General Swim FAQs

Why YOU should make time to swim.

The benefits of swimming are huge. Many swimmers say it eases aches and pains and helps them sleep. For others, the regular exercise improves their mood, keeps them fit and helps them lose weight.

The national body for swimming, 'Swim England' highlights eight main benefits:

• Full body workout
• Great for general wellbeing
• De-stresses and relaxes
• Burns calories
• Lowers risk of diseases
• Supports the body
• Increases energy levels
• Exercise without the sweat

Whatever your motivation to swim, the unique benefits of water make it the ideal place for people of all ages to exercise. Swimming is particularly beneficial for people with long term health conditions providing your body with far more support than other forms of exercise.

With 14 pools across Leeds you can enjoy swimming at a variety of locations and sessions and even fit them in before or after work, during your lunch break, or at weekends with your family.

If you have  spare time during the week then you might prefer one of our quieter day time sessions, where you can improve your fitness and relax.

Whatever your reason come and discover why swimming is great all-round and not just for exercise.

Suitable swimwear

Towel

Toiletries if you want to use our showers

£1 coin for locker

You can also visit our swim shop in reception for costumes, towels, goggles and lots of other brilliant swim accessories to help improve the enjoyment of your swim. All of our centres have a hair dryer or a wall mounted dryer available for you to use.

Swimming Trunks

Swimming Shorts 

Knee Length Shorts (including board shorts)

Bikini’s/Tankini’s

Swimming Costumes

Swim Dresses/ Burkini’s

Swimming Hijab

Swimming Leggings (Including below the knee)

Short & Long-sleeve close fitting t-shirts

Young Children:

Swimming Trunks

Swimming Shorts

Bikini’s/Tankini’s

Swimming Costumes

Float Suits

Neoprene ‘Float Jackets’

Knee & Elbow Length Suits

Swim Nappies*

 *Swim nappies must be worn by children not yet toilet trained.

Inappropriate Swimwear

The following are examples of inappropriate swimwear:

Underwear (including under swimwear)

Denim or heavy garments (including cotton leggings, long flowing clothes, baggy t-shirts)

Any garment with obscene or offensive pictures or slogans

Under no circumstances may wetsuits be worn during un-coached swimming sessions.

Children under the age of 8 years old must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian over the age of 16 on a 2:1 ratio

Please take a look at our swimming lesson page for frequently asked questions, click here