Public Sessions
These are our public swim sessions, open to everyone.
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Breakfast Club – start the day with a refreshing swim.
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Public Swim Session - swimming for everyone
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Over 50s and Disabled Session – this session the water is heated to a comfortable temperature and the hoist is on the poolside. The hoist is also available at any public session on request. Swim and hydrotherapy equipment is available and advice can be given as to its correct use.
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Children's Inflatable Session - one of our most popular sessions. The inflatables were purchased after a huge fundraising effort and are an excellent way of encouraging activity in young people. Discounted rates for the next session encourage extra activity.
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Aquarobics – there are 2 types of session available: Over 50s for gentle exercise for fitness and mobility, exercise in water is particularly good for those with joint problems and aquafit, 2 sessions of exercise to music. This kind of exercise is especially good for weight loss and rehabilitation following injury.
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Pool Hire – the pool is available for private hire for parties, club training sessions etc.
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Sauna – is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 11.15am - 12.15pm
Learn2Swim
This very popular and successful programme is taught by fully qualified ASA teachers in the following age groups. The scheme has 6 levels and is carefully designed to ensure progression through each stage. A booklet detailing your progression will be supplied at the start of your lessons with a certificate on completion of the programme.
Start with Tiny tadpoles, a water confidence session for babies from 0 - 3 years with Mum, Dad, Granny, Grandpa or any adult. Sean & Alison will guide you and baby in fun group activities to music which develop your baby's water confidence and skills ready for our Learn2Swim programme.
Learn2Swim
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Level 1 Ducklings – ages 3-4 years. Water skills, confidence and games in preparation for lessons.
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Level 2 Beginners – age 4+ years, starting out.
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Level 3 Improvers – basic technique in 3 different strokes
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Level 4 Stroke Technique - good stroke technique in 3 strokes for at least 15m and stamina
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Level 5 Mini Otters - children ready for advanced technique and stamina
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Level 6 Otter Club – pre swimming club, moving from lessons to training
Once all 6 levels are completed your real involvement in swimming has only just begun and a further exciting experience awaits you if you choose to join the Duns Amateur Swimming Club.
For more details on this and our lessons for adults please contact the pool.
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Adult Lessons – beginners, improvers
Duns Swimming Club
Established in 1972 and based at Duns Swimming Pool, Duns Amateur Swimming Club has members from across the Borders and welcome swimmers of all ages and abilities.
The club is run by a committee of parents and coaches.
Who Can Join?
Duns ASC is a friendly, fun and of course competitive swimming club open to all swimmers looking to develop stroke technique and fitness.
Duns ASC is open to under 18s who can swim several lengths of a recognisable strokes, and are keen to learn and work hard. Those thinking about joining can get in touch with the club for some free try out sessions.
If interested in joining the club, please email our Membership Secretary on membership@dunsasc.co.uk