Member = Applicable to individuals that hold a Sport Central or Coach Lane membership.
Concession = Norhumbria University students, Staff Members, U16's or over 60's. Proof required.
Non member = Applicable to those that do not hold a membership or qualify for concession rate.

If you hold a Platinum, Complete Swim & Fitness or Central Swim membership, open swim sessions are included. If you hold a Central Fitness membership you will qualify for a discounted member rate.

To find out more about our great range of memberships visit Memberships

To book an open swimming session visit our Online Booking System

Unlimited swimming sessions are included in our Central Swim Membership:

Annual:

Monthly:

To purchase a Central Swim membership visit our Online Booking System

Sport Central is inviting you to try our 25m, 6 lane Swimming Pool for just £2 per swim session!*

Our pool is perfect for a wide range of activities including public swimming, swimming lessons, aqua classes and more.

With over 60 hours of public swimming every week there has never been a better time to make a splash at Sport Central!

Terms and Conditions:

*£2 offer applies to each swim session between 28th March to 30th September 2013. Normal casual swim rate will resume on 1st October 2013. Price will be dependent on status (member, concession, non-member).

Children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult (over 16 years old) and supervised on a two to one basis. It is recomended that children under 5 should be supervised on a one to one basis.

Sport Central reserves the right to change scheduled public sessions and lane allocation at short notice. If in doubt, please confirm times with staff at Sport central. Session times may vary by 5 minutes to allow pool set-up time.

We now run school swimming lessons throughout the year for those aged eight to sixteen years within our £30 million world class facility, Sport Central.

Delivered by Swim North East, our swimming lessons are designed to cater for both swimmers and non-swimmers with a variety of aquatic skills, games and challenges.

Available weekdays between 10:00 - 12:00
A choice of 30 or 60 minute sessions
Groups of up to 30 pupils
All coaches ASA qualified and DBS approved
Effective ratios for teaching and learning

Introductory Offer

Monday 15th April - Friday 19th July 2013
From £1.20 per pupil, per week!**

**Example charge per lane as guidance; £12.00 for 10 pupil places (max) = £1.20 per pupil, per week. Based on a mandatory 5 week booking period. Bespoke sessions are available on request. From September 2013 onwards, advertised rates will include pool hire charges.

Testimonial

"We use SwimNE on a regualr basis to deliver the highest quality swimming lessons for our pupils. The activities which the pupils complete are exciting, they quickly make excellent progress and the instructors establish outstanding relationshipswith the children. I would recommend SwimNE without reservation.They are superb!"

Nick Conway, Head Teacher - St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary

Contact Us

For enquiries on any of our products and services, or to book your place ahead of the summer or autumn term please contact Kate Hansbury or James Wilkinson.

Tel: 0191 243 7349 Email: kate.hansbury@northumbria.ac.uk
Tel: 0191 227 4456 Email: james.wilkinson@northumbria.ac.uk

Are you looking to qualify as a lifeguard?

Then the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification is a must. Delivered by Leisure Force staff at Sport Central assesmment is centred around four key areas:Practical, theory , first aid  and CPR assessment.

To undertake the course you must:

• Be 16 years of age
• Be able to meet the following basic fitness criteria:
  Jump / dive into deep water
  Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds
  Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water.
  Tread water for 30 seconds
  Surface dive to the floor of the pool
  Climb out unaided without ladder / steps and where the pool design permits

While attending the course, leading to the RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, you will also be able to gain the following awards:

• HSE Approved First Aid at Work
• Defibrillator Operator

For further information including course fees and dates click here. Alternatively telephone 07713570381.

Working closely with the ASA, Northumbria University Sport delivers a number of swimming instructor courses enabling people to teach a range of aquatic disciplines. This may include teaching and coaching of swimming, water polo, synchronised swimming or aqua aerobics.

Currently there are no advertised courses however details of courses will be advertised here throughout the year. Check back regularly for updates.

Start Swimming:

Start Swimming is taught in small groups (maximum of six) in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The instructor is in the water at all times to encourage and support learners. Start Swimming consists of five 30 minute sessions which must be booked in advance. Learners will be allocated a time slot and must attend the same session each week. Maximum number of places per date block is 6.

Cost: £10 members*, £15 non members

*Sport Central or Coach Lane members.

Day, Dates, Times and Location:

Start Swimming sessions have taken place for this semester, please check back in September fornew dates.

Additional Information:

No previous experience needed, beginners are welcome.
Please wear appropriate swimwear.

Booking Information:

You can Book Online or at Sport Central Reception.

Online Booking Instructions:

1) Enter your Login ID and PIN. If you are a Northumbria University student or staff member your login is your computer username and your PIN is your library Pin. If you are not a Northumbria University student or staff member you must sign up.
2) Change your preferred booking site to Campus Sport (this is in the top right hand corner)
3) Click on 'Make a Booking'
4) Click on Campus Sport link.
5) Select your activity and click book.

Develop Swimming:

Develop Swimming is open to Northumbria students, staff and aims to improve both your general fitness and swimming technique, via structured swimming sessions and expert coaching advice. A coach will be available to introduce you to the programme and offer tips to improve your swimming technique. The sessions are adaptable to various abilities, so whether you want to get fit, learn the proper technique for front crawl or are training for a competition, there will be a session to suit you. Maximum number of places per date block is 30.

Cost:
Platinum, Complete Swim & Fitness & Central Swim Members - Free
Central Fitness & Coach Lane Members - £2.49
Concessions* - £2.96
Non members- £3.49

*Northumbria University students, staff, U16's and over 60's. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Day, Dates, Times & Location:

Develop Swimming sessions have taken place for this semester, please check back in September for new dates. 

Additiional Information:

To attend Develop Swimming you must be able to swim a minimum of 4 lengths unaided or have previously attended the Start Swimming course.

Booking Information:

You can Book Online or at Sport Central Reception.

Online Booking Instructions:

1) Enter your Login ID and PIN. If you are a Northumbria University student or staff member your login is your computer username and your PIN is your library Pin. If you are not a Northumbria University student or staff member you must sign up.
2) Change your preferred booking site to Campus Sport (this is in the top right hand corner)
3) Click on 'Make a Booking'
4) Click on Campus Sport link.
5) Select your activity and click book.

Advance

You don't have to be Michael Phelps to attend, this is a sociable group with swimmers of varying abilities. Ability levels are split in each lane andthe session varies accordingly with swimmers completing anything from 40-100 lengths in the hour session. Maximum number of places per date block is 30.

Open to: Northumbria students, staff and the public.

Cost:

 You can also block book 10 sessions at a time:

*Sport Central or Coach Lane membership.
** You must be a Northumbria student, staff member, under 16 or over 60 years old to qualify for concession rates.

Day, Dates, Times and Location:

Advance Swimming sessions have taken place for this semester, please check back in September for new dates.

Additional Information:

You must be a competent swimmer to attend Advance Swimming.

Booking Information:

To book Advance Swimming visit Sport Central reception. 

A number of aquatic sports make use of the Swimming Pool, to find out more about them and how to get involved click on the links below:

• Swimming
• Triathlon
• Waterpolo