Swimming Lessons/Clubs
The Aquatic Facility is open to all members of the public. The pool is open for lap swimming at any time during our opening hours. Typically, there are at least 2 lanes reserved for public use when at 25m (Saturday-Wednesday) and 2 lanes reserved for public use when at 50m (Thursdays and Fridays).
Current Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday : 6:30am – 7:30pm
Friday: 6:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Swimming is at your own risk!
Swimming Lessons/Clubs
Swim with Us
Here at the National Sports Centre, we want to be sure our swimmers are safe when in and around the pool. We offer a great program to prepare our swimmers for the water. Initially, all swimmers will learn safety skills in and around the water, then later are taught basic stroke technique such as freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. All lessons are one-on-one for 30 minutes. We teach all ages starting around 2 years old and up!
Registration Link: https://bermudanationalsport.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Contact: skemp@nsc.bm
Harbour Swim Club
Harbour swim club is the oldest and largest swim club in Bermuda. Formed in 1974 and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, it continues to go from strength to strength, working with each child to maximize their own ability and help them reach their individual objectives. We work to develop swimmers from the junior age, through competitive seniors and finally helping many to represent Bermuda internationally at both the age group and national levels. Additionally, Harbour has several club members who have earned scholarships to swim collegiately.
The club currently has a membership of approximately 170 swimmers based locally and overseas, with over ten different squads to accommodate all levels and age groups. Harbour has 12 experienced coaches led by our Head Coach, Shona Palmer, a former GB squad member who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.
Success in swimming comes from hard work, technical excellence, mental toughness and being focused in practice, that often translates to up to nine sessions a week for our most competitive senior squad swimmers, and over fifteen hours of training. It also requires regular competition both here in Bermuda and on the international stage as they continue their development and grow as athletes and young adults.
Harbour’s programmes are producing outstanding swimmers who are currently competing overseas at age group and senior levels including the following competitions:
- The Caribbean Free Trade Association Games (CARIFTA).
- The Central American and Caribbean Confederation Swimming
Championships (CCCAN).
- The PANAM Games
- The Commonwealth Games
- World Swimming Championships and ultimately we hope the Olympic Games.
There are clearly numerous benefits, that range from acquiring the discipline as a way of life, viewing the sport as a lifestyle choice that help them remain fit and healthy in their day to day lives, whether they compete locally or internationally.
For more information about the club contact allyharvey0303@gmail.com
Fit 4 All
Private Instruction available for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Level Swimmers as well as Triathletes. Basic skills offered for beginners include breathing technique, buoyancy and introductory stroke work. Stroke technique, stroke efficiency and endurance training available for Intermediate to Advanced Swimmers and Triathletes. All classes are instructed by Shona Palmer, former Commonwealth Games Swimmer and ASCA Certified Coach.
Private Instruction Available Monday through Friday
Masters Group Sessions-Mon 7am,1PM | Tues:9AM | Thurs:1PM | Fri:9AM
Contact: fit4allbda@gmail.com
iSwim
iSwim Bermuda lays the foundation for swimmers in Bermuda to achieve their goals. Whether it’s basic swimming skills and water safety, swimming for fitness, preparing for triathlons, securing a place on an Olympic team or just for the love of swimming. For children, the focus is on developing correct stroke technique and building endurance. Offerings for children include:
- Non-Competitive Club
- Stroke Improvement Classes
- Easter Intensive Stroke Development Classes
- Summer Intensive Swim Camp
- Private Swim Lessons
For adults, the focus ranges from developing basic swimming technique to triathlete training. Offerings for adults include:
- Basic Stroke Development Classes
- Stroke Improvement Classes
- Masters/Triathlon Training
- Private Swim Lessons
For more information, please email iswimbermuda@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at ISwim Bermuda.
Aquamania
Aquamania Swimming Limited has been in operation since 1986.
