Over 60s swimming

Last updated: 14/01/2010 Add to My Bookmarks

From 1 April 2009, Cornwall Council will be offering free of charge swimming at local authority swimming pools to anyone over 60 years of age.

The scheme is being subsidised by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as the centrepiece of the government’s plan to ensure a lasting sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

Simon Blamey, a senior leisure officer, explains, “We are delighted to be able to offer those over 60 the chance to improve their health and wellbeing by participating in totally free of charge swimming sessions. I hope that Cornwall’s silver swimmers take full advantage of the offer, which will not only help them keep fit, but also provide a chance to socialise with other people with similar interests.”

Anyone over 60 who would like to take advantage of free swimming shall go along to the local authority owned leisure centre and fill in a registration form, taking a form of ID such as bus pass, passport, birth certificate or driving licence.

Once registered, you will be able to access sessions that are designated ‘general swimming sessions’ at participating pools. Local authority pools in Cornwall, who will all be participating in the scheme, are:

• Camelford Leisure Centre,
• Dragon Leisure Centre in Bodmin,
• Helston Sports Centre,
• Jubilee Pool in Penzance,
• Lux Park Leisure Centre in Liskeard,
• Newquay Waterworld,
• Penzance Leisure Centre,
• Phoenix Leisure Centre in Launceston,
• Polkyth Leisure Centre in St Austell,
• Saltash Leisure Centre,
• Ships and Castles Leisure Centre in Falmouth,
• St Ives Leisure Centre,
• Splash Pool Bude,
• Truro Leisure Centre and
• Wadebridge Leisure Centre.

Carn Brea Leisure Centre in Pool is also included in the offer.