Swimming at 1Leisure

1Leisure has two swimming pools at 1Leisure Medina in Newport and 1Leisure The Heights in Sandown.

Swimming at 1Leisure Medina

1Leisure Medina has two pools; a main pool and smaller pool alongside
Main pool is 25m x 13m with a depth of 0.9m in the shallow end up to 1.8m in the deep end
Small pool is 11m x 7m with a single depth of 0.9m
The pools offer lane and casual swimming, swim for fitness, water workout classes, swimming lessons, aquababes and swimming lessons.
You do not need to book for casual, lane swimming or our fun sessions.
Bookings are needed for lessons, water workout classes and aquababes.
The pools can also be hired for children’s swim parties on a Saturday afternoon from 3.15pm to 4.15pm.

Swimming at 1Leisure The Heights

1Leisure The Heights has two pools; a main pool and smaller pool alongside
Main pool is 25m x 10m swimming pool with a depth of 0.9m in the shallow end, staying that depth way for about 10m and then has gentle slope up to 1.8m in the deep end.
Small pool is 12m x 8m with a depth going from 0.65m up 0.9m.
The pools offer lane and casual swimming, water workout classes, swimming lessons, aquababes and swimming lessons.
You do not need to book for casual, lane swimming.
Booking are needed for lessons, water workout classes and aquababes.
The pools can also be hired for children’s swim parties on a Saturday afternoon from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Swimming activities at 1Leisure

Swimming sessions explained

Casual swim
An unprogrammed swimming sessions for those who don’t want to swim continuously. It is open to all ages and abilities. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times, with a maximum of two children per adult.

Lane swim
This session is open to customers who are competent swimmers and are able to swim continuously. We have three lanes, Fast, Medium and Slow. Children under 16 may take part subject to a competency test.

Fun session
A fun session with floats and balls in the main and small pools that all the family can enjoy. Please ensure you adhere to the pool guidelines, one adult can be responsible for up to two children aged 4 to 7 years old, or one child under 4 years old in the main poll. In the small pool, one adult can be responsible for up to three children aged 4 to 7 years old, or two children under 8, where one or more may be under 4 years old. This is not suitable for customers who wish to swim casually.

Aquacise
Exercises in the pool with a mix of strength, cardio and flotation exercises perfect for you if you are working your way back into exercise after injury or looking for a class that is easier on the joints.
https://1leisure.co.uk/aquacise/

School swim
Private hire of the pools for school use only.

Swimming lessons
Learn to swim with 1Leisure. We offer continuous enrolment into swimming lessons so there is no need to wait – your child can begin classes immediately. Free Parking for the duration of the lessons (get your permit from reception). Sign up for Direct Debit for just £30.60 per month.
https://1leisure.co.uk/junior-swim-lessons/

Adult lessons
Adult swimming lessons also offer fabulous opportunities to socialise, and a great way to meet new friends. Run as a course of lessons, booking essential.
https://1leisure.co.uk/adult-swim-lessons/

Seaclose
Private hire of the pools for use by Seaclose Swimming Club.

Marlins
Private hire of the pools for use by Marlins Swimming Club.

Swim for fitness
A lane swimming session with a coach and structured swim programmes.