Adult swiming lessons in Cardiff/Vale?

pavlovs_dog

I'm looking to have a series of swimming lessons this summer to improve my technique and stamina in the water.

Can anyone recommend a good pool/instructor in the cardiff and vale area?

Jonbvn

http://www.leisurecentre.com/files/centres-pricelistpdf-4.pdf

Or Maindy & Western LS.
http://apps.cardiff.gov.uk/leisureactivities/browse.php?mode=ACT&submode=INFO&sort=D&curriculum_id=25&lang=ENG&course_title_id=829

pavlovs_dog

have you had any experience of either?

I've used the international pool and western. didn't think that maindy offered swimming lessons

hollythecat

I did an adult education class at Radyr Adult Education Centre (based at the high school) a couple of years ago which was very good. It's for beginners and improvers but was mostly improvers. The cost if you're not on benefits is £51.20 for 10 weeks of 45 minute classes. It doesn't start until September but the details are on the Cardiff Council website under learning, search the adult and community learning courses for sport.

pavlovs_dog

cheers for that Holly. sadly I want to do it over the coming weeks so that I can go snorkliing on holiday in August, but hopefully that info will be helpful to others.

aaa121

Holly, I have been looking at doing the same course as you mention. Although I can swim I panic when out of my depth and I want to over come my fear of swimming with my head in the water. Do you think this course would be beneficial to me? Thanks

hollythecat

Hi, I would say definitely as that was one of my problems - the other was that I couldn't do breast stroke and they helped a lot with that as well. The teachers were really friendly and very encouraging and as it is a small group there is good support from the other learners too. It gave me a lot more confidence than I had previously and I couldn't quite believe that they got me to go out of my depth when I've been avoiding it for so many years (not admiting how many!). Good luck if you decide to go ahead, I think you'd be glad you did.