Northern, western and southern sites to host sessions from next week
Free swimming sessions will be available to children and those aged over 60 at regional pools from next week.
The Northern, Western and Southern pools will each hold sessions where children of primary school age, along with an adult, can attend for free.
A joint statement by the three facilities says the initiative, which is also open to those aged over sixty, will give access to warm spaces, physical activity and a hot shower at no cost.
The Western Swimming Pool in conjunction with The Northern Swimming Pool and Southern Swimming Pool are pleased to announce the following.
Posted by Western Swimming Pool on Monday, October 24, 2022
It follows an announcement by the Department of Education, Sport and Culture to introduce a similar scheme at the NSC.
In the House of Keys this morning, Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse asked the education minister why the scheme was being launched after half term, when it's less likely pupils will make use of it.
Julie Edge argued the scheme has been done "the right way round":
The free sessions are available at the following times from 31 October until 31 March:
Mondays: 6pm - 7.30pm - Western Swimming Pool
Tuesdays: 5pm - 6.30pm - Northern Swimming Pool
Wednesdays: 5.30pm - 7pm - Northern Swimming Pool
Thursdays: 6pm - 7.30pm - Western Swimming Pool
Fridays: 6pm - 7.30pm - Northern Swimming Pool
Saturdays: 2.15pm - 4.15pm - Southern Swimming Pool
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