We use new training exercises, suitable for beginners, which are both fun and exhausting, from basic swimming to more challenging lifesaving rescue skills.

You have a chance to get fit through endurance and resistance training. It's not all hard work, we often play games or just relax and talk about things we enjoy.

Early Beginnings

Our first pool session was on Monday, 13 July 1998. We rented a pool lane for an hour, which was great fun splashing around and building up some stamina, swimming many lengths fully clothed.

In 2002 our swim-fit fun and games sessions had about 4 to 8 visitors each time. Considering that we only had one lane available it got a little crowded at times. But who cares when you're having fun.

Lane Hire

We can hire of a lane in a public pool on Friday evenings to train swimming in clothes. Lane hire costs a fair bit each time, so it only makes sense if enough of you come. Otherwise we just join in with the public session.

Save Saltdean Lido

Until 2006 we used Saltdean Lido for survival swimming and lifesaving training. However, eventually the conditions and safety standards had slipped too far so we went into the sea instead.

Our hope is to resume using Saltdean Lido again once it is back under professional management. We need your help to bring lifesaving training and survival swimming back to Saltdean Lido.

Pool Rules

The pool management only allows man-made fibres into the pool. Please, no jeans or cut-offs, leather or shoes, or your old laundry, as this freaks out the pool filter systems.

You can wear clean T-shirts, hoodies, sportswear, tracksuits, waterproofs, and Lycra swimwear.

Use unlined clothes only. The lining traps air, water, and dirt. A belt or waistband keeps pants in place.

Take a shower in your kit before you enter the pool. After your swim to rinse out the chlorine.

If you wish to dry off between sessions, pack an extra change of clothes and a towel.