Markievicz swimming lessons start again soon

Sarsfield

A few people on here have expressed interest in taking swimming lessons.

The Markievicz pool on Townsend St will be taking names for the next set of adult lessons from Monday 3rd October. Lessons probably begin the following week, but check with the pool.

Cost is €65 for 10 lessons. Beginners & improvers classes. One class per week. Choose Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. Classes are at 8pm.

On a side note, I read in the paper this week that there were huge queues to sign the kiddies up for lessons in Templeogue. We really need more public pools in the city!

OFDM

Isn't that place supposed to be a filthy dump though?

eth0_

OFDM wrote:

Isn't that place supposed to be a filthy dump though?

The gym is alright but the changing rooms are horrible and the pool is downright dangerous - the deep end must be a mad depth because i'm 5'8" and i couldn't stand and keep my head above water 3/4 the way down the pool.

Sarsfield

No, it's not filthy. I swim there 5/6 times per week and I've never had a problem. The changing rooms are basic but OK.

eth0_, that's why it's called a deep end! :rolleyes: It's 2m I think. It's designed to allow diving from the edge of the pool. and for treading water (both of which are part of the course!) If you can swim it's not a problem. If you can't you shouldn't be in the deep end in the first place. And there are always at least 2 lifeguards on duty. I think you might benefit from lessons if the deep end frightens you!

For heaven's sake guys!

poobum

eth0_ wrote:

The gym is alright but the changing rooms are horrible and the pool is downright dangerous - the deep end must be a mad depth because i'm 5'8" and i couldn't stand and keep my head above water 3/4 the way down the pool.

are you talking about templeogue or the other pool? and there were queues from 6:30 in the morning for templeogue classes! booking didnt start till 9!!!

Roddy23

Sarsfield, have ye any links for Swimming pool, cant seem to find any website for it.
Thanks, and oh yeah would there be much interest in the classes>>

OFDM

poobum wrote:

are you talking about templeogue or the other pool? and there were queues from 6:30 in the morning for templeogue classes! booking didnt start till 9!!!

I'm talking about Markievicz and I'm fairly sure etho is too.

Sarsfield

Markievicz website including link to pdf brochure. Lessons usually sell out in a day as far as I can tell. But I just swim there so I can't be sure.

Sarsfield

Just a reminder that you can sign up for lessons tomorrow (Monday 3rd). Lessons begin the following week.

Are you going to sign up for deep-end training eth0_ ?

Roddy23

Sarsfield, i know Ive asked a few Q's before, but whats the classes like
I havent swam in a while and am a bit outta shape, Was thinking of enrolling for the improver classes, just wondering what type of age group are we talking and what standard??

Sarsfield

Age group is mostly 20s & 30s for improvers but age won't matter once you're over 18. No kids in this class.

The improvers classes aren't for improving your racing(!), they're purely to improve technique. Speed is NOT required.

I'd say the only prerequisites for improvers would be to be able to swim a couple of lengths of the pool (however badly and with breaks!) and probably being able to tread water for a bit.

But even if you're an OK swimmer, the lessons introduce lots of little things that make a big difference. The main thing is you learn to swim the 'official' strokes properly and efficiently.

But don't take my advice - phone them and ask. I don't want the blame if you drown on the first night :eek:

mad m

@Sarsfield

Thanks for the heads up on this,might ring them first thing tomorrow.Always looking to improve on my stroke,seeing as I cant see how I swim unless someone vidoes me .

Any discounts for Dublin City Council members I wonder...

Firesuite

Don't suppose anyone happens to know what day/time the Aqua Aerobics is on in Markievicz?

Sarsfield

Firesuite wrote:

Don't suppose anyone happens to know what day/time the Aqua Aerobics is on in Markievicz?

Wednesday, 8pm

Firesuite

Thanking you!

Roddy23

Well signed up for the improvers class there this morning.
Had a look around, its not the Olympic pool in Montreal but it will do me fine, and yes the changing rooms weren't in too bad nick.
Cheers sarsfield for all the help!

Sarsfield

Very good Roddy23!

Will you let us know how you find the classes? I probably sound like the Markievicz PR officer (I just swim there, honest), so a second opinion would be good!

Sarsfield

The next set of lessons is starting shortly. I'm a bit late reporting this, so I don't know if theres space left.

How did the lessons go Roddy?