Submerge yourself with FREE swimming this half-term
Date:
19 October 2011
Free swimming for under 19s in Three Rivers will continue after funding for the popular scheme was agreed at Executive Committee on 17 October.
Although government funding for free swimming has been a casualty of the recent cuts, the Council can announce that they will continue to fund free swimming for under 19s at leisure centres throughout the district this October half-term and the Christmas holidays.
The free swimming scheme, which applies to anyone under 19 years-old who lives in Three Rivers, has proved extremely popular in the past few years.
Commenting on the continued scheme, Councillor Keith Williams, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, said; “I am delighted that we are able to continue to offer free swimming for under 19s in Three Rivers.”
“This has been a very popular scheme and many young people have not only taken advantage of it, but are leading healthier lifestyles as a result. As well as being enjoyable, swimming is an important personal safety skill and can open the door to many other water based activities like sailing and scuba diving.
I hope young people will continue to enjoy free swimming and encourage all those under 19 to trial it with visit their local pool with their friends over the holiday.”
Under 19s will be able to swim during general public sessions at
William Penn Leisure Centre in Rickmansworth
Sir James Altham Swimming Pool in South Oxhey
Watford Leisure Centre, Woodside (Three Rivers residents only).
Details of the times of these sessions are available directly from the participating venues.
To take advantage of the scheme, simply visit one of the participating pools and complete a brief form to receive your membership card. It can take up to two days for the venue to process your membership and you will need to take ID with you. Once you receive your card, you can swim at the pool of your choice.
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