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Public Swim

There are plenty of reasons to swim, it’s low-Impact, burns calories, an alternative exercise to name a few, it’s also something the entire family can do, exercising in water offers many health benefits and can be continued for a lifetime.

Booking not required

Adult - £4 Junior (Under 16s) - £2 (free to Gold/Platinum members)

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For times: Click the Bilston or Central Swim Times tabs above.

    Available at:

  • Bilston
  • Central

Pool

Family Fun Sessions

Make a splash with fun float sessions for families with children aged 8 and under. With a large selection of inflatables and floats, it’s a fun way to keep children occupied.

Booking not required

45m

Adult - £4 Free for under 8's

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For times: Click the Bilston or Central Swim Times tabs above.

    Available at:

  • Bilston

Aqua Class

Aquacise

Pumping music, sociable surroundings and an alternative way to work all the muscles in the body. Safer than regular aerobics, aquacise is lower in impact and causes less stress on joints and muscles. A fun way to exercise no matter your age or ability.

Bilston - 45m (Mon)

Bilston - 60m (Wed/Thu)

Central - 45m

£5.50 (Free to Platinum members)

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  • Bilston - Bert Williams

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  • Central

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Pool

SEND Family Swim Session

These sessions are for families with children who have special educational needs or a disability. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times in the pool.

Booking essential – call 01902 551010

£2 per child. Free for parent/carer

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For times: Click the Bilston or Central Swim Times tabs above.

    Available at:

  • Bilston
  • Central

Pool

50+ Swimming Sessions

50+ swimmers can swim for less during our designated swimming sessions.

Booking not required

£3.00

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For times: Click the Bilston or Central Swim Times tabs above.

    Available at:

  • Bilston
  • Central

Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons

WV active has qualified swimming instructors that can improve your swimming ability right from non-swimmers up to those who want to improve their swimming technique.

We currently offer adult swimming lessons at WV Active Central and WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams. We recommend that you book in advance to avoid disappointment, simply call 01902 551010, alternatively, if there are spaces available you can pay at reception upon your arrival.

What's it all about?

WV active has qualified swimming instructors that can improve your swimming ability right from non-swimmers up to those who want to improve their swimming technique.

All lessons are an hour in duration and the maximum number of people in the lesson is 12. Places do fill up, so book now to avoid disappointment.

60m

Cost per lesson: £5.50

    Available at:

  • Bilston
  • Central

Swimming Lessons

Children's Swimming Lessons

We offer swimming lessons for children between the ages of 4 - 16 years old.

What's it all about?

Children's swimming lessons take place at Central and Bilston – Bert Williams. We work in partnership with the swimming governing body, Swim England, to offer lessons.

When are the lessons?

All children’s swimming lessons run outside of school hours Bilston – Bert Williams: Monday to Friday evenings plus Saturday and Sunday mornings. Central: Monday to Friday evenings. All standard lessons last for 25 minutes and children attend 1 lesson per week. Lessons are split into 10-week courses which run for 50 weeks of the year with a two-week break over the Christmas period. Each 10-week course costs £40. Please note, as your child progresses, it will be necessary to offer alternative days and times.

How do I enroll my child onto lessons?

Simply call us on 01902 551010 or speak to reception staff at WV Active Central or WV Active Bilston – Bert Williams. You will be contacted when a vacancy for your child's ability becomes available. Please ensure that you advise us of any changes to contact details as soon as possible to avoid any delay in your child starting lessons. We can take children on our waiting list from 4 years old if places are not available.

25m per Standard Lessons

£40 per 10-week course

    Available at:

  • Bilston - Bert Williams

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  • Central

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Swimming Lessons

Rookie Lifeguard Lessons

We offer Rookie Lifeguard lessons for children between the ages of 8 – 12 years old.

What's it all about?

Rookie Lifeguard take place at Central and Bilston – Bert Williams. We work in partnership with the swimming governing body, Swim England, and the Royal Life Saving Society to offer these lessons.

When are the lessons?

All Rookie Lifeguard swimming lessons run outside of school hours:
Bilston – Bert Williams: Monday to Friday evenings plus Saturday and Sunday mornings
Central: Monday to Friday evenings Lessons last for 40 minutes and children attend 1 lesson per week.

Lessons are split into 10-week courses which run for 50 weeks of the year with a two-week break over the Christmas period. Each 10-week course costs £50. Please note, as your child progresses, it will be necessary to offer alternative days and times.

How do I enroll my child onto lessons?

Simply call us on 01902 551010 or speak to reception staff at WV Active Central or WV Active Bilston – Bert Williams. You will be contacted when a vacancy for your child's ability becomes available. Please ensure that you advise us of any changes to contact details as soon as possible to avoid any delay in your child starting lessons. We can take children on our waiting list from 8 years old if places are not available.


£50 (for 10 Rookie Lifeguards Lessons)

    Available at:

  • Bilston - Bert Williams

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  • Central

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Bilston-Bert Williams Swim Times

Swimming Prices:
Child under 8 - free
Child 8+ - £2
Adult - £4
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Main Pool

Reduced lanes on the last two Wednesdays of the month between 10:00am - 11:00am and the last two Thursdays of the month between 9:00pm – 10:00pm due to staff training.


