Aqua Skills 55+
A free, fun, and friendly water safety and swimming refresher course designed specifically for adults aged 55 and over.
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Build water confidence, stay safe and keep active

Even the most experienced swimmers benefit from staying up to date with modern water safety skills. As our bodies and health change over time, it’s important to understand how those changes can affect your safety. Knowing how to stay calm, float, or assist someone in trouble could save your life—or someone else’s.

Aqua Skills 55+ is a free, fun, and friendly water safety and swimming refresher course designed specifically for adults aged 55 and over. Whether you’re returning to the water after some time away or just want to feel more confident and capable in aquatic environments, this 4-week program is the perfect way to boost your skills and knowledge in a relaxed and supportive setting.

Upcoming Programs

Please check back soon for program locations and times. If you know people in your area who would be interested in the course, encourage them to complete the expression of interest form below and we will try to arrange a program near you!

Register your interest in Aqua Skills 55+ by completing the form below!

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Hear from previous AquaSkills 55+ participants:

“I have spent my whole life swimming since I was tiny, and it is something I feel quite confident doing. I thought I knew most things, but I’ve found out I didn’t know them at all – CPR, how to use a defibrillator, how to get someone out of the bottom of the pool. AquaSkills 55+ has been really informative and I’d love to do it again.” - Participant, 72 years
“Growing up in the UK, I never really learnt to swim or knew much about water safety. AquaSkills 55+ has given me a great amount of confidence. I’ve learnt how to jump into the water, which was my biggest fear. I thought it was a good idea to be aware of the water and safety, it’s never too late to try.” - Participant, 66 years