We are very lucky to use Archbishop's Holgate School Pool on Hull Road in York for our sessions.

OPEN HOURS

• Monday - From 6:15pm

ABOUT ARCHBISHOP'S HOLGATE

Whilst the pool may be bigger, with only two large lanes in use at a time, it makes for a quieter learning experience. All classes comply with our 2:4 ratio and we have exclusive use of the pool during our sessions. Of course, our private 1:1 and 1:2 sessions are available at this venue!

The pool is a 25m x 12.5m pool with a depth range of 0.9m - 2.5m. 

This pool is suitable for all ages and abilities; so whether your looking to start your swimming journey or seeking a more advanced option then Archie's can provide that for you!

VENUE PROCEDURES

Where are we? 

The address of the pool is Archbishop's Holgate School, Hull Road, York, YO10 5ZA. See the map below to confirm where we are.

• FREE Parking is available on site. A Google link to the address is found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DRrhA8yXTuc9AuPL6.
• You can access the pool by walking past the main school reception until reach 2 black gates. Travel through the gates and turn right and you will reach the pool hall entrance on your left. There is a video here to help you find your way!

• Shoes off at the door for everyone - muddy floor, clean pool - enough said.

•  Swimmers should arrive beach ready (costume underneath) so they can take off their overclothes and then sit on the side of the door and wait for their lesson to begin.

• Once the last class has finished, parents can walk round to the spectating side of the pool, children will be dismissed from there. 

• Handover between lessons needs to be quick. 

• Teachers will have a quick conservation and introduce myself to swimmers before we talk about sliding in safely. The work will begin straight after. Please note; a lesson specifically aims to be 28 minutes long to accommodate an additional 2 minutes for registration, safe entrance and safe exit.

• Upon completion, you can towel off in the changing rooms, we request you don’t do this on poolside as the next cohort of families will want to sit down. 

• You are under no obligation to spectate - although if not I request your phone with the number given to me is kept on if I need to contact you! 25 minutes of peace is a gift. Therefore, you can wait in your car if you wish - unless your child has got additional requirements where it has been requested specifically requested you remain poolside for the full lesson. That being said, there is plenty of space for up to 2 spectators per child.

Please get in touch... we'd love to hear from you!