Swimming Pool

de Stafford Sports Centre has a conventional four lane fitness pool and caters for a wide range of pool activities from endurance training to aqua aerobics and children's parties.

Reported possible Asthma and Chlorine Links
Recently in the news, statements have been made regarding a possible link between Chlorine and the increased risk of developing Asthma in children.

However, according to Asthma UK, “Asthma develops as a result of a complex mix of genetic and environmental factors, so more research is needed in this area before we can make a conclusive link between asthma and the use of chemicals in swimming pools.”

“Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for children and young people with asthma as it can help improve lung capacity and the warm, humid air inside indoor pools is less likely to trigger asthma symptoms. We would therefore advise parents of children with asthma not to worry about letting their child go swimming, unless they develop asthma symptoms in the pool environment.”
(Source, Asthma UK. Medical News Today (published 17 September 2009. 3.00pm)

 Click here to download our Termtime pool programme. 

 Click here to download our Watersafe Swimming Lesson Brochure January - July 2010 (3.3mb)

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It's your chance to help a special charity! 
Friday 16 April at Tandridge Leisure Centre
Saturday 17 April at de Stafford Sports Centre

For further information and to register go to: www.swimathon.org

Swimming pool sessions

  • Wild 'N' Wet - under 18's session full of action-packed fun. (Under 8's need to be accompanied by an adult aged 16 years or over)
  • Classical Swim - relax and unwind to the delights of classical music
  • Swimability - a session for people with disabilities and their carers. A pool hoist is available
  • Day Break Lane Swim - for competent swimmers of all ages
  • Public Swim - for all ages and abilities

Child Pool Admissions Policy

Children under 4 years must be accompanied in the water and under constant supervision of a person over 16 years in the ratio 1:2.  Children aged 4-8 years must be accompanied in the water and under constant supervision of a person over 16 years in the ratio of 1:3.Children 8-11 years must be accompanied by a person over 16 years when in groups of  5 or more, in a ratio of 1:5.