |
School Swimming, Term Time Only |
Centre Swim Lessons (Course, please book at Reception) |
Public |
Aqua Fit Course |
Kayak Course |
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Friday |
Early Bird Dip |
School Swimming, Term Time Only Available for Hire during Holidays |
Adults |
School Swimming, Term Time Only |
Centre Swim Lessons (Course, please book at Reception) |
Public |
P.V.A.S.C 7.00pm to 8.25pm (Swim Club) |
P.V.A.S.C 7.00pm to 8.25pm (Swim Club) |
Weekend Programme
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9.00 - 9.55am |
10.00 - 10.55am |
11.00 - 11.45am |
12.00 - 12.55pm |
1.00 - 1.45pm |
2.00 - 2.50pm |
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Sat |
Adults Only |
Family Fun |
For Hire |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
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Sun |
Adults Only |
Family Fun |
Fun Swim |
Snorkel & Fun For Hire |
Inflatable |
Sue DeHaven (Swim Club) |
Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult (minimum age 16), who must remain by the child(ren) in the water. Ratio of adults to children:
- Under 8 years 2:1
- Under 4 years 1:1
Parents / Guardians are reminded that children must attain the standard of a 50m stress free continuous swim before they will be permitted to swim beyond the 4’ depth.
If you are unclear as to when a session you wish to attend is running, please feel free to call us on 01672 562469.
Swimming Lessons
We offer a wide range of swimming lessons for all abilities, from toddlers to adults, Mondays to Fridays 4pm to 6pm.
Children can commence our swim programme from the age of 3 years old. This young swimming group has 2 qualified teachers, one on the poolside and one in the water to encourage and assist where required.
All our swimmers are assessed and grouped appropriately for their own individual needs, confidence and competency level.
Swimmers have the opportunity to gain a variety of aquatic awards. These certificates will be taken at the discretion of the group teacher and always for the benefit of the individual pupil.
Our aim is to introduce children to an environment, which can be fun and safe, where they learn through play and develop swimming and aquatic skills as the progress.
All the Centre swimming teachers are A.S.A (Amateur Swimming Association) or equivalent qualified and have a wealth of aquatic experience between them.
If you wish to book your child on one of our 10 week swim courses, the below guide will give you an idea of which level would be most suitable for your child:
3+ Confidence
- Minimum age 3 years old
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- Confidence building group
- Informal, but structured session, introducing submerging
- Part or all of session without armbands, when confident
- Fun group using various toys and flotation aids
- 2 qualified swimming teachers per group
- Working towards Duckling Awards
National Plan - Level 1 - 5 years+
- Minimum age 3 years old
- Confident in the water without armbands
- Confident submerging
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 2 qualified swimming teachers per group
- Working towards Level 1
National Plan - Level 2 - ½ hour widths
- Children must have attained a Level 1 certificate
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 2
National Plan - Level 3 - ½ hour widths
- Children must have attained a Level 2 certificate
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 3
National Plan - Level 4 -½ hour widths
- Children must have attained a Level 3 certificate
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 4
National Plan - Level 5 - ½ hour widths
- Children must have attained Level 4 certificate
- Maximum of 12 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 6
National Plan - Level 6 - ½ hour lengths
- Children must have attained Level 5 certificate
- Maximum of 12 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 7
National Plan - Level 7 - ½ hour lengths
- Children must have attained a Level 6 certificate
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 7
National Plan - Level 8 - 1 hour lengths
- Children must have attained a Level 7 certificate
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 8
National Plan - Level 9+ - 1 hour lengths
- Children must have attained a Level 8 certificate
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards Level 9, 10, 11 & 12
Other Courses Available
Water Safety Course
- Children must be at least Level 4 standard and be able to swim a 100m
- Maximum of 8 children per group
- 1 qualified swimming teacher per group
- Working towards various water safety and first aid certificates
Adult Swimming Lessons
- From the very nervous to the experienced water lover
- Tutored individually within the group
- Want to enhance your technique or gain buoyancy and propulsion skills?
