Learning to swim is a key skill for life, and once learnt it is never forgotten.
Our Aquastar Swimming lessons have been running successfully for over 13 years and have taught thousands of children the skills required to be confident, competent and safe in the water. All our Lessons are taken by ASA qualified teachers and run alongside the National Plan for Teaching Swimming. More information of which can be found at www.britishswimming.org.
Swimming lessons at Teme Leisure start right at the beginning with our Aquababies Class which is for babies 4 months+ and a parent.
Then moving onto our Aquatots Classes which is for 3-4yr olds who learn to come without a parent then lastly onto our Aquastar 1-6 levels where they go from taking their first few strokes to swimming up to 1 Mile.
Click each level below to see where your child would start with us, alternatively complete an enquiry form where we will be happy to assist you and get your child enrolled.
- Track your childs progress online in our Aquastar Swimming Lessons at Teme Ldudlow with our new HomePortal.
- Lessons are 30mins long except for Aquastar 6 lessons which are 45mins or 60mins.
- Our Courses run alongside School Term Time Dates. Lessons do not run during school holidays.
- Payment is required 7 days before the start date and is payable per term. Term cost vary dependent on how many weeks are in that term.
- For more information, prices or to enrol your child please contact your local centre or complete the contact form.
Teme Ludlow Thursday : | 9.30am-10.30am and Friday - 10.30am-12.30pm |
Teme SpArC Monday : | 11.00am-12.00pm (no teacher) |
Teme Church Stretton Friday : | 10.00am-10.45pm,Mon & Wed Term time only 12.30pm - 1.00pm(no teacher) |
Aquababies which is held at Teme Ludlow only is a alternative, fun, innovative and effective programme for introducing adults with babies or very young children to the exciting world of Swimming.
These session are run in blocks of around 5 sessions at a cost of £5.20 per session which is payable in advance per block
Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more infomation or to enroll onto the next available course
| Day | Time | Age |
| Mon* | 1-1.30pm | Dependant on Demand |
| Mon | 2.30-3pm | 4-18months |
| Tues | 2.45-3.15pm | 18 Months-3yrs |
| Fri | 9-9.30am | 4-18months |
| Fri | 10-10.30am | 18 Months-3yrs |
| Sun | 11.30am-12noon | 18 Months-3yrs |
| Sun | 12noon-12.30pm | 18months-3yrs |
Held in the Diving Pit at Teme Ludlow with the water depth set at 0.6 - 0.8meters these 30 minute sessions are structured and cater for young children starting early.
Your child will be introduced to the first steps of swimming mainly taught by play.
Awards at this level include Ducklings 1-4.
Aquatots Classes will have a maximum of 10 Children per class with 3 Swimming Teachers.
Class Days & Times
| Monday | 3.45pm and 5.15pm |
| Tuesday | 3.15pm & 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 3.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Thursday | 10.30am, 3.45pm and 5.15pm |
| Friday | 3.15pm and 5.15pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am & 10am |
| Sunday | 9am and 10.30am |
This is where the first strokes are taken to becoming a swimmer.
They will develop basic safety awareness, movement skills and water confidence.
Main awards at this level include National Stages 1 & 2, 5m & 10m distance badges.
Class Days & Times Available per Centre
Teme Ludlow
| Monday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Tuesday | 3.45pm and 4.15pm |
| Wednesday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 5.15pm |
| Thursday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Friday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Saturday | 10.30am and 11.30am |
| Sunday | 9.30am and 10.30am |
Teme Church Stretton
| Tuesday | 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 3.45pm |
| Friday | 3.45pm |
Teme SpArC
| Monday | 4pm and 5pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm and 5pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm and 5pm |
Basics of all four competitive strokes will be taught in this group.
An understanding of buoyancy, rotation skills and water safety knowledge will also be reinforced.
Swimmers must be able to swim 10m Front and Back unaided.
Main awards at this level include National Stages 3 and up to 50m distance badges.
Class Days & Times Available per Centre
Teme Ludlow
| Monday | 3.45pm and 4.45pm |
| Tuesday | 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Thursday | 4.15pm |
| Friday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Saturday | 11am |
| Sunday | 11.30am |
Teme Church Stretton
| Wednesday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Friday | 3.45pm |
Teme SpArC
| Wednesday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Sunday | 10am |
The focus at this level is improving stroke technique using the ASA guidelines.
An emphasis on streamlining, breathing control, treading water and sculling.
Awards at this level include National Stage 4 and up to 100m.
Class Days & Times Available per Centre
Teme Ludlow
| Monday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Tuesday | 4.15pm |
| Wednesday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm, 4.45pm and 5.15pm |
| Thursday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Friday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Saturday | 10.15am |
Teme Church Stretton
| Tuesday | 3.45pm |
| Sunday | 10.30am |
Teme SpArC
| Monday | 4pm and 5pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm and 5pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm and 5pm |
| Thursday | 4pm |
Developing effective swimming skills, including coordinated breathing, developing the water safety aspects and understanding preparation of exercise.
Turns and dives will be introduced. Main awards at this level include National Stage 5 and up to 200m distance badges.
Class Days & Times Available per Centre
Teme Ludlow
| Monday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm and 5.15pm |
| Thursday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Friday | 3.45pm, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Saturday | 10.45am |
Teme Church Stretton
| Friday | 3.45pm |
Teme SpArC
| Monday | 4.30pm and 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 4.30pm and 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 4.30pm and 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 4.30pm |
This level will develop quality stroke technique. A wider range of aquatic disciplines will be taught including synchro and diving.
Main awards at this level include National Stage 6 and distance badges over 200m.
Also Bronze,Silver and Gold.
Class Days & Times Available per Centre
Teme Ludlow
| Monday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm and 5.15pm |
| Thursday | 3.45, 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Friday | 4.15pm and 4.45pm |
| Saturday | 10.45am |
Teme Church Stretton
| Tuesday | 4.15pm |
Teme SpArC
| Monday | 4pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm and 5.15pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm and 5.30pm |
