Swimming

We run an extensive swimming programme for children and adults in our 20m long pool.

We welcome swimmers of any ability and age and members* can benefit from daily swimming (3 lanes for lane swimming and 2 lanes for recreational swimmers) as well as Sunday family sessions (11:00 – 14:00).

In addition, our community swimming lessons provide the opportunity for children to participate in courses throughout the academic year (September – July) as well as intensive swimming programmes in the Easter and Summer holidays.

We also run Rookie Lifeguard and Junior SwimFit classes during the same community swimming periods. Private lessons and tuition are available on request.

See the ‘Swimming Lessons’ section below for further details for Autumn 2025 dates and enrolment.

For all enquiries or questions please email swimming@framlinghamcollege.co.uk

We also offer Swim Classes in Aqua Aerobics, Aqua Circuits, Drills and Skills, SwimFit and Triathlon.

Jump to a section:

• Autumn Term 2025 Swimming Lessons
• Summer 2025 Swimming Crash Courses
• Weekly Adult Classes

Autumn Term 2025 Swimming Lessons

Classes take place Mondays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays for 14 weeks from Monday 01 September – Saturday 13 December. This year we will only have a one week break for the October half term (dates in line with local primary schools). Lessons will finish on Saturday 13 December leaving families the final week to enjoy the busy run up to the Christmas holidays.

• Pre School class (Saturday only) – £11.50 per lesson – £161 per course
• Stage 1 – 7 classes – 30min – £10.00 per lesson – £140 per course
• Stage 5 – 7 classes – 45mins – £11.50 per lesson – £161 per course
• Rookie – 30min lesson – £10.00 per lesson – £140.00 per course

• Rookie – 45min lessons – £11.50 per lesson – £161.00 per course
• SwimFit (Beginner / Junior) – 45min  lessons – £11.50 per lesson – £161 per course
• Development Squad – 60mins – £11.50 per lesson – £161.00 per course

If you son/daughter is interested in numerous swimming ‘sessions per week’ or you know that they will be swimming throughout the whole year, and you would like to look at spreading the cost – please contact Elaine to discuss options. Spring Term 2026 (11 week course) / Summer Term 2026 (13 week course) – offering 39 weeks in total.

New to the Framlingham College Community Swim Programme?

For new enquiries or to arrange a free swim assessment, please complete the Contact us form.

Contact Us

Class Descriptors

• Stage 1 – 7
  following the Swim England Learn to swim framework.
• Rookie Lifeguard (Monday / Wednesday/ Saturday)
  Affiliated to the RLSS – follow the Rookie Lifeguard syllabus from Bronze (1 – 3)/ Silver (1 – 3), Gold (1 – 3). Aspects of competition lifesaving. Suitable for swimmers aged 8 – 14 (you need to be able to swim comfortably 50m on your front and back) and be happy submerging to the bottom of the pool (1 – 2m deep).
• Beginners SwimFit (45min class). (Thursday)
  Ideally swimmers need to be a minimum of Stage 5, have their Breaststroke leg kick and demonstrate 15m of recognisable FC/BC/Fly. This is an additional session building fitness and stamina. We would also ask that swimmers continue with their normal Stage swim lesson. The final decision will be at the Head of swimming discretion.
• Junior SwimFit  (45min class) (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday)
  Stage 6/7 or above – fitness session – following a set on the board, coach led. Working at own pace and on preferred strokes – emphasis on building fitness/stamina. Coach will still offer technique advice.
• Development Squad (1hr class) (Wed 16:45 – 17:45 / Saturday 08:30 – 09:30 / Saturday PM class (time to be confirmed)
  For those who are looking at potentially joining a swimming club. Focus on competition starts/turns/finishes with a Level 2 club coach. Please email Elaine to register your interest on swimming@framlinghamcollege.co.uk.
• Swim club type sessions
  For more information or to register an interest in joining additional ‘swim club’ type sessions – email swimming@framlinghamcollege.co.uk

Certificates/Badges

When your child has completed the appropriate stage, you will be advised and then a badge/certificate can be purchased by clicking below.

Swim England Certificates and Merchandise 

Hat Colours

Lesson Timetable

Booking and Payment

Payment should be made for the 14 weeks upfront via the online form at the bottom of this page.
Payment must be received before any swimming can commence.

If you son/daughter is interested in numerous swimming ‘sessions per week’ or you know that they will be swimming throughout the whole year, and you would like to look at spreading the cost – please contact Elaine to discuss options. Spring Term 2026 (11 week course) / Summer Term 2026 (13 week course) – offering 39 weeks in total.

Booking Form

Registration is open from 17:00 Thursday 17 July – 17:00 Friday 31 July for early bird booking – by booking early we should be able to guarantee your existing day and time or slot you into a new class if you wish to change day/time. 

Registrations will then re-open from Monday 18 August – Friday 29 August (by booking at this time, we may not be able to guarantee an existing day/time of class, however we will endeavour to find the best option for your swimmer).

Sorry, the initial registration window closed at 17:00 on Friday 31 July. Registrations will re-open from Monday 18 August.

Summer 2025 Swimming Crash Courses

To book onto Stage and Rookie classes, please use the form below.
To book onto 1:1 slots, please email Elaine on swimming@framlinghamcollege.co.uk.

Adult Classes

* term time only

Classes Overview

Aqua Aerobics
Aqua Aerobics is a form of exercise which provides cardiovascular conditioning by increasing your pulse and your breathing rate. Every move works against the resistance of the water helping you to burn calories, improve your fitness whilst supporting your joints to avoid putting them under too much strain.

Aqua Circuits
Aqua circuits is for those who prefer a more targeted workout in an Aquatic setting. Aqua circuits classes are the aquatic equivalent to circuits in the gym. Based on a range of activities and movements, participants use equipment such as weights and specialised floats and move between stations to tone specific muscle groups.

Drills & Skills
Suitable for confident swimmers who swim regularly and feel that they need technical input to progress on. Structured sessions with both long/short distances with lots of work on your technique using a variety of drills and practices to refine your stroke. If you are a recreational swimmer and want to join a coach led session to build fitness/stamina and improve your strokes then please get in touch as we can help you too! This class is not suitable for adult non swimmers or beginners.

Swim Fit
A mix of endurance sets with short burst sprints to get your heart rate up!  Swimmers average 1700m in 45mins. Overseen by Dawn – you follow the set working at your own pace and focusing on your preferred strokes. It’s suitable for both adults and confident older teenagers who are looking for a fitness session. This class is not suitable for beginners.

Triathlon
Want another fitness swim session or have you signed up for a swimming challenge or fancy the idea of doing a Triathlon or open water swim and worried about the swim part? Focusing on your frontcrawl stroke, we help to make you smoother, more efficient & therefore more confident in the water. Sessions to suit your ability. Swim with like-minded individuals many of whom have undertaken various open water swims themselves.

Book a Class

To book onto a class, please email sportscentre@framlinghamcollege.co.uk or call 01728 727223.