As we transition to our new venues, we are introducing Trial Weeks, giving families the flexibility to book lessons while we adapt to our new locations. This period will allow us to refine our schedules, ensure smooth operations, and make any necessary adjustments to provide the best learning experience for our swimmers.

Overcoming Challenges & Moving Forwards

Originally, we anticipated being fully closed during the DOYRMS maintenance period. However, over the past few months, we have worked tirelessly to find alternatives—including building our own facility—so that families who wish to continue swimming can do so.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to:

• Our dedicated team, who have worked behind the scenes to secure MSA, develop lesson plans, create rotas, ensure compliance, and prepare for this transition.
• The families and supporters who have contributed through donations and fundraising efforts to aid the maintenance of DOYRMS.
• Our community, for your patience, encouragement, and ongoing support.

Without this collective effort, we wouldn’t have been able to continue offering swimming lessons supporting our community—especially at a time when both Deal and Folkestone are without a local leisure centre providing Learn to Swim programmes.

Trial Weeks: March 24th – April 19th

During this period, we will be testing different lesson times and structures at our new venues to determine the best approach. Lessons will be added weekly to our bookng site during these weeks, so families can book as and when they are available.

These weeks will focus on:

• Lesson Organisation – Understanding what works best at each location
• Essential Information – Ensuring families receive accurate details
• Team Procedures – Adapting our processes for each venue

Please bear with us during this period—there may be minor delays, last-minute adjustments, or additional updates as we fine-tune our operations. We truly appreciate your patience and support!

Photography Week

A photographer will be present at both locations throughout the Trial Weeks. If you do not consent to your child being photographed, please notify SafelySwim in advance. These images will be used exclusively for SafelySwim marketing and will not be shared or sold externally. Please see our Photography Policy for further details.

Venue Allocations

To ensure the best learning environment, we have carefully allocated lessons across our two venues:

📍 SafelySwim - Endless Pool Unit 12

• Baby & Toddlers
• Seahorses
• Learn to Swim (Stage 1 and Stage 1+)
• Adult Beginners & Advanced (coming soon)
• All Private Lessons (any stage and ability)

📍 Maritime Skills Academy (MSA)

• Learn to Swim (Stage2 and above, Stage 3 to Stage 7)
• Fitness
• Competitive
• Adult Advanced (coming soon)
• All Private Lessons (Stage 2 and above, 1:1 only)

Pool Temperatures

Both venues meet industry-standard temperatures:

• Unit 12: Adjustable temperature settings – warmer for Baby & Toddler lessons and cooler for competitive swimmers.
• MSA: Set between 29-30°C to accommodate a wide range of swimming levels.

PDF Booking & Location Information

To help ensure our lessons continue to run smoothly, we have created new PDF’s for families to download having all the information they need in one place.

SafelySwim’s Endless Pool

Maritime Skills Academy

Team Members

Our instructors will continue teaching across both venues to maintain continuity and familiarity for swimmers who benefit from familiar faces. Learn more about the team by visiting our Meet the Team Page.

Learn to Compete & Competitive Squads

For those participating in our competitive pathway (Learn to Compete, Squad Sessions), further details regarding your new hours and venue changes will be sent via email. Make sure you check your junk mailbox.

We will be operating from different venues throughout the closure period, ensuring we can continue to deliver the high-quality training you love and expect from SafelySwim.

appDot Enhancements – Making Booking Even Easier

We are improving our booking system over the coming weeks with new features to enhance your experience.

• Private Lesson credits & balances will be available to book directly via appDot
• Group Lesson bookings will allow customers to change classes & locations when needed
• Location notifications will be sent when a class location changes

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we transition. Our team is here to support you, and we look forward to seeing you at SafelySwim’s Endless Pool and Maritime Skills Academy soon!

Further Information

Step 01 - Scheduled DOYRMS Maintenance Closure

• Reason for closure
• Lesson types continuing
• Looking ahead

Step 02 - Class Information & Trial Week Dates

• Trial week lesson information
• Download the closure pathway
• Pricing at Unit 12 & MSA
• Priority to existing swimmers with active subscription

Step 04 - Regular Weekly Lessons Are Back

• Regular Group Lesson bookings
• Looking to the future
• FAQ

Book Your Lesson Today!

Booking options for both Group and Private Lessons are open at both venues using the link below. We will continue to add lessons on a weekly basis up and till the 19th of April 2025. We hope to see you there!

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