Stingrays 315 Swim School

28/10/2026

🎉 TOMORROW AT 2PM! 💀🌼

Spaces are still available for our Halloween Boogie 💃

✨ Non-members welcome!

📩 Contact us today to secure your space! We’d love to see you there! ❤️

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN BOOGIE IS COMING TO 3-1-5! 🦇💃🕺

Calling all little monsters, witches, ghosts and dancing skeletons! 💀🧙‍♀️

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Dance Party with Saskia Williams, packed with dancing, games, giggles and plenty of sweet treats! 🍬🍫

🧡 Thursday 29th October
⏰ 2pm – 2.45pm
🎟️ Just £5 per child
👧🧒 Suitable for ages 5+

👻 Includes:
🎁 Pass the Parcel and 🧟 Zombie in the Mud

🕺 Learn the iconic THRILLER dance!

Plus, our little dancers will learn their very own routine to perform at the end! 🌟

🎃 FANCY DRESS ENCOURAGED! The spookier, the better!

⚠️ Spaces are limited, so booking is essential!

📞 Call 01524 237315 or book at 3-1-5 Reception.

Let's get those little monsters BOOGYING! 🎶👻🧡

28/10/2026

💦👶 Little swimmers, big beginnings! 🩵

Did you know that your little one doesn't have to wait until they're walking to start their swimming journey?

Introducing babies to the water from an early age can be a wonderful way to begin building familiarity, confidence and positive associations with swimming. And the best bit? They get to enjoy that special time with you, too! 🥰

🐠 Why start swimming lessons early?

💙 Building water confidence– Helping your baby become familiar with the water in a gentle, fun and supportive environment.

💦 Bonding time– A lovely opportunity to connect, play and make memories together.

🐬 Sensory development – Exploring splashes, movement and new sensations through play.

🌊 Laying the foundations– Introducing early water skills that can be developed as your little one grows.

🛟 An important life skill – Learning to swim is about much more than swimming lengths. Water safety matters, and starting early can help build the foundations for future learning.

But remember, little swimmers develop at their own pace! 💙 Our baby lessons are all about making those first experiences enjoyable, following your baby's cues and celebrating every little milestone.

Swimming lessons don't make babies drown-proof, and close, constant adult supervision around water is essential at every age. Lessons are just one part of helping your little one develop a lifelong respect for the water.

At Stingrays, we believe every swimmer starts somewhere – and there's no need to wait for those first steps to begin! 🐠✨

👶 Got a little one at home? We'd love to welcome you both to the water!

📩 Get in touch with Stingrays to find out more about our baby swimming lessons (Mini Mantas).

27/10/2026

🌼💀 Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with Stingrays!

Looking for something a little different to enjoy with your little ones? 💛

Join us for a colourful celebration filled with creativity, music, stories and lots of fun.

🎨 Face painting
💃 Mini dance class, with a special performance at the end
📚 Story time
🌼 Arts and crafts activities

It's a lovely opportunity for little ones to have fun, get creative and discover a different culture along the way.

✨ £7 per ticket - Suitable for all ages!

⚠️ Please note: This is a land-based event and will not take place in the swimming pool.

🎟️ Tickets are available now! Book your place and come and celebrate with us. 💛

26/10/2026

💙 Your little one’s first swimming lesson doesn’t have to feel daunting! 🏊‍♀️

We’re always looking for ways to remove the barriers that might stand between you and getting your little one into the water.

We know that visiting somewhere new can feel a little overwhelming, especially when you’re not quite sure what to expect. That’s why we’ve put together this little video to show you what your first visit to Stingrays might look like! 👀

🚪 Coming through our doors
👕 Where to get changed
🚿 Where to shower
🏊 And what the journey to your little one’s very first swimming lesson might look like!

We want you to feel comfortable, confident and ready to enjoy those first splashes with us, before you’ve even arrived. 💦

Because at Stingrays, we know that every swimmer starts somewhere, and we’re here to help make those first steps a little easier. 💙

Got a little one starting their swimming journey? Save this video for your first visit, or share it with a parent who might find it helpful!

25/10/2026

🌊💙Track their progress with Stingray Journey Sheets!🐠⭐

Every little achievement deserves to be celebrated, and our Stingray Journey Sheets are a great way for your little ones to follow their swimming journey! 🏊‍♀️

They can see what stage they're currently working on, discover their next big milestone and find out exactly what they need to achieve to progress to the next level. 🎯

It's a lovely way to help children feel involved in their learning, stay motivated and take pride in just how far they've come! 💙

🎟️ Available for just £1.50 from our Front of House team.

Because every little splash, every new skill and every achievement is a step forward! 🌊🐠

24/10/2026

🏊‍♀️ 14th November – Stingrays Gala! 🏅

For those of you who don’t know, a swimming gala is an event where swimmers take part in a variety of races against others in their age group.

Swimmers can enter as many or as few of the available races as they like, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved and challenge themselves!

📅 Date:Saturday 14th November
⏰ Time: 2pm–4pm
💷 Entry:£3.50 per race

How to book:
Entries can be made online via CoursePro or through Front of House.

🏅 There’s a Stingrays medal for 1st place, certificates for 2nd and 3rd place, and every swimmer will receive a participation certificate!

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents are encouraged to stay and watch throughout the event, cheering on our swimmers and celebrating their achievements.

24/10/2026

💙 Every swimmer starts somewhere… 🐠

We know that learning to swim can feel like a big, daunting step for some little ones. New surroundings, new faces and a whole new experience can bring a few nerves, and that’s completely okay!

