Dublin City - Aquatics for All - Enable Ireland (Sept)

Swim Ireland are delighted to partner with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership and Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership to deliver inclusive swimming lessons at the Enable Ireland Swimming Pool in Sandymount.

Aquatics for All is a supportive aquatic programme that empowers teens and young adults with additional needs to grow their confidence in the water.

We want to offer the opportunity to access swimming lessons in a quiet environment with small class sizes.

Programme Details:

Age Group - participants from 8 years old and older

Times and Abilities:

6:30 – 7pm: Beginners

Focused on becoming comfortable and confident in the water, exploring basic water safety, floating, kicking and simple movements. 

7:00pm – 7:30pm: Improvers

Focused on building confidence and independence in the water through short distances, breathing, coordination and simple stroke skills. 

7:30pm – 8:00pm: Advanced

Focused on enjoying continuous swimming while developing stroke technique, breathing, coordination and confidence. The session is about refining existing strokes and helping everyone swim as comfortably and independently.

Please note:

The teacher will be able to assess each participant’s swimming ability and individual needs and may suggest a different level if they feel another session would be more suitable and comfortable for the participant.

As this is a group class, our instructor will do their best to support everyone. However, for the safety and enjoyment of the whole group, it is not possible for the instructor to focus solely on one participant.

If a participant requires additional support with movement, water assistance or behaviour, a carer must be in the pool with them.

Please come prepared to get in the water and assist the participant if needed.

10-week programme on following dates: 

September: 23rd, 30th 

October: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

November: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

What to bring:

• Swimwear
• Goggles
• Swim Hat (We will provide a silicone one to all participants)
• Towel
• Anti-slip shoes are recommended when moving around the pool area.

This is a fantastic chance to enjoy the water, learn new skills, and celebrate every achievement!