Swimming Pool

The National Swimming Academy at the University of Stirling is open to the public for recreational and lane swimming.

The University also runs swimming lessons for children and adults while the pool is used by Scottish Swimming, British Swimming and triathlonscotland for elite athlete training.

It comprises a 50m pool which can be divided into two 25m pools, one with an adjustable depth floor.

Timetable

The swimming pool timetable outlines availability of lane and recreational swimming.

Lane swimming and etiquette

• You must be able to swim a minimum of 50 metres unaided
• The minimum age for lane swimming is 8-years-old
• Children aged eight to 16 must be accompanied by an adult
• Choose a lane according to your requirements
• Floats and pull buoys are available for kicking and pulling practices
• Swim in a lane appropriate to your ability
• Try to swim in lane with similar choice of stroke
• Try to limit the use of backcrawl stroke to quiet sessions
• No butterfly stroke unless the lane is empty
• Follow the directional signs for each lane
• Allow swimmers to overtake when safe to do so – at the end of the lane if necessary
• Allow swimmers in front the opportunity to let you pass – be patient
• Be courteous to other swimmers and respect their right for an uninterrupted swim

Recreational swimming

• There are no lane ropes in the swimming pool
• Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by an adult
• One adult must be responsible for the supervision of a maximum of two children aged eight and under

Accessibility

The National Swimming Academy is easily accessible to all users. If you have any special needs or wish to suggest improvements, please contact Ian Graham, Sports Facilities Manager by phone on 01786 466900 or email ian.graham@stir.ac.uk