That’s why this week, we’re introducing a few little things to help make those first swimming lessons feel that little bit easier. 🥰

📚 First up… meet our very first Stingrays storybook!

Our first book follows our little mascot, Rayson, on his very first day at Stingrays, exploring those all important first day nerves and discovering that, with a little encouragement, new experiences can become something really special.

Because every swimmer has to start somewhere, and taking that first step is a huge achievement in itself. 💙

At Stingrays, we believe in learning through play, building confidence and celebrating every achievement, no matter how big or small.

We want every little swimmer to feel safe, supported and proud of themselves, from their very first splash to every milestone that follows. 🏊‍♀️✨

Because swimming is about so much more than just learning a skill… it's about finding the confidence to give something new a go!

23/10/2026

🐠💦 Need a little extra help with swimming? Our short-term 1:1 lessons could be just what you’re looking for! 💦🐠

Sometimes, a little extra support can make all the difference! 💙

Whether your little one needs a confidence boost, could do with some extra practice on a particular skill, or you’d simply like to give them a helping hand with their swimming progress, our short-term 1:1 lessons are a great way to do just that.

🏊‍♂️ Just 3 weeks of focused swimming support!

📅 Saturdays
⏰ Between 2:30pm and 4:30pm
💷 £22 per lesson | £66 for all three sessions

With individual attention from our instructor, your swimmer can work at their own pace, build confidence and focus on the skills that matter most to them. 🌟

And the best bit? It's short-term support without committing to ongoing private lessons!

📩 Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Get in touch with the Stingrays team to enquire or book your place.

23/10/2026

💙🦈 STINGRAYS IS MORE THAN JUST A SWIMMING LESSON… IT’S BUILDING RESILIENCE! 🦈💙

Here’s something we think is worth celebrating…

Not getting it right the first time! 👀

Yes, you read that correctly! 😂

Because while we absolutely love celebrating those exciting swimming milestones, some of the most important learning happens when things DON’T go quite to plan.

When a swimmer tries a new skill and doesn’t quite manage it.

When they’ve been working on their breaststroke kick for weeks and it’s still not clicking.

When they’re desperate to achieve that next badge but aren’t quite ready.

Or when something that looked easy for their friend feels really difficult for them.

These moments can be frustrating, and as parents and teachers, it’s only natural to want to make things easier.

But they’re also opportunities to develop something incredibly valuable…

RESILIENCE! 💪💙

🌟 Learning that it’s okay to make mistakes.

🌟 Understanding that everyone progresses at their own pace.

🌟 Discovering that practice and patience really do make a difference.

🌟 Developing the courage to try again after something doesn’t work.

🌟 And experiencing that wonderful feeling when something you’ve worked so hard for finally falls into place!

At Stingrays, we don’t expect every child to master every skill straight away.

In fact, we wouldn’t want them to feel that they have to!

We want our swimmers to feel comfortable making mistakes, asking for help and giving things another go.

And we want them to understand that their effort matters just as much as their achievements. 💙

Because one day, the challenges they face won’t involve swimming strokes or floating positions.

They’ll be learning to ride a bike, tackling tricky schoolwork, trying a new hobby or navigating the many ups and downs of growing up.

And the confidence to say “I can’t do it YET” rather than “I can’t do it” is something we hope they’ll carry with them.

So next time your little swimmer comes out of their lesson disappointed that they haven’t quite mastered something…

Remind them how far they’ve already come.

Celebrate their effort.

And remind them that every great swimmer started somewhere! 🥰

Because at Stingrays, we’re not just teaching children to swim…

We’re helping them develop the courage to keep trying, even when things get tough. 🦈💦

💬 Stingrays parents - what’s something your little swimmer worked really hard to achieve? We’d love to celebrate their determination! 💙

22/10/2026

💙🦈 STINGRAYS IS MORE THAN JUST A SWIMMING LESSON… IT’S A PLACE TO BELONG! 🦈💙

Every child who walks through our doors brings something different to the pool.

Different personalities.
Different abilities.
Different experiences.
Different challenges.

And we wouldn’t have it any other way! 🥰

Because at Stingrays, we believe swimming should be for EVERYONE. 💙

Some of our swimmers are naturally confident and can’t wait to jump in.

Others need a little more time, reassurance and encouragement.

Some learn best by watching, others by doing.

Some thrive in a busy group environment, while others benefit from a quieter, more individual approach.

And some children simply experience the world a little differently.

But every single one of them deserves the opportunity to learn, achieve and feel proud of themselves. 🌟

💙 We encourage children to celebrate each other’s achievements.

💛 We recognise that progress looks different for everyone.

💙 We work to adapt our teaching to support different learning needs.

💛 We encourage kindness, patience and understanding.

💙 And we want every swimmer to feel that they’re a valued part of our Stingrays family.

Because belonging isn’t about being the fastest swimmer.

It isn’t about achieving the most badges.

And it certainly isn’t about everyone learning in exactly the same way!

It’s about feeling welcomed, supported and accepted for who you are. 💙

For some children, swimming lessons might be one of the few places they regularly spend time with children outside their school or friendship group.

For others, it might be somewhere they discover a confidence they didn’t know they had.

And for some, simply feeling comfortable enough to join in is an enormous achievement in itself.

We know that creating an inclusive environment is something we must continually work towards, listening, learning and adapting as we go.

But it’s something we care deeply about.

Because at Stingrays, we’re not just developing swimmers…

We’re creating a community where every child has the opportunity to feel they belong. 🦈💦

💬 Stingrays families - what’s your favourite thing about being part of our Stingrays community? 💙