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October Crash Course Swimming Lessons 2026
Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
October Crash Course Swimming Lessons 2026
Our October crash course swimming lessons are a great way for children to build confidence in the water, improve their technique and make progress over a short block of focused lessons.
Courses will be running at selected pools across South Lanarkshire during the October school break, Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October 2026, with options for younger children, beginners and swimmers already progressing through Swim Skills levels.
Spaces are limited and availability varies by centre. Please contact your preferred leisure centre directly to check the most suitable class, confirm availability and book a place.
Information on different levels of swimming lessons is available on our Swimming development pages.
Blantyre Leisure Centre
Crash course swimming lessons will be available at Blantyre Leisure Centre throughout the October school break, with both group and private lesson options available.
| Course format | Price | Phone to book / check details |
|---|---|---|
| 5-day course, Monday - Friday |
£26.60 / £20.00 concession | 01698 727800 |
| Course times | Lessons available |
|---|---|
| 12:30pm | 3-4 years Crash Course |
| 1:30pm | Swim Skills 1 Crash Course |
| 2:00pm | Swim Skills 1 - over 60% on Portal (SS1 Progressing) |
| 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:30pm |
Private Crash Course lessons |
Spaces are limited, so please contact Blantyre Leisure Centre directly to check availability, prices and book a place.
Coalburn Leisure Complex
Crash course swimming lessons will be running at Coalburn Leisure Complex during the October school break.
| Course format | Price | Phone to book / check details |
|---|---|---|
| 4-day course, Tuesday - Friday |
£26.60 / £20.00 concession | 01555 820848 |
The exact classes and lesson times offered will depend on interest.
If you are interested in taking part, please contact Coalburn Leisure Complex to register your interest and discuss the most suitable lesson.
Dollan Aqua Centre
| Course format | Price | Phone to book / check details |
|---|---|---|
| 5-day course, Monday - Friday |
£33.25 / £25.00 concession | 01355 260000 |
| Course times | Lessons available |
|---|---|
| 9:40am 10:20am 11:00am |
3-4 years |
| 9:40am 10:20am 11:00am |
Swim Skills 1 |
| 9:40am 11:00am |
Swim Skills 2 |
| 10:20am | Dive Starts & Turns |
Spaces are limited, so please contact Dollan Aqua Centre directly to check availability and book a place.
Larkhall Leisure Centre
October crash course swimming lessons will be available at Larkhall Leisure Centre for younger children and swimmers working through Swim Skills 1.
| Course format | Price | Phone to book / check details |
|---|---|---|
| 4-day course, excluding Wednesday |
£26.60 / £20.00 concession | 01698 881742 |
| Course times | Lessons available |
|---|---|
| 10:20am 11:00am 11:40am |
3-4 years |
| 10:20am 11:00am 11:40am |
Swim Skills 1 |
There are no lessons on Wednesday 14 October.
Spaces are limited, so please contact Larkhall Leisure Centre directly to check availability and book a place.
