Lane Swimming in Sheffield
Changes to our Swim Admissions Policy
From the 1st February 2024 we are making some changes to our swimming admission policy.
To enter our swimming pools unaccompanied children will need to be 10 years. All children aged 9 and under need to be actively accompaniedin the water. Our child supervision ratios vary across each session and venue.Please see full details of our child swimming ratios and FAQs below.
Choose from 5 Swimming Pools in Sheffield
Swimming is a good all-round activity that is great for the body and mind, whatever your age or ability. Regular swimming builds endurance, muscle strength and cardio fitness with low impact on the body. In our dedicated lane swimming sessions:
- lane ropes are used to section off each lane of the pool.
- you can choose from slow, medium or fast lanes so you can set your own pace.
- the swimming pool is supervised at all times by qualified pool lifeguards who all hold the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification and attend regular staff training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date.
Concessionary rates are also available offering a 40% discount off our full price.
Plus, if you attend more than once a week, we can offer even better value for money with our gym and swim membership!
Find your nearest Swimming Pool in Sheffield
Select a venue below to view our pool information or click here to view our swimwear guidelines.
Swimming Pool Information
- Length - 25 metres
- Width - 13 metres
- Shallow end - 0.9 metres
- Deep end - 1.5 metres
Admissions Policy
- Ages 8 are over can enter the pool unaccompanied for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
- Children between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by an adult (over 16) on a two to one ratio for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
Find out more about Concord Sports Centre.
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Swimming Pool Information
- Length - 25 yards
- Shallow end - 0.9 metres
- Deep end - 2 metres
Admissions Policy
- Ages 8 are over can enter the pool unaccompanied for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
- Children between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by an adult (over 16) on a two to one ratio for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
Find out more about Heeley Pool and Gym.
Are you attending more than once a week? Save with our great value gym and swim membership!
Customer Information - Pool reopening 26th July 2023
Swimming Pool Information
- Length - 21 metres
- Width - 11 metres
- Shallow end - 2 metres
- Deep end - 2 metres
Admissions Policy
- Ages 8 are over can enter the pool unaccompanied for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
- Children between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by an adult (over 16) on a two to one ratio for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
Swimming Pool Information
- Length - 50 metres (50 metre and 25 metre sessions are available)
- Width - 25 metres
- Shallow end - 2 metres
- Deep end - 3 metres
Admissions Policy
- Ages 8 are over can enter the pool unaccompanied for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
- Children between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by an adult (over 16) on a two to one ratio for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
Find out more about Ponds Forge International Sports Centre.
Are you attending more than once a week? Save with our great value gym and swim membership!
Swimming Pool Information
- Length - 20 metres
- Width - 8 metres
- Shallow end - 0.9 metres
- Deep end - 1.9 metres
Admissions Policy
- Ages 8 are over can enter the pool unaccompanied for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
- Children between 4 and 7 must be accompanied by an adult (over 16) on a two to one ratio for lane swimming as long as they are a strong, competent swimmer who is able to swim the length of the pool without stopping.
Find out more about Springs Leisure Centre.
Are you attending more than once a week? Save with our great value gym and swim membership!
Make a Booking
Lane Swimming sessions can be booked online 7 days in advance, from 8.00am.
Booking Terms And Conditions apply.
Pricing
Ponds Forge and Hillsborough Leisure Centre |
Adult |
Junior |
Lane Swimming - Pay As You Go |
£5.95 |
£4.00 |
Lane Swimming - lifeCARD Plus Holders (Am I eligible?) |
£3.55 |
£2.40 |
Lane Swimming - Members (Find out more) |
FREE |
FREE |
Lane Swimming - Lessons Customers (Find out more) |
FREE |
FREE |
Concord Sports Centre, Heeley Pool, Springs Leisure Centre and Westfield Sports Centre |
Adult |
Junior |
Swimming - Pay As You Go |
£4.85 |
£3.55 |
Swimming - lifeCARD Plus Holders (Am I eligible?) |
£2.90 |
£2.10 |
Swimming - Members (Find out more) |
FREE |
FREE |
Swimming - Lessons Customers (Find out more) |
FREE |
FREE |
Available at the Following Venues
For more venue information and opening times select a venue below.
Shiregreen Lane
Sheffield
S5 6AE
Broadfield Road
Sheffield
S8 0XQ
Beulah Road
Sheffield
S6 2AN
Sheaf Street
Sheffield
S1 2BP
East Bank Road
Sheffield
S2 2AL
Swimwear Guidelines
- Items of clothing worn in the pool should ideally be designed for use in that particular activity. This means that anything which is deemed unsuitable and does not comply with the criteria below would not be allowed to be worn.
- The clothing should not offend decency. This means that any items of a material which could go see through (for example boxer shorts or Bermuda shorts) would not be permitted.
- The clothing should be made from a suitable material. This means anything which may become heavy when water is absorbed such as cotton should not be worn. Items such as this pose a danger to both the wearer and other users by restricting movement. Denim should also not be worn.
- The clothing should be hygienic. Clothing worn for everyday use should not be worn in the pool, the items should specifically used for swimwear.
- The clothing should be safe. Anything too baggy which may become tangled with limbs causing difficulties while swimming should not be worn.
- The clothing should not pose a risk to the wearer or other users. Any items which do not meet the above recommendations should not be allowed in the water.
- For religions which do not allow the wearer to reveal any of their body there are several items of clothing which have now been designed to be worn specifically by these groups, such as one piece costumes covering most of the body, arms, legs and head.
- For wearers who wish to keep their head covered, an appropriate piece of swimwear should be used. This can be in the form of a swim cap, or other available garment which allows the user to feel comfortable, not compromise any religious beliefs and keep in line with any health & safety concerns. Items of headwear not complying with any of the other points should not be permitted to be worn in the pool.