Free swimming membership is available to you if you are:
60 and over or 16 and under.
*In participating boroughs only*
As part of the free swimming programme, several London Boroughs are providing swimming for free during public times, at participating pools.
A Government initiative with funding contributions from the Department of Health, the Department for Work and Pensions, Communities and Local Government, the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
"The programme will contribute to Government’s ambition of getting two million more people more active by 2012" Government spokesperson
Mark Sesnan, Managing Director of GLL said, "We are strong supporters of the Government's 'Free Swimming' initiative and expect that it will increase demand for swimming facilities across the Capital. The scheme will impact everyone from non-swimmers dipping their toe into the water for the first time, to competitive club swimmers.
"Not only is swimming an essential life skill, but also a social and healthy recreational activity that can be enjoyed by all members of the family regardless of age or fitness level."
Terms and conditions of free swimming
- Free swimming is only available in participating boroughs. (£1 online registration fee applies)
- Free swimming is available at designated times.
- These times are indicated as Public Swimming sessions on our full pool programmes.
- Pre-registration for Memberships are required for all 16s and under and are non transferable
- From 1 July 2009 there will be a £1 administration charge for all customers 16 years and under (includes 17 year olds in Hackney) applying for a free swim membership card.
- This payment is required to validate your free swim account and must be paid on your first visit to your Leisure Centre.
- Proof of identity and/or age is required for children aged 8-16 years of age on their first visit.
- A replacement fee of up to £5 will be charged for lost or damaged cards.
- Centre and pool swim safely rules apply.
- Access may be denied if any of the Terms and Conditions are not adhered to.
Do not forget your locker money. Lockers are either 20p coin retain or £1 coin return depending upon the Centre you visit.
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