Book ahead to swim when you want, and pay £15 - only £1.50 per swimmer for a group of 10!
New for 2007 is the option of ‘Public Hire’. The volunteer ‘Swimming Pool Association’ that runs the pool cannot afford to run sessions at all times, but you can choose extra times for the pool to be open.
If you want to swim outside the usual timetable:
A: choose a time a week in advance and pay 15 pounds for the booking: this fee covers an hour of swimming for 10 swimmers
B: give us the list of up to 10 swimmers (we are not asking for contact details, just forenames or initials are fine)
C: name 2 of the swimmers, or others who will be at the pool to spectate, as responsible adults who could assist the lifeguard in an incident (these adults must identify themselves to the lifeguard on duty when they arrive and must be present for the whole hour in order for the session to run)
The pool will then be open to the public for your extra hour,
with one lifeguard on duty. Swimmers on your named list will not need to pay an entry fee because their entry is covered by the booking charge. Other swimmers (those not on your list) will be allowed to swim under the normal arrangements for a ‘General Swim’ session (they pay the standard entry fee).
If we cannot open the pool because of no lifeguard is available or there is a problem with the pool itself, then we will refund your booking fee. We cannot normally give refunds if you cancel because of (e.g.) weather conditions or other reasons.
Book at the pool, or by mailing cottenhamlifeguards@hotmail.com, or leave a message/text on the LidoPhone: 07948 255278.