- Fun, patience and encouragement guaranteed
Fitness Programmes
- Free to ‘Swim’ or ‘Gym and Swim’ Standing Order members or £10.00 per assessment / update
- Free, Swim Fitness Assessment
- Free, Personnel Training Programme
If you require any further information about the above courses, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01672 562469.
Kayaking
In partnership with The Shak Adventure Sports Club, we organise a range of kayak courses, namely:
- Taster Sessions
- One Star Award
- Two Star Award
- Three Star Award
These sessions run intermittently based on demand. If you or a group of people you know are interested in trying a course, please register your interest via calling us on 01672 562469.
Taster Sessions
We offer taster (or ‘one-off’) sessions, both in the swimming pool and on the Kennet and Avon Canal, that provide you with the following basic skills:
- How to identify required equipment
- How much the sport costs
- How to hold a paddle
- How to get into a kayak safely
- Moving the kayak forwards
- Kayak games
- How to stay safe
No specialist equipment is required.
In the pool a pair of shorts and a T-shirt will do.
Down on the canal a pair of deck shoes, shorts or leggings and a sweat/t-shirt are suitable.
All other equipment is supplied.
One Star Award
The One Star is held over 6 x 2 hour sessions on the Kennet and AvonCanal. During the first 5 sessions, participants work towards a final assessment in session 6. This will assess their ability to:
- Paddle forwards 100m in a straight line with minor correction
- Paddle backwards 25m in a straight line with minor correction
- Using sweep strokes for correction and turning
- Move the kayak sideways
- Use a stern-rudder
- Support strokes
- Exit the kayak correctly following a capsize
- Complete a short question and answer session on paddlesport
This is an ‘encouragement’ award designed for absolute beginners.
Two Star Award
The Two Star is held over 6 x 2 hour sessions on the Kennet and AvonCanal. During the first 5 sessions, participants work towards a final assessment and short journey in session 6. This will assess their ability to:
- Paddle forwards over a distance of a journey with competence and easy
- Paddle backwards in a straight line with ease
- Use low-brace turns for controlling the boat
- Move the kayak sideways competently
- Use a spray deck
- Use low and high support strokes when off-balance
- Use “Eskimo Rescue” techniques following a capsize
- Rescue swimmers and being rescued following capsize
- Complete a short question and answer session on paddlesport
Three Star Award
The Three Star has a flexible structure but mainly consists of opportunities to build up a portfolio of journeys, progressing to moving water. Sessions are augmented by skills-based training in the swimming pool and with additional journeys on the Kennet and AvonCanal. A final assessment normally consists of a day’s journey on a local river.
The assessor will look for a generally high standard of competence and confidence alongside:
- Confident use of support strokes including sculling
- High standard of manoeuvrability of the boat & good technique
- Ability to roll
- Confident use of the “Eskimo Rescue”
- Towing and rescuing
- Bow Ruddering
- Tilting the kayak to assist turning
- Draw-stroke on the move and hanging draw-stroke
- Completing a short question and answer session on paddlesport
Contact Details
By Post
Pewsey Sports Centre
Wilcot Road
Pewsey
Wiltshire
SN9 5EW
By Email
pewseysportscentre@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01672 562469
By Fax
01672 563956
Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7.00am - 9.00pm
Tuesday, Thursday, 9.00am - 9.00pm
Saturday, 9.00am - 12 noon
Sunday, 9.00am - 3.00pm
Timetables maybe subject to change at very short notice. We will do our best to inform customers and endeavour to ensure the information on this website is accurate and up to date, but no warranty is given of this and we cannot accept any liability for errors or omissions. The Centre reserves the right to make changes to the timetable without notice. If you find anything which causes concern please email us at pewseysportscentre@wiltshire.gov.uk
