Admiral Swimming Centre
People: Helping older people feel connected
We would like to run subsidised swimming sessions for people over 60 to improve water confidence and swim stroke techniques.
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About this cause
The Admiral pool is the only heated pool in Brixham. Open all year round and run by the community for the community, it relies on entrance fees, grants and legacies to provide activities at an affordable price. A Board of Trustees who are all local volunteers, along with full and part-time employees, run the pool (The Brixham Admiral Swim Company Ltd). The pool caters for all ages from babies to people in their 90s. Sessions for senior citizens/disabled include Over 50s Aqua Fit, ACE Disability and Aqua Size. In addition, the pool is used by local schools, colleges and clubs, and also runs a very popular Swim School and Aqua Tots for younger children. Children who have learnt to swim move up to the thriving Swimming Club.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Our swimming sessions will be charged at a reduced rate to enable all over-60s to participate if they wish. A teacher will be in the water to help improve water confidence and swim stroke techniques. We hope that as a result of these sessions participants will have improved water confidence, better stroke techniques, be safer in water, enjoy being in the water, make friends, increase their wellbeing and be motivated to continue swimming.