Customer Notice - Free Swimming Important Information
The Universal Free Swimming programme will end on 31st December 2010.
As from Sunday 2nd January 2011 Free Swimming will be available in the school holidays for those aged 16 and under and year round for anyone aged 65+.
If you wish to participate in this offer then you must have a current Lifestyle membership and produce your Lifestyle card on each visit; please see reception for further information.
Charges apply to those aged 5-16 years in term time and at anytime for customers aged 17-64 years.
ITS COOL AT THE POOL... The McDermotts take the plunge at the new Leigh Indoor Sports Centre. The plan is to give everybody the chance to adopt healthier lifestyles – and have some fun too.
Already, free swimming for under 16s has seen a 40 per cent increase in take-up; for the over 60s, 20 per cent.
If that kind of success is repeated from April 1 across all age groups, the council, health and leisure chiefs who are backing the scheme expect to see real improvements in well-being and life expectancy across the borough.
Chair of NHS Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Alan Stephenson added: “Getting more people active is a key priority for us, so we’re delighted to play a key role in the expansion of the swimming, enabling everyone in the borough to swim for free.”
“Free swimming for under 16s and over 60s has been incredibly successful,” said Council Leader Peter Smith.
“Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise and now everyone will be able to take the plunge towards a healthier lifestyle.”
The new deal means families across the generations can now enjoy a swim together – just like the McDermotts.
Barbara, 48, Dorothy, 72 and Bethan, 16, have been swimming at Leigh Indoor Sports Centre since it opened last year.
“Free swimming is a brilliant idea” said Barbara. “We can all swim as a family, improve our fitness and have fun at the same time.”
For more information see page seven of our special supplement or visit Free Swimming (external link)
Free Swimming for All is being administered through Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust’s existing Lifestyle scheme.
To apply for a Lifestyle card, telephone 01942 486901, visit www.wlct.org/lifestyle (external link) or contact your nearest leisure centre.
- Ashton Leisure Centre 01942 720826
- Hindley Pool 01942 255401
- Howe Bridge Sports Centre 01942 870403
- Leigh Indoor Sports Centre 01942 487800
- Tyldesley Pool 01942 882722
