Swimming
SUMMER HOLIDAY POOL PROGRAMMES NOW AVAILABLE
The newly refurbished pools at the Sports Centre in Basingstoke opened to the public at the beginning of March 2007.
The £2.7 million council-funded project has revamped the main 25 metre and learner pools and spa. The refurbishment of the pools includes: modern-style 'deck' level pools; new 'changing village', with individual and family cubicles at pool level; an improved viewing gallery with toilets; a new lift with access to all levels and a new health suite with its own changing facilities.
Swimming at the Sports Centre is an excellent way of keeping fit, in a safe and relaxing environment. It is a great fitness choice for just about everyone especially those who have physical limitations or who find other forms of exercise painful. Water cushions stiff joints or fragile bones that might be injured by the impact of land exercises and swimming is also desirable for people with exercise-induced asthma as the warm humid environment causes less irritation to the airways. Strength and improved co-ordination built up by swimming, reduces the risk of falls and hip fractures in the 50 plus.
If you would like to learn to swim we run courses for both children and adults throughout the year, as well as crash courses in the holidays. Please contact Carleigh Hay, Swimming Manager, on 01256 302208 for more information or email dutyman2@sportscentre.org.uk or use the link opposite to the Swim School
