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.
Please note there is no priority enrolment between the Summer Fast Track Programme and the roll on term-time programme.
Levels 1-7 and Advance Stroke Development – on sale at 7pm
How can I avail of priority booking?
You must be participating in the current 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 September 2022 is now closed (as of 31 July 2022).
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 at a later date.
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 for September 2022 will be on Tuesday 09 August from 7pm.
Learn to Swim Programme - September 2022
Levels 1-7 and Advance Stroke Development – on sale at 7pm
All Baby, Adult and Disability Group – on sale at 7.30pm
One to One lessons and Rookie Lifeguards will go on sale at a later date.

Summer 2022!
Please see the updated schedule here for lesson dates.
We will be offering a variety of lessons for children and adults of all ages and abilities:
- Complete Beginner
- Beginner
- Improver
- Advanced
- Core Skills – Back Stroke; Breast Stroke; Freestyle; Club Style Junior
Other lessons available
- Tiny Tots (ages 2-4)
- Disability Beginner & Improver
- Teen (12+) Beginner, Improver & Mixed Ability
- Adult Advanced & Mixed Ability
- One to One
For more details on what each lesson entails, click below!
Customers should note that there is no priority enrolment between this programme and our term time Learn to Swim programme.
Lesson Information
NPLQ
Calling all budding lifeguards! Our next NPLQ course is starting Saturday 19th February!
All participants must complete a pre-requisite assessment prior to booking the course (details outlined below). You can book this via reception on 02882 246711 (option 2).
Course costs £260.00 per person.
Course dates:
Monday 18th July @ 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 19th July @ 9am – 5pm
Monday 25th July @ 9am – 5pm
Tuesday 26th July @ 9am – 5pm
Wednesday 27th February @ 9am – 5pm
Exam & Assessment: Thursday 28th July @ 9am – 2pm
More Info
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