Pool programme refresh launches at LiveWire

LiveWire’s updated pool programme goes live on Monday 6 May, with bookings open from today. With some changes in place, customers are encouraged to check the latest pool timetables before attending.

New sessions

Two new sessions have been added as part of the updated programme:

• Single lane swims – ideal for swimmers training for a triathlon, gala or working towards a personal fitness goal. A simple, traditional lane setup.
• Aqua Relax – a gentle, health-focused session designed for anyone swimming to support long-term health conditions or rehabilitating after injuries. With a relaxed pool set up, people can use the sessions to gently swim or support rehab or relaxation.

Aquatics in focus this May

Throughout May, LiveWire will be shining a spotlight on its aquatic offer. Check back for info on:

• What sessions are available at each site
• How aquatic activity can support your physical and mental health
• Details on Learn to Swim and other aquatic programmes
• Insights from the people behind the programme
• Session types for different kinds of swimmers
• And more

What kind of swimmer are you?

LiveWire sessions are tailored for different needs. Most swimmers fall into one of the following groups:

1. Beginner swimmers – at the start of their journey, often attending lessons as children or adults
2. Fitness swimmers – using swimming to maintain overall wellbeing, typically attending lane swims or aqua fit sessions
3. Competitive swimmers – training for events or maintaining performance; likely to use single lane sessions
4. Swimmers for health – managing long-term health conditions or injuries, using Aqua Relax or Accessible Swim sessions

Learn to Swim with LiveWire

LiveWire is proud to partner with Swim England to deliver their Learn to Swim framework, offering:

• Ducklings (ages 0–4)
• Stages 1–7 (for children aged 4+)
• SEND-specific lessons (available at Orford, Bewsey and Dallam)
• Adult sessions (for beginners and those wanting to improve)

Spotlight on all Stages 1-7

If your child is in the early stages of Learn to Swim, here’s what they’ll be learning:

• Stage 1: building water confidence with fun games and basic skills like bubbles, floating, and face-in-water exercises
• Stage 2: introducing key movements like kicking and short-distance swims to grow confidence
• Stage 3: preparing for the main pool, learning to swim without aids like noodles or discs

Performance pathways

For those progressing into competitive swimming, or returning after a break, LiveWire runs a successful Performance Swim Programme. Open to those at stage 6 or above:

• Junior performance squads (in partnership with Warriors of Warrington)
• Masters swimming sessions

To find out more, contact: aquatics@livewirewarrington.org

Supporting health in the water

Swimming is a brilliant way to manage pain, stay active, and maintain physical and mental wellbeing. LiveWire’s Water Wellbeing Programme includes sessions such as Aqua Relax, Accessible Swim and Good Boost – all delivered in partnership with Swim England.

Catriona Welch, activities and development lead at LiveWire, said: “We are committed to ensuring that our pool programmes offer something for everyone and have recently embarked on a full aquatics review including our programmes to support this.

“As a Water Wellbeing Partner with Swim England, we are proud to provide a safe and supported environment for people with long term health conditions and disabilities to keep active to manage their health and wellbeing in our pools, along with supporting children to learn to swim and performance swimmers to prepare for their next competition.

“Our new pool programmes, launching in May, provide an inclusive offer where we believe there is an activity in our pools for everyone to enjoy!”