Swim Academy Newsletter – January 2026
Welcome Back
A big welcome back to all of our swimmers.
January has been a busy month, and it has been fantastic to see so many of you returning to the pool after the Christmas and New Year break.
We are pleased to confirm that the New Milton pool is now open as normal and ready to welcome all of our customers back in the water.
You may notice that the pool temperature feels slightly warmer than usual over the next few days while the system settles back to its normal levels. We appreciate your understanding during this short adjustment period.
It has been great to see swimmers of all ages back practising their skills, refining their strokes, and enjoying their time in the pool once again. We can not wait to see you continue building confidence and making a splash in the weeks ahead.
Crach Courses Incoming
Freedom Leisure is excited to announce that our February Half Term Swim Crash Courses are back and better than ever.
- New swimmers just starting their swimming journey
- Current Swim Academy swimmers looking to build confidence
- Children who need extra practice on a specific skill or stroke
- Swimmers who are close to achieving their next stage
- Boosting confidence through 5 consecutive days in the water
10.15 - Stage 1 – 4 spaces available
10.45 - Stage 2 – 2 spaces available
11.15 - Stage 3 – Fully Booked
New Milton
13.15 - Stage 1 – 3 spaces available
13.45 – Stage 2 – 4 spaces available
14.15 – Stage 3 – 3 spaces available
Totton
10.15 – Stage 3 – 3 spaces available
10.45 – Stage 2 – 2 spaces available
11.15 – Stage 1 – 4 spaces available
Tuesdays - 18.00 – Stage 1
Tuesdays - 18.00 – Stage 2
Wednesdays - 18.05 – Stage 1
Wednesdays - 18.35 – Stage 1
Thursdays - 17.30 – Stage 2
Fridays - 18.35 – Stage 1
Saturdays - 10.30 – Stage 1
Lymington
Saturdays - 10.00 – Stage 1
Saturdays -10.30 – Stage 2
New Milton
Mondays - 17.00 – Stage 2
Tuesdays - 16.30 – Stage 2
Thursdays - 17.30 – Stage 1
Fridays - 16.30 – Stage 1
Ringwood
Thursdays - 17.15 – Stage 1
Fridays - 15.45 – Stage 1
We are excited to launch our Swimmer of the Month initiative, celebrating the hard work, progress, and dedication of our fantastic swimmers.
Our swim teachers have been busy putting forward their recommendations, recognising swimmers who have shown great commitment, improvement, and a positive attitude in the pool.
Each Swimmer of the Month will receive a certificate of achievement along with a special free gift from us as a well deserved reward for their success.
We will be contacting our achievers this week to let them know the great news:
Applemore – Reggie (Stage 2)
Lymington – Olive (Stage 2)
New Milton – Violet (Stage 3)
Ringwood – Tilly (Stage 2)
Totton – Olivia & Imogen (Lifesaving)
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- Swim 100m
- Tread water for 60 seconds
- Float for 30 seconds
- Swim in clothing
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Swimathon Is On The Horizon
Great news! Free places for under 18s are available until 12th February, making this a fantastic opportunity for families to get involved and enjoy swimming together.
It is a brilliant way to encourage young swimmers to build confidence in the pool, stay active, and get excited about fundraising for an amazing cause.
Signing up is easy, simply add the swimmer’s date of birth at checkout, and their place will be free of charge.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to make a splash as a family and support a great cause at the same time
CLICK HERE to sign up today
Half Term Fun
Our venues will be packed with fu -filled activities for children throughout the February Half Term week, giving families plenty of ways to stay active, entertained, and smiling.
What is on offer across our centres?
- Family swim sessions for all ages to enjoy together
- PlayZone soft play for little ones to burn off energy
- Inflatable water obstacle courses for splash filled fun
- Bouncy castles for some bouncing good fun
- And so much more
Whether you are looking to make a splash, climb, bounce, or play, there is something for everyone this half term.
Birthday Discount Code
When booking your little one’s birthday party online at Applemore or Ringwood, please use the following booking codes:
Applemore
LTSFEB2026
Ringwood
LTS-HET-FEB-26
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.