- Swimming
Our 25m, 5 laned main pool provides a variety of aquatic activities - lane swimming for fitness, family fun sessions, adult only, water workout classes as well as a full programme of swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Our learner pool offers a full programme of swim lessons for young children and is an ideal way to build their confidence.
Swim only memberships are available. Please contact a Customer Advisor for further information.
Swim 4 Life
Please be aware that we are operating the Government free swimming scheme for those aged 16 and under and aged 60 or over. Contact reception for an application form. Free swimming is only available during the 'All Welcome' public sessions.
A copy of the pool timetable can be found on this page for you to download.
Changes to the pool timetable:
PLEASE be aware that our pools are closed to the public on the first two Fridays each month - 1-00pm - 3-00pm - and the last Saturday of each month - 1-15pm - 4-15pm - to allow Staff Training to take place.
- Swim Academy
Group lessons take place throughout the week. The lessons are delivered by appropriately qualified Swim Teachers. The lessons follow the ASA National Plan for Teaching.
To make an enquiry / to book a place contact our Swimming Co-ordinator on 01773 523313
- Swim Excel
Individually tailored swimming lessons for children and adults who wish to develop their water confidence or to develop their stroke technique or need to focus on particular elements of their group lessons.
To make an enquiry / to book a place contact our Swim Excel Co-ordinator on 01773 514727
- Health & Fitness
Our kinetika gym is open to all ages and abilities offering a wide range of cardiovascular and strength equipment to help improve your fitness and work towards a healthier lifestyle. Various membership options are available. Please contact a Customer Advisor on 01773 514727.
- Vibrogym (vibrating platform)
Improve your flexibility, mobility and co-ordination on this highly advanced piece of equipment. It can also help you to lose weight, inches and cellulite.
Contact reception for further details on 01773 514727
- Group Exercise Studio
Our air conditioned exercise studio is a venue for a wide range of exercise classes. We offer low to high impact sessions, freestyle classes as well as the Les Mills brand of BTS Body Training System classes of Pump, Combat and Vive.
A copy of the Fitness Class Timetable can be found on this page for you to download.
- Sports Hall
A 4 court sports hall with a gransprung floor offering badminton, 5 a side football, netball, basketball, volleyball as well non sporting activities such as car boot sales, antique fayres, choral recitals, band concerts, social functions, the list goes on !
- Multi purpose room
This room is ideal for meetings, Martial Art groups and can be used as a training room.
- Junior Activities
Activities for the young people of our community include, British Gymnastic Trampoline coaching sessions, PlayZone Gymastics for under 5's, Active Zone Gymnastics for over 5's, Football coaching sessions as well as our ACE School Holiday Activity Scheme.
For more detail please have a look through our site brochure found on this page or call us on 01773 514727 for more details.
- Children's Parties
All you need to bring is the cake and the children ! We offer an excellent range of parties to suit all ages, Pool Party, Sea Scooters, Street Surfing, Roller Disco's, Soft Play Party, Bouncy Castle Party, and Dance Mats. Parties held at Ripley are self catering.
For more detail please have a look through our site brochure found on this page or give us a call on 01773 514727 for more details.
- RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Course
Ripley LC is a RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society) Approved Training Centre and delivers Lifeguard training courses throughout the year.
For further information please contact our Training Officer based at Alfreton LC on 01773 523314
- Accessibility for the Disabled
Specific features include;
- Accessible changing and toilet rooms
- Poolside Hoist
- Poolside wheelchair
- Passenger lift to the first floor
- Hearing loops
For a more comprehensive description click on the information on the right hand side of this web page.