We offer several programmes to all ages. The Aquatots programmes cater to 12 – 36 months and is an adult/tot class. We take the TLC approach to the lessons. We also teach non-swimmers, beginners and advanced beginners for 30 minute lessons for children 3 years and older. After the advanced beginners’ classes, the children progress to our Transitional/Intermediate and Advanced classes, where we work on their competitive strokes, starts and turns, which are 40 minutes long.
For the older swimmers (12+ yrs) we teach Basic Water Safety skills, CPR/AED/FIRST AID, Junior Lifeguard and Pool lifeguard courses.
We also teach adults from beginners to stroke improvement.
Please visit our website www.aquamania.bm and have a look at our programme information.
TheSwimLife.co – Lisa Blackburn
All of our lesson options are highly focused and individually tailored to the client’s needs and goals. Your technique and swimming will improve quickly with specific instruction, demonstration, cue words, positive feedback and video analysis provided in every lesson. New or nervous swimmers are always welcome and will 100% learn to swim in less than 4 hours. Coach Lisa will be in the water with you when needed to support, guide and demonstrate skills to enhance your learning and skill acquisition.
All of the following programs are available for children and adults in 30 minute or one hour lessons;
- Learning to Swim
- Learning the Skills & Stroke Development
- Learning to Train & Mindset Tools
- Adult Small Group Fitness & Training
- Triathlon Preparation
- Annual programs for recreational and competitive athletes who are looking for a personalized training program, individualized coaching and accountability support.
Website: https://www.theswimlife.co
Contact: swimminglisa@hotmail.com
Register: https://bermudaswimlessons.as.me/schedule/799ef00b
Sharks Swim Club
Sharks Swim Club is a competitive swim club within a fun and positive environment. Our swimmers range from our little Puppy Sharks through to our Elite Senior Sharks; many of whom represent Bermuda in International swim meets like Carifta, CISC and CCCAN. We are very proud to have several Alumni who have represented Bermuda at the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.
Sharks Swim Club is led by Head Coach Ben Smith who works with an amazing team of coaches. Our coaches will help your child transition into the swim club environment and take their swimming to the next level. The success of our club is measured not only by our dominance of age group champions and elite swimmers but through the development of your child as well rounded sports men and women.
Sharks swimmers train hard, have fun and build great friendships as they progress through the program. While pool sessions are separated by levels, our land and beach training, as well as social events, promote interaction between swimmers of all levels.
We recognize the importance that the social role of the club plays. We hold many social events throughout the year, including a beach BBQ, a fun day at National Sports Centre, kids Christmas parties, awards dinners, in-house club swim meets and fundraising events such as our annual car wash. The club is based at Warwick Academy pool with long course sessions being held at National Sports Centre for senior level swimmers.
Puppy Sharks – Our beginner program. We take swimmers of any age who can complete a length of the pool.
Junior Sharks – Our juniors work on mastering the technique of all 4 strokes. Junior swimmers can be entered for BASA development meets.
Intermediate Sharks – Our intermediates work on improving their stroke technique and building stamina. Intermediates may be swimming at development meet or standard meet level.
Senior Sharks – Our senior swimmers continue to improve both technique and stamina. Our seniors swim at standard meet level and many will qualify for National Team level also.
Swimmer’s levels and abilities are frequently reviewed, allowing for progression through the groups per term.
NSC Rules
- You MUST check in at reception before entering the pool.
- There is absolutely no swimming under the bulkhead at any time.
- Children under 9 are required to be within arm’s length of an adult.
- Outdoor shoes or strollers are not allowed on pool decks.
- Please shower prior to entering pool.
- Do not enter pool with open sores, infections or communicable diseases.
- Slow walking required. Running is unsafe on pool decks and is therefore prohibited.
- Play safe and respect other facility users at all times.
- Bulkhead is for authorized personnel only.
- Beverages are permitted provided they are in a sealed container only. (NO GLASS!)
- The rules and request made by lifesaving personnel must always be followed.
- Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30am – 7:30pm, Friday 6:30am – 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am – 4:00pm.
