Department of Sports Studies
Timetables and Costs
Swimming Pool Timetable
Swimming Times and Information
Lane Swimming | Recreational Swimming | Accessibility | Last Entry |
To view the times of the swimming pool availability from 15th February to 2nd May 2010 click on swimming pool availability.
Lane Etiquette for Swimmers
Swim in a lane appropriate to your abilities.
If you are a front crawl swimmer try to join a lane with other front crawl swimmers, similarly breast stroke swimmers – join a breast stroke lane.
If you want to swim back crawl or butterfly, do it when the pool is quiet and you are less likely to cause annoyance to others.
Follow the direction signs for the lane that you use.
If a swimmer behind you wishes to overtake, then where there is room to do so allow them the opportunity to do so down the length of the pool.
Alternatively, where the lane is too busy, when you reach the end of the pool allow them to come past you.
If you catch up with a swimmer in front of you give them the opportunity to allow you to pass, don’t harass them or try to swim over them!
Be aware of other swimmers in your lane, be courteous and respect their right for an uninterrupted swim.
Lane Swimming
Lanes are set up during this session for training purposes. Simply choose a lane according to your requirements. Floats and pool buoys will be made available for your use.
Those attending lane swimming sessions must be able to swim a minimum of 50m unaided.
The minimum age for lane swimming is 8 years old. Children ages 8-16 must be accompanied in the water by an adult during lane swimming sessions. A ratio of one adult to three children under 16 years of age is enforced during lane swimming sessions.
Recreational Swimming
There are no lane ropes in the swimming pool during these sessions.
Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied in the water by an adult during recreational sessions. One adult must be responsible for the supervision of a maximum of two children aged 8 and under.
Accessibility
The National Swimming Academy is a superb facility that is easily accessible to all kinds of users.
If you have any special needs, or wish to suggest some improvements that we could make, please contact us:
There is a six-lane 50 metre pool which can be split into two 25 metre pools by a moveable boom. One of the 25 metre pools has a moveable floor, changing the water depth from 0 metres to 2 metres.
Opening Times
The National Swimming Academy is open: Monday – Friday 6am – 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 7am – 8pm. See the timetables overleaf for details of sessions for members and the general public. Last entry is 30 minutes before the end of the final session.
The reception at the National Swimming Academy is open: Monday – Friday 8am – 9pm; Saturday 9am –3pm; Sunday 9am – 2pm. Tel: 01786 466500.
Admission Charges
The swimming pool is open to the general public. Admission is either by membership or payment on entry.
There are 5 categories of membership: Stirling University student; Stirling University staff; Stirling University Alumni Association member; Community member; Corporate member. Details of what is included in a membership and how to become a member are contained in the leaflet Guide to Membership of the Sports Facilities. Entry to the swimming pool is free for members.
Charges for non-members are:
| Adult | £4.10 |
| Child | £2.70 |
| Child Under 4 | Free |
| Stirling University Student | £3.30 |
| Disabled Users (Carer admitted free of charge) | £3.30 |
| Users on a Low Income | £3.30 |
| Senior Citizens | £3.30 |
| Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) | £9.90 |
Concessions
The University is committed to widening opportunities for all. This is reflected in its attempts to provide an atmosphere, range of services and prices that are attractive to all users including those with disabilities, low incomes and those aged 60+. Users on low incomes, disabled users and those aged 60+ can benefit from our concessionary pricing scheme. Proof of eligibility may be required. A carer will be admitted free of charge when accompanying and assisting a disabled user.
Please see Sports Facilities and Services for All: User Guide for regulations for users.
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Ian Graham Sports Facilties Manager Department of Sports Studies University of Stirling Stirling FK9
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Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 466900 |
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Email: ian.graham@stir.ac.uk |
We hope you enjoy your swim.
Last Entry
Please note that last entry to the pool is 30 minutes before closing time.
