Swimming Pool and Saunarium

The Sports Centre Swimming Pool offers 6-8 hours of recreational swimming per day, lanes are set in place offering various levels of ability. We also offer weekly family sessions, & Triathlon Swimming sessions, all are available to the members and non-members, including the community.

During term time, several university sports clubs run regular activities including Sub Aqua, Swimming & Water polo. Adjacent to the pool is the Saunarium which is available during general swimming times.

To book a swimming slot, please book your place online, or call us on 01970 622280.

Non-Members PAYG Adults £4.00 Children £3.50

Swimming Lessons

We are delighted to announce that our swim program will start on Monday 15th 2024

The program will follow Swim Wales Aqua Passport

Each session will deliver a minimum of 40 minutes of swim time to enable the tutors to set everyone up with the correct equipment and aids before each class starts.

Course Dates
No of weeks	12
Start Dates	Week commencing 9th September 2024
No classes during Half Term	Monday 28th October -Friday 1st Nov 2024

Timetable

Day	Time	Class	Spaces Availabile
Monday	16.00-16.30	Splash 1&2	0
	16.00-16.30	Splash 3	0
	16.30-17.00	Splash 4	2
	16.30-17.00	splash 5	2
	17:00-17:30	splash 6A	0
	17:00-17:30	Splash 6B	2
Tuesday	16:00-16:40	Wave 1A	1
	16:00-16:40	Wave 1B	3
	16:40-17:20	Wave 2A	0
	16.40-17.20	Wave 3	0
	17:20-18.00	Wave 2B	1
	17.20-18:00	Wave 2C	3
Thursday	16.00-16.40	Wave 4	3
	16.00-16.40	Wave 5A	2
	16.40-17.20	Wave 5B	1
	16.40-17.20	Wave 6	0
	17.20-18.00	Wave 7	0
	17.20-18.00	Wave 7	4

For further information, email Joc57@aber.ac.uk or please call 01970 622280

Nordic Saunarium

What is a Nordic Saunarium?

It is a high grade knot free timber cabin which offers a bathing environment between a dry sauna and a wet steam room. The balanced combination of heat and humidity generates a ‘tropical’ atmosphere, which is both relaxing and invigorating.

The Saunarium delivers regulated heat and humidity into the cabin, operating at a temperature of between 50-60°C with humidity between 40-50%. The Saunarium offers a different kind of bathing experience which will be further enhanced with essential oils, essences and lighting.

Aroma Feature

The bathing experience can be enhanced with the introduction of many different and varied essential oils in the following categories - Refreshing, Relaxing, Invigorating, Exotic and Enticing.

Guidance Notes

For more information and rules on usage, please click on the link below

Sauna Instructions

OxFord Dipper - Pool Access Hoist

We have an Oxford Dipper pool hoist for customers to use, to gain access to the pool. Staff are trained in its use, and happy to assist. However users will need to be able to position themselves onto and off the hoist seat.

Your patience may be required, if staff need to arrange lifeguard cover, to get the hoist set up.

Please note: The safe working load of the hoist is 140kg (22 st)

Should you have any queries regarding this piece of equipment, please ask to speak to a Duty Manager, who will be happy to assist.