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.
Priority Enrolment within Learn to Swim Programmes (runs September to June)
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.
I am not in the current programme but I want to enrol. How can I do this?
The next enrolment date is 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.
Learn to Swim Programme
The current Learn to Swim Programme will run until Friday 25 October 2024. The next enrolment date is to be confirmed.
Watch this video for a step by step guide on how to book lessons online
One to One – S1:1
Please note that One to One lessons are stand alone bookings – no priority enrolment will be granted for future lessons.
See the bottom of the page for more information on the recommended requirements to enrol on each level.
Rookie Lifeguard Courses
Become a Rookie Lifeguard at Omagh Leisure Complex!
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.
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
Rookie Bronze Award – details to be confirmed for new course.
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.
Cost: £60 includes all course materials and certificates.
Once children have completed the Rookie Bronze Award, they will have the opportunity to continue progressing through the Rookie Programme with stages 1, 2 & 3 of Rookie Silver and stages 1, 2 & 3 of Rookie Gold.
NPLQ
We do not currently have an NPLQ course scheduled at Omagh Leisure Complex.
You must be able to attend all days to gain your qualification.
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