As part of our Respect the water – Drowning Prevention Plan and during the May half-term school holiday, in partnership with Places Leisure, our leisure contractor, we are offering free swimming lessons to young people aged 12+ (secondary school) for non-swimmers, or people who are not confident at swimming at the Xcel leisure complex in Walton. We are also offering a free lifeguard course for young people aged 16+, with a potential apprenticeship at Xcel / Hurst Pool following the qualification.

Free Swimming – ages 12+

• When: Monday 29 May – Friday 2 June
• Times: 2pm - 3.30pm
• Where: Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames KT12 2JG
• How to book / more information: email enquiries@elmbridgexcelleisurecomplex.co.uk or 01932260300

Free NPLQ Lifeguarding course – ages 16+ max 12 spaces

• When: Monday 29 May – Saturday 3 June
• Times: 9am - 5:30pm. Course assessment on Saturday 2 June. Maximum:12 candidates for the course.
• Where: Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames KT12 2JG
• How to book / more information: email enquiries@elmbridgexcelleisurecomplex.co.uk or 01932260300

Please see below for the Lifeguard Course pre-requisites:

Every candidate attending a NPLQ course must be at least 16 years old at the time of taking the NPLQ final assessment and be able to:

• 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

We look forward to hearing from young non-swimmers or youngsters interested in becoming a lifeguard.