Studio Pool


Bilston Studio Pool 2018

Sauna



Main Pool Times

Day Time Session
Monday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm Public swimming
7:00 am - 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lane swimming
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Adult swimming lessons
11:30 am - 12:30 pm 50+ swimming
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shared pool
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pool shared with Bilston Swimming Club
Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm Public swimming
8:30 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm Lane swimming
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Women only swimming
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult only swimming (inc. Lane swimming)
Wednesday 7:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm Public swimming
7:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Lane swimming
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult only swimming (inc. Lane swimming)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shared pool
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pool shared with Bilston Swimming Club
Thursday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm Public swimming
7:00 am - 7:00 pm Lane swimming
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult only swimming (inc. Lane swimming)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shared pool
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pool shared with Bilston Swimming Club
Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Public swimming
7:00 am - 7:00 pm Lane swimming
7:00 am - 9:00 am 50+ swimming
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult only swimming (inc. Lane swimming)
Saturday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Public swimming
8:00 am - 9:00 am and 11:00 am - 6:30 pm Lane swimming
Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Public swimming
8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lane swimming
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Shared pool
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Pool shared with Bilston Swimming Club

Reduced lanes on the last two Wednesdays of the month between 10:00am - 11:00am and the last two Thursdays of the month between 9:00pm – 10:00pm due to staff training.


Studio Pool Times

Day Time Session
Monday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Aquacise
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Parent & toddler swimming
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public swimming
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children's swimming lessons
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Women only swimming lessons
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Women only swimming
Tuesday 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public swimming
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Women only swimming lessons
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children's swimming lessons
Wednesday 7:00 am - 11:00 am and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public swimming
11:30 pm - 12:30 pm Aquacise
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Children's swimming lessons
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Adult swimming lessons
Thursday 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public swimming
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Women only swimming lessons
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Children's swimming lessons
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Aquacise
Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am and 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Public swimming
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Women only swimming lessons
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children's swimming lessons
Saturday 8:30 am - 2:00 pm Children's swimming lessons
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Pool party (private hire)
Sunday 9:30 am - 1:00 pm (15 people maximum) and 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Public swimming
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Children's swimming lessons
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (session 1) and 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (session 2) Under 8s family fun session

Sauna Times

Day Time Session
Monday 7:00 am - 10:00pm Public use
Tuesday 7:00 am - 10:00pm Public use
Wednesday 7:00 am - 10:00pm Public use
Thursday 9:00 am - 10:00pm Public use
Friday 7:00 am - 10:00pm Public use
Saturday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Public use
Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Public use



Central Swim Times

Swimming Prices:
Child under 8 - free
Child 8+ - £2
Adult - £4

Gala Day Swimming Pool Closures at Central - Please note the swimming pool will be closed for public swimming on these Gala days.

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Pool Timetable

Reduced lanes every first Wednesday of the month between 12:30pm - 1:30pm and second Thursday of the month between 9:00pm – 10:00pm due to staff training.

 

Steam Room Timetable

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

* Change Village area to be used during these times, no access to the Studio Pool change rooms



Gala Day Swimming Pool Closures at Central

Please note the swimming pool will be closed for public swimming on these Gala days.

Day Time Session
Monday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Women only swimming
9:00 am - 10:00 am Women only swimming lessons
10:00 am - 11:00 am Women only swimming lessons
11:00 am - 7:00 pm Public swimming
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Children's swimming lessons
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Lane Swimming
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Adult swimming lessons
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Pool shared with school swimming lessons
6:30 pm - 8:30pm Pool shared with City of Wolverhampton Swimming Club
Tuesday 6:30 am - 7:00 pm Public swimming
10:00 am - 12:00 pm 50+ swimming (cheaper rates)
12.15 pm - 1:15 pm Adult swimming lessons
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Children's Swimming Lessons
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Women only swimming
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Women only swimming lessons
6:30 am - 8:00 am Pool shared with City of Wolverhampton Swimming Club
10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30pm - 2:00pm Pool shared with school swimming lessons
Wednesday 6:30 am - 9:30 pm Public swimming
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Adult swimming lessons
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Children's swimming lessons
11:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Pool shared with school swimming lessons
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Pool shared with City of Wolverhampton Swimming Club
Thursday 6:30 am - 6:30 pm Public swimming
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Children's swimming lessons
8:30 pm -10:00 pm Adults only swimming
6:30 am - 8:00 am Pool shared with City of Wolverhampton Swimming Club
11:30 am - 12:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Pool shared with school swimming lessons
Friday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Public swimming
  4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Children's swimming lessons
11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm Pool shared with school swimming lessons
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Pool shared with City of Wolverhampton Swimming Club
Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Public swimming
8:00 am - 4:00 pm 50+ Swimming
Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Public swimming
8:00 am - 4:00 pm 50+ Swimming

Reduced lanes every first Wednesday of the month between 12:30pm - 1:30pm and second Thursday of the month between 9:00pm – 10:00pm due to staff training.


Sauna Times

Day Time Session
Monday 9:00 am - 11:00am Women only
11:00 am - 8:00 pm Public use
Tuesday 6:30 am - 7:30 pm Public use
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Women only
Wednesday 7:30 am - 9:00 pm Public use
Thursday 6:30 am - 9:00 pm Public use
Friday 7:30 am - 8:00 pm Public use
Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Public use
Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Public swimming

Gala Day Swimming Pool Closures at Central

Please note the swimming pool will be closed for public swimming on these Gala days.



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