ARDS SWIMMING POOLS

Ards Leisure Centre offers three swimming pools in Newtownards.
The main 25 metre Gala Pool is used for public swimming, lessons, galas, water aerobics and teaching courses such as scuba diving. At scheduled times a giant inflatable Aqua Run is put in the water for children to enjoy, Adult only and Lane swimming is also timetabled. The swimming pool has seating for spectators which is easily accessed from the reception area.
The 21 metre Teaching Pool has a depth of 3ft throughout making it perfect for lessons. The teaching pool may also be hired for Pool Parties.
The third pool is a Paddling Pool for children aged 6 months to 7 years old. The pool has a depth of 18 inches and is great for introducing young children to water. A host of water toys is provided for children to play with. Parents can sit around the pool to watch and roll up their trousers should they need to go into the water! The Paddling Pool is separate from the main pools making it a quiet place to spend time. The Paddling Pool may be booked for parties and groups visits.

Gala Pool Timetable Autumn 2009

Please note: the number of lanes available may be RESTRICTED DURING PUBLIC SWIMMING SESSIONS.
* all lanes may not be available as Clubs may be using part of the pool

Day	Activity	Time	Restrictions
Monday	Adults only	7.30am to 9.30am	Lane swimming
	Public Swimming	9.30am to 5pm	10am to 12.30pm widths only in deep water 12.30pm to 1.30pm lane swimming 2pm to 3pm widths only in deep water
	Adults only	5pm to 6.30pm	3 lanes available
	Public Swimming	6.30pm to 9.45pm	6.30pm to 7pm 4 lanes only 8pm to 10pm 5 lanes only
Tuesday	Adults only	7.30am to 9.30am	Lane swimming
	Public Swimming	9.30am to 5pm	9.30am to 12.30pm widths only in deep water 1.30pm to 2.30pm widths only in deep water 4pm to 5pm 5 lanes only
	Adult only	5pm to 7pm	3 lanes available
	Public Swimming	7pm to 9.45pm	7pm to 7.15pm 3 lanes only 7.15pm to 8pm 5 lanes only 8.15pm to 9.15pm 3 lanes only
Wednesday	Adults only	7.30am to 9.30am	Lane swimming
	Public Swimming	9.30am to 5pm	9.30am to 12.30pm widths only in deep water 2pm to 2.30pm widths only
	Adults only	5pm to 6.30pm	3 lanes available
	Public Swimming	6.30pm to 9.45pm	6.30pm to 7.30pm 4 lanes only 8.30pm to 9.45pm 4 lanes only
Thursday	Adults only	7.30am to 9.30am	Lane swimming
Thursday	Public Swimming	9.30am to 8pm	9.30am to 12.45pm widths only in deep water 1.30pm to 3pm widths only in deep water 4.45pm to 6.15pm 3 lanes only 7.30pm to 8pm 4 lanes only
Friday	Adults only	7.30am to 9.30am	Lane swimming
Friday	Public Swimming	10am to 9.45pm	10am to 12.30pm widths only in deep water 1.15pm to 1.45pm & 2pm to 3pm 3 lanes only Aqua Run 3.30pm to 4.45pm (lanes closed)
Saturday	Public Swimming	9am to 5.45pm	9am to 1pm 5 lanes only
Saturday	Aqua Run	2pm to 4pm	Lanes closed for Aqua Run
Sunday	Public Swimming	1pm to 5.45pm	2.15pm to 4pm lanes closed for Aqua Run
Sunday	Aqua Run	2.15pm to 4pm

Minor Pool Public Sessions

Minor Pool Public Sessions - At all other times the pool is used for lessons and club swimming.
Day	Time
Wednesday Ladies Only Session	8.15pm to 9.45pm
Thursday	8pm to 9:45pm
Friday	6.30pm to 8pm
Saturday	1pm to 3pm
Sunday	4pm to 5.45pm

Please note: The last ticket for a session must be purchased 1 hour before the end of that session.
The Health Suite Facilities are not available on Early Morning openings until 9am.
Restrictions apply in the Gala Pool as lessons and club sessions are taking place. On occasions the Gala Pool may be used for lessons at other times when lane restrictions will be applied.

Children aged 7 years or under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. One adult may accompany up to three children aged 7 years or under to any pool. Children aged 8 years or over are permitted entry to the Gala and Minor Pool unaccompanied. Only children 7 years or under may enter the water in the Paddling Pool.

Please download our current timetable below.

Swimming Pool Timetable