Sport Services Fall Break Swimming Schools

Swimming Schools During the City’s Fall Break

Swimming schools during the city’s fall break will be held in October during week 42 at the Wintteri Swimming Hall. The price for the swimming school is €32, and the teaching days are Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Friday (a total of four days).

Due to increased demand for beginner swimming schools, there will be no technique group this time. Instead, all groups offered will be beginner-level. The swimming schools follow the SUH beginner badge system, aimed at developing versatile swimming skills.

New Procedure for Hall-based Swimming Schools:

Parents or guardians will accompany the child to the pool area at the start of the lesson and pick them up after the lesson ends. Each swimming lesson will last 45 minutes.

Swimming School Timetable:

• Beginner Small Group: 16:30–17:15
• Beginner Group 1: 17:30–18:15
• Beginner Group 2: 18:30–19:15

Group Descriptions:

Beginner Small Group
Suitable for children with a fear of water or who need extra support. Lessons take place in the teaching pool. Children are introduced to the water environment and learn the basics of swimming (such as putting the face in the water, submerging/diving, floating, gliding, basic swimming movements) through play and games.
Group size: 5 children

Beginner Group
Designed for children who cannot yet swim – no swimming skills are required. Lessons are mainly held in the teaching pool. Children learn basic swimming skills (face in water, diving, floating, gliding, basic strokes) through playful activities and tasks.
Goal: Swim 10 meters and earn the early skills or water skills badge.
Group size: 10 children

Registration:

• Registration is done via Vello.
• Registration opens: Monday, October 6th at 13:00
• By registering, you commit to attending all 4 lessons
• Minimum age: 5 years old (must be 5 before the course starts)
• Priority is given to children with weak swimming skills (less than 10 meters continuous swimming)

Swimming School Guidelines:

• The swimming school fee is paid at the Wintteri café cashier on the first day. Please arrive in good time.
• New lesson duration is 45 minutes
• Parents must accompany the child to the pool area and pick them up after the lesson.
• Remember to bring: swimsuit, towel, and seat cover.
• Children can bring their own goggles. Loaner goggles are available at the swimming hall.
• If your child cannot get their hair wet, bring a swim cap.
• If your child will be absent or sick, notify by email
• Once your child has been given a spot in a swimming group, remember to cancel any other registrations or waitlist spots
• If your child can no longer attend, notify as soon as possible so the spot can be given to someone on the waitlist.
• If your child has a swimming book from previous courses, bring it along for the instructor to update.
• On the final day, there will be an opportunity to purchase swimming badges for the swimming book.
  Badges cost €3 each

For more information, contact our swimming instructors by phone or email.