Free swimming for people aged 16 and under and 60 and over
Introduction
Solihull Council has signed up to a £140 million Government scheme which entitles residents aged 16 and under and 60 and over to use Tudor Grange and North Solihull swimming pools for free from 1st April 2009 until the 31st March 2011. The Council is working in partnership with the Solihull Care Trust and Parkwood Leisure to provide the scheme which aims to get more people taking part in regular exercise by 2012, to coincide with the Olympic Games in London.
How do I get a free swim?
If you are aged 16 and under or 60 and over and live or attend school in Solihull, you will be able to get a Free Swim Pass which you will need to show each time you visit. All you need to do to apply for a pass is hand in a completed application form to either Tudor Grange or North Solihull leisure centre, proof of age may be required. Postal applications will not be accepted.
When can I apply for a pass?
It’s best to apply before the 31st March so that you can be ready to take up the opportunity of free swimming from 1st April. However, you can make an application for a Free Swim Pass anytime up until March 2011.
I don’t live or attend school in Solihull but I am aged 16 and under or 60 and over, can I still use Solihull Council’s pools for free?
Yes. You will need to complete an application form and provide proof of age but you will not be issued with a Free Swim Pass - you will be given a free ticket to enter the pool each time you visit instead.
Where can I get an application form?
Forms are available at Tudor Grange and North Solihull leisure centres, any Solihull library or Connect centre and can be downloaded here.
What happens if I lose my free swimming pass?
If you lose your free swimming pass you will be able to get a replacement at either of the leisure centres for free once. Any subsequent loss of card and a replacement card will cost 50 pence.
When can I use the pools for free?
Free swimming will be available at the following times:
| Tudor Grange Leisure Centre | |
|---|---|
| 16s and under | |
| Monday | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 4.00pm – 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 4.00pm – 7.45pm |
| Thursday | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Friday | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am – 5.00pm |
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During school holidays, inset closures and bad weather closures the free swimming sessions will operate from 9.00am |
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| 60s and Over | |
| Monday |
7.30am – 3.00pm & 4.00pm – 8.00pm* |
| Tuesday | 7.00am – 7.30pm |
| Wednesday |
7.00am – 7.45pm 8.00pm – 9.00pm** |
| Thursday | 7.00am – 8.00pm |
| Friday | 7.00am – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.30am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am – 5.00pm |
| * Staff training | 3.00pm – 4.00pm |
| ** Adults only session | 8.00pm – 9.00pm |
| North Solihull Sports Centre | |
|---|---|
| 16s and under | |
| Monday | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 4.00pm – 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 4.00pm – 7.30pm |
| Thursday | 4.00pm – 6.00pm |
| Friday | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am – 5.30pm |
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During school holidays, inset closures and bad weather closures the free swimming sessions will operate from 9.00am |
|
| 60s and Over | |
| Monday | 7.00am – 8.00pm |
| Tuesday | 7.00am – 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | 7.00am – 8.30pm** |
| Thursday | 7.00am – 7.30pm* |
| Friday | 7.00am – 8.00pm |
| Saturday | 9.00pm – 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am – 5.30pm |
| * Ladies only session | 6.00pm – 7.30pm |
| ** Staff training |
2.00pm – 3.00pm and Adult only session 7.30pm – 8.30pm |
During busy periods, your swim may be limited to one hour 20 minutes to give everyone a fair chance of using the pool. A call out system in the pool will let you know when this is in operation.
For further information about free swimming and how to apply, contact either Tudor Grange Leisure Centre on 0121 705 6371 or North Solihull Sports Centre on 0121 770 3822