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.
Priority enrolment for those who are in Term 3 of the Programme (January -March 2025) has not yet opened.
I am not in the current programme but I want to enrol. How can I do this?
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.
The next enrolment date for general public has not yet been confirmed.
NEW Swim Ireland Aquatics Academy
From January 2025, we are adopting Swim Ireland’s Aquatics Academy which will replace our current term-time programme for children’s lessons from Level 1-7 and Advance Stroke Development.
Swim Ireland’s Aquatics Academy focuses on repetitive, accurate and quality practice to build upon and strengthen a child’s confidence and ability in the water. Children will progress through the Junior Aquatics Academy with Stages 1-4 and then the Senior Aquatics Academy with Stages 1-3 and children are still required to be age 5+ to enrol in the programme.
Whilst our staff work on transitioning to the Swim Ireland Aquatics Academy this term, we will be putting a pause on all baby and toddler lessons. Those who were enrolled in these lessons during term 2 (November 2024 – January 2025) will be contacted by us prior to term 4 (March/April – June 2025) commencing.
For more details on what the new Aquatics Academy entails and more, please read our informational guide.
Learn to Swim Programme
Term 3 of the Learn to Swim Programme will run from Sunday 19 January until Sunday 16 March 2025. This programme is now fully booked.
This is the first term where we will be implementing the NEW Swim Ireland Aquatics Academy (see above for more information).
Short codes for booking classes are as follows:
Junior 4 – OJR4
Senior 3 – OSR3
Adult Improver – SAI
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.
One to One lessons will go on sale on Thursday 16 January at 7pm.
See the bottom of the page for more information on the recommended requirements to enrol children on each Stage of Swim Ireland’s Aquatics Academy or read the Informational Guide for further details.
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 – the next course will be in Term 4 (March/April – June 2025)
Search course barcode LRSB.
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.
Learning Outcomes for the Aquatics Academy
Please see below what learning outcomes are covered within each stage of The Aquatics Academy or you can view these in the informational guide above.
Children must be age 5+ to be able to enrol into the programme at any stage and while there is no pre-requisite skills for enrolment onto Junior 1, it is strongly encouraged that children have had some experience in the water at lease on a casual basis.
Junior 1
By the end of Junior 1, swimmers can:
- Enter and exit the water safely using at least one of the methods available.
- Blow bubbles with the face underwater.
- Perform a mushroom float for 5 seconds.
- Push off from the wall on front with arms extended, return to upright position.
- Push off from the wall on back with arms by side, return to upright position.
- Rotate 360 degrees using log roll and in upright position.
- Perform alternating action of arms and legs for at least 5 seconds.
- Perform simultaneous action of arms and legs for at least 5 seconds.
- Perform static standing hand scull with cupped hands.
- Identify who can keep your safe in the water.