If your child is nervous about learning to swim, then we can offer confidence-building classes (Splash & Play) where parent/guardian will join us in the pool. It is the perfect way to start. If the parent/guardian doesn’t swim then 1:1 lessons are recommended until a basic level of water confidence is reached. If neither of these are a viable option, arrangements can be made that the parent/guardian can stay on the poolside to encourage the child.

It’s super easy to prepare for, all you need is a swimsuit and towel. Goggles are optional, and we provide all equipment including buoyancy aids, boards, toys, etc for all swimmers.

This is highly dependent on the location you registered for, so feel free to email, text or call us to discuss but inform reception you are here for your lesson with RKL Swims, and they will direct you through to the changing areas. Change and proceed to the poolside where our team will meet you, introduce themselves, call registers and then start lessons. If there is a lesson being taught, please wait patiently to one side until one of the instructors comes over. This is greatly appreciated, thank you!

Spectator availability varies depending on the location. With that being said, at Dimax Aquatics in Crosshands, we have two spectating areas, BOTH on the poolside! One on a lovely balcony above the pool by the changing cubicles, and one in the "Splash Zone", RIGHT ON POOLSIDE!

All our swimming teachers are fully qualified instructors holding ASA or STA qualifications and DBS checks. Staff are also regularly trained by RKL Swims to deliver our unique methods of swimming lessons, to ensure that all individuals are catered to. On top of this, all locations will have a lifeguard present to ensure your child’s safety.

At the end of a 3 month period, every parent will receive an email/message about their child's progress and where to go from there onwards. With this being said, teachers perform assessments every lesson to ensure that our lesson plans reach their criteria and needs, to ensure beneficial learning. If distance milestones are obtained, such as 5 metres, 25 metres, etc, swimmers will be given a certificate and badge to show this, however, there are no additional costs for these awards. This is all covered by your subscription to our lessons! If your child isn't eligible for a distance badge, they will receive a milestone badge/sticker of some sort to show capability.

We've made booking the perfect class easy! Head over to our booking page and fill in the questionnaire prompts, and Tada! That's your class!

We run swimming lessons in multiple locations, however our main location is Dimax Aquatics in Crosshands! All locations can be found when booking a class 😄