Swimming Lessons and Clubs
Clackmannanshire Council's 'Learn to Swim Programme' works within the current Scottish Swimming Awards Scheme. Within this scheme, there are pre-school plus eight levels of competence, which all of our coaches are trained to deliver. This ensures consistency of coaching and assessments, and also provides feedback on children's progress.
Information contained on this page includes:
Swimming Lessons
Our new programme covers Scottish Swimming Association levels 1 to 8 and is based on the Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim programme.
Our Scottish Swimming Association classes cover Levels 1 to 8 and cater for children aged 5 and over. Our Swim Fit classes are for young people aged 13 and over.
All participants will receive a progress card which will be completed weekly by the coach.
All of our coaches and lifeguards are fully qualified and disclosure checked.
- Please refer to our Swimming Lessons page for class details
Free Swimming
The council provide free swimming throughout Clackmannanshire during ten weeks of the school holidays each year, which is available to all under 16 year olds. These recreational sessions for young people to practice their swimming skills are available at
Swimming in School PE Curriculum
These lessons are based on the Scottish 'Learn to Swim' syllabus. All primary 4 and 5 school children attend a ten week block of swimming lessons with Primary 5 participating in personal survival. These lessons take place each morning at the Alloa Leisure Bowl.
Swimming Clubs
There are 2 swimming clubs in operation within Clackmannanshire:
Alloa Swimming Club
This is a competitive, family oriented club with around 120 members. Members compete in galas, ranging from the Forth Valley League through to the Scottish National events.
- Club night: Alloa Leisure Bowl - Monday evenings from 6.00 pm
Contact information
- Honor Robertson, email: honor0208@yahoo.co.uk
- Web: www.alloa-asc.co.uk
Dollar Phins
This is a non-competitive learn to swim club.
- Club night: Dollar Academy swimming pool - Wednesday evenings 6.00 - 9.00 pm
Contact information
- Dianne Broome, email: dianne.broome@btopenworld.com
Further Information
For more information, please contact us using the details below.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Sports Development Officer, Sports Development
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 452350 / 450000
Email: sportsdevelopment@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
