Adult swimming lessons

Group lessons

Our adult swimming lessons and aquatic courses are for all abilities and suitable for ages 15 years and older.

Lessons run with the school term, and cater to all levels – from basic swimming skills to improving stroke and breathing techniques. There are no lessons on public holidays.

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: $33 fortnightly ($16.50 per lesson) via direct debit. 20% off with a LeisureCard.

Adult beginner 1

This level is for individuals with little to no experience in the water, it works on water confidence as well as independent floating and gliding on front and back. 

Where: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Adult beginner 2

This level is for individuals who are wanting to improve basic swimming techniques like kicking and arms, it’s a great place to start if you haven’t had formal lessons before and want to brush up on technique.

Where: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Adult breathing

This level works on formal freestyle and backstroke technique, focusing on breathing technique on front and backstroke arms on back.

Where: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Adult advanced

This level is a great option for people who want a dedicated time to swim with an instructor and improve any technique that isn’t covered in the other levels. 

Where: Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Adult wha

This level is ideal for adults who can swim freestyle for 25 metres and basic breaststroke and want to further develop stroke technique and increase distance and stamina.

Where: Freyberg Pool

Adult rima

This level is ideal for swimmers who are learning to swim 100m of Freestyle, Backstroke, and basic Breaststroke and increase distance and stamina.

Where: Freyberg Pool

Development squad

This level is ideal for swimmers who can swim 100m freestyle and backstroke continuously and further develop their breaststroke technique.

Where: Freyberg Pool

Duration: 45 minutes

Cost: $17.00 per lesson via direct debit. 20% off with a LeisureCard.

Squad

For those who can swim 200 m continuously and want to push themselves to swim up to 2.5km within an hour. This is the perfect squad for those who want a weekly fitness class or is ideal preparation for those who wish to move into a squad that swims multiple times a week.

Where: Freyberg Pool

Duration: 1 hour

Cost: $18.50 per lesson via direct debit. 20% off with a LeisureCard.

Private lessons

A personalised coaching service that can cater to your needs - whether you want to learn to swim or improve your swimming technique. Bookings essential.

Where: Freyberg Pool, Karori Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Tawa Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: $67 per lesson

For more information and to book contact swimwell@wcc.govt.nz

Adults with special needs lessons

One-on-one lessons adapted for people with special needs, injuries or disabilities.

Where: Freyberg Pool, Keith Spry Pool, Freyberg Pool and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Duration: 30 minutes

Cost: $21.50 per lesson

These lessons depend on the availability of an instructor. For more information and to book contact swimwell@wcc.govt.nz