Swimming Lessons and Lifesaving Courses
Learn to Swim!
Omagh Leisure Complex is pleased to offer a variety of programmes for children and adults to learn to swim and gain lifesaving skills. From our progressive Learn to Swim Programme and weekly Fast Track programmes to Rookie Lifesaving Award and National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications.
March 2023 Learn to Swim Programme
Following completion of the January programme, all participants will have the opportunity to priority enrol into the March 2023 programme.
Priority Enrolment will commence from Friday 10th March until Thursday 16th March. Participants can priority enrol on the last day of their lessons at reception by presenting the certificate issued by the swim coach.
All remaining spaces will be sold to the public on Wednesday 22 March 2023 from 7pm.
7pm – Levels 1-7 & Advance Stroke Development will go on sale.
7.30pm – Baby, Toddler, Adult, Disability and Rookie Bronze lessons will go on sale.
Full details on programme schedule are shown below.
How can I avail of priority booking?
You must be participating in the current 8 week Learn to Swim Programme.
On the day of your final lesson, the swimming coach will issue a certificate with a recommendation on what level to book for the next programme. Bring this certificate to the reception area where you will then be able to register.
All spaces are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Priority booking for March 2023 opens on Friday 10 March 2023.
I am not in the current programme but I want to enrol. How can I do this?
All remaining spaces will go on sale to the public (date to be confirmed).
Spaces will be available to book online, in person and by telephone. Customers should be mindful that there is a high demand for places on our Learn to Swim Programme and so it is strongly advised that bookings are made online to increase your chance at securing a space.
Public sale of spaces on the March 2023 Programme will be on Wednesday 22 March 2023 from 7pm!
Learn to Swim Programme - March 2023
Details on the full March 2023 Learn to Swim Programme including class times and coaches are shown below.

NPLQ
Course dates:
Wednesday 5 April 9am – 5pm
Thursday 6 April 9am – 5pm
Friday 7 April 9am – 5pm
Wednesday 12 April 9am – 5pm
Thursday 13 April 9am – 5pm
Friday 14 April 9am – 5pm
Exam and assessment: Saturday 15 April at 10am
Rookie Lifeguard Courses
Become a Rookie Lifeguard at Omagh Leisure Complex.
Rookie Bronze Award starting in March 2023, starting on Monday 27 March at 4.35pm.
OLC’s Rookie Lifeguard Programme is a popular, fun and educational junior award scheme for 8 – 12 year olds. For most children, it’s the first opportunity to explore water safety and learn valuable life skills.
During the programme, each Rookie will be made aware of how to take care of themselves, their family and friends, providing them with the information needed to promote water safety in their day-to-day activities.
Progressing from stage 1 of the Bronze Award right through to stage 3 of the Bronze Award, Rookies start the programme at an ability level suitable for swimmers who have just learned to swim and progress to the level of performing lifesaving tows.
Before booking you must ensure that your child can swim 25 metres front and back; tread water for 30 seconds; and surface dive to the bottom of the pool.
Cost: £55 includes all course materials and certificates.
Bookings for Rookie Bronze will take place from 7pm on Wednesday 22 March 2023.
Pre-requisite Skills on the Learn to Swim Programme
Please see below what skills are required of a child to be able to enrol onto each level of our Learn to Swim programme.
There are no pre-requisite skills for enrolment onto Level 1 however children must be aged 5 years or older.
Level 2
What you need to be able to do to get into Level 2
1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic pool safety rules
2. Demonstrate a safe entry and exit of the pool
3. Walk across the pool, with water at shoulder level
4. Get face submerged in water
5. Blow bubbles in the water
6. Demonstrate a streamlined position, with assistance
7. Regain feet from a floating position on both the front and back, with a woggle & assistance if required
8. Demonstrate a good kicking action on front and back with a woggle or board, and assistance if required