Braintree Swimming Centre

*Pool Closure Information*

Due to forthcoming galas and private bookings the pools will be closed on the following days and times:

Saturday 25th September 10 (Pools Open As Normal until 11.30am)

Sunday 26th September 10 (Pools Open Until 9.30am for Early Morning Swimming)

Sunday 7th November 10 (ALL DAY)

We are sorry for any problems this may cause.

New Band Policy
To help us monitor our participation levels and manage our pool programme, we are introducing disposable wrist bands for all swim sessions.
- The new bands will be issued at reception and need to be worn when you are in the pool.
- The band colour will change on a daily basis and at busy times which will help us to manage users levels and ensure everyone has the opportunity to swim.
- Users for the Leisure waters and Teaching Pool will have to wear this band as well as the other band for which hourly session you are in.

Extra Lane Swimming Sessions

Due to cancelled bookings we will be running extra Lane Swimming Sessions, with all 8 lanes available on the following day:

Wednesday 18th August 2010
Wednesday 25th August 2010

All sessions are 8.30pm to 10.00pm

MISPLACED MEMBERSHIP CARDS
If you have misplaced your card you may purchase a replacement card at reception for the fee of £6.00

There are other ways you can continue to enjoy complimentary swimming at this Centre by:
- An all-inclusive kinetika membership
- A swim membership
- Enrol on to our Swimming Academy "learn to swim" programme

*BUSY SESSIONS*

All weekend and Holiday Sessions are very busy and a band entry system is operated. Sessions apply to all pools and are one hour in duration. Entry to the sessions is every half hour (depending upon demand).

Adults wishing to do fitness swimming would be better to attend Early Risers or an Adult Only Session.

SWIMMING MEMBERSHIP
Why not take advantage of our all inclusive Swimming Membership which also includes our Water Aerobics Programme. Why Not Swim For Less!!!!! FOR ONLY £20.10* and pay nothing until 1st October 2010! This special offer is only valid between 1st and 31st August 2010. Memberhsip includes unlimited swimming** Single and family memberships available.

*Terms and conditions apply. **Opening times and sessions may vary.

*WATER AEROBICS SESSIONS*

For Aerobic Sessions please refer to our programme attached to this site.

*Pool Lifeguard Courses*

We run courses throughout the year. For further information please contact our Reception on 01376 - 333833

*UNDER 8's ENTRANCE POLICY*

In the interest of Health and Safety we operate an under 8's policy. Please refer to attached flyer for further details.

For further help and assistance please contact our Reception Desk where every effort will be made to provide assistance.

Main Pool Facility

8 Lane x 25 metre Pool

Leisure Waters

A family orientated pool, with slide and interactive equipment. Children must be under 8 years to use this pool and acompanied by an adult

Teaching Pool

Used for both Public Sessions and Swim Academy Lessons. This pool is for children under the age of 8 years, who must be accompanied by an adult, or non swimmers ONLY

UV Treated Water

All pools are uv treated, reducing chlorine levels to the minimum. This provides a more pleasant swimming environment for bathers.

Large Spectator Facilities

Seating and spectating facilities are spacious and ideal for Swimming Galas and watching Swimming Lessons.

Greater Disabled Access

The design of this new building has really catered for our disabled customers. Entrance doors are automatic, with a lift to take you to the first floor. We have two hoist available which offer assistance in and out of the Main Pool and in and out of wheel chairs. All toilets are disabled friendly and fitted with assistance alarms.

Conference Facilities

We have two meeting / training areas. The bigger of the rooms offers toilet facilities and a kitchen. Both room are fully air-conditioned. Catering and refreshments can be provided for all bookings.

Large Free Car Park

Braintree shares parking with Freeport Shopping Village, providing plenty of free parking. There are also disabled spaces directly outside the Swimming Centre

Train & Bus Access

With a train station and bus stop a short distance away, access to the Swimming Centre couldn't be better.

Swim Academy

Braintree Swimming Centre provides a vast programme of swimming lessons for all ages. Details available from Reception (01376 - 333833)

Comprehensive Swimming Programme

Braintree Swimming Centre provides a swimming programme which offers consideration for all (something for everyone)