Swim Academy Newsletter – December 2025
Merry Christmas And Happy New Year
Welcome to our final Swim Academy Newsletter of 2025.
We would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our swimmers, parents, and guardians for a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thank you for your incredible support throughout 2025. We hope your swimmer has enjoyed their lessons, celebrated fantastic achievements with certificates and badges, and will continue building this essential life skill with us in 2026.
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Swim Academy Lesson Dates
Our final lesson before the Christmas break will be on Sunday 21st December. We will then take a two week holiday and return to normal lessons on Monday 5th January 2026.
Please remember that monthly payments are calculated evenly across all 12 months of the year. Our swimming programme runs for 50 weeks, not 52.
For example: £9.12 per lesson × 50 weeks ÷ 12 months = £38.00 per month for a 30-minute lesson.
As no payments are taken for the two-week break, no catch-up lessons will be required.
The week commencing Monday 15th December will be our Christmas Fun Week and marks our final swimming lessons of 2025.
During this week, our Swim Teachers will bring out the large floats, surfboards, balls, and toys for some extra fun towards the end of each lesson. You may even find a game or two included.
We are excited to share that we will be partnering with Swim England and the SpongeBob Movie franchise to bring fun, themed activities into our warm ups and end of lesson contrast sessions.
You will spot plenty of SpongeBob themed materials at your local venue as part of the movie campaign.
Which character is your swimmer’s favourite? Be sure to let their teacher know.
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Coming Soon: Swimmer of the Month
Starting in January, each venue will celebrate a ‘Swimmer of the Month’.
Our teachers will nominate a swimmer who has shown dedication, progress, or great effort, and that swimmer will receive a certificate and a special gift as a reward for their hard work.
Could your swimmer be our very first January 2026 champion?
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February Half Term Swim Crash Courses
Get ready to make a splash this February half term! Our Swim Academy is offering intensive swim crash courses at a venue near you, designed to help children build confidence, improve technique, and master essential water skills in just a few days.
Spaces are limited, so do not miss the chance for your little one to make incredible progress, have fun, and stay active over the school break.
Keep an eye out for booking details coming soon.
Important Reminder for Swim Lesson Families
As we approach the New Year, we kindly ask all parents and guardians to ensure that membership cards are brought for every adult and child attending swim lessons. These cards are essential for access to the facility and help us keep everything running smoothly.
We understand that remembering cards can sometimes be tricky, and we truly appreciate your patience as we continue to put systems in place to make this easier for everyone.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide a safe and organised environment for all our swimmers.
Exciting Updates at Our Centres
The changing area at New Milton has been freshly painted, and we have installed new hair dryers, perfect for keeping swimmers warm and dry during the winter months.
Starting in January, Totton will be offering hot dogs as a delicious new food option for birthday parties. Ask at the venue for pricing and to book your special day.
Christmas Holiday Activities
Check with your local venue for all the pool inflatable and fun session dates and times during the Christmas holidays, there is plenty of festive fun to keep the whole family active and entertained.
Totton has something extra special for the little ones. On Monday 15th December, they are hosting a Leap Frog Christmas Party with two sessions: 09:30–10:45 and 10:45–12:00. All toddlers are invited to enjoy bouncing on the bouncy castle, taking part in fun games, and celebrating the season in style. Do not miss out on the festive fun.
Extra Weekly Session
At Lymington, we offer a Stamina session specifically for swimmers at Stage 6 or above. This additional weekly session is designed to help swimmers build stroke endurance and improve overall fitness in the water.
The session runs for 45 minutes and is available on a pay as you go basis for just £5, kindly funded by Lymington SC. Come along one evening, give it a try, and enjoy a fun, challenging session in the pool.
Birthday Discount Code
When booking your little one’s birthday party online at Applemore or Ringwood, please use the following booking codes:
Applemore
December: AHLDEC25-LTS
Ringwood
Ringwood: LTS-JPQ-DEC-25
These codes are required to complete your online booking.
Thank you for continuing your swimming journey with us and if we can help further, please contact your local venue.