Rochdale Leisure Centre

Beginners Snorkelling (must be able to swim 1 length)
An introduction to basic snorkelling involves swimming along the surface of the water and enjoying the underwater world equipped with a mask, a snorkel and fins.
Advanced Snorkelling (must be able to swim 2 lengths)
The course involves under water routines, understanding underwater communication skills and fin swimming.
Your child must be able to submerge underwater and
swim a minimum of 1 length continuously unaided to
attend the course.
Badges and certificates can be purchased for awards
achieved.

Price = £28
4 day course

Monday 3 - Friday 7 August
(excluding Wednesday)
1 - 1.45pm
Monday 24 - Friday 28 August
(excluding Wednesday)
9.30 - 10.15am

To book click here and fill in the form: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

Join this underwater hockey session, also known as Octopush in the UK. It is a globally played,
limited-contact sport where two teams compete to move a puck along the bottom of a swimming pool and score in the opposing team’s goal.

Players use a hockey stick, called a pusher, to propel the puck while swimming underwater.

To attend, children must be able to swim 50 metres continuously, unaided and be able to hold their breath under water confidently.

4 day course
£28

Monday 10 - Friday 14 August
(excluding Wednesday)
9.30 - 10.15am

To book click here and fill in the form: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

Join us as we launch the new Les Mills workout routines with new music.

If you are wanting to try group exercise classes for the first time, or you already do classes but want to try something different, come along, meet the instructor and challenge yourself in a fun, motivating way!

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of the team

Free for members, booking is required.

For those aged 16+

This course is designed to build confidence, safety awareness and essential life-saving skills for young learners. The programme runs over 4 days, combining first aid knowledge with practical water safety training.

2 Dry Days – Junior Medic Skills including basic first aid principles, CPR techniques and life-saving skills for emergencies.
2 Pool Days – Aquatic Safety & Rescue including survival skills in water, contact and non-contact pool rescues, ocean awareness, safety, stamina, fitness for health and wellbeing.

The learners will need to be competent swimmers over the distance of 2 lengths in order to take part

4 day course
Price = £28

Monday 10 - Friday 14 August
(excluding Wednesday)
1 - 1.45pm

To book click here and fill in the form: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

This course includes team work, expression, connection and creativity.
The instructor will go through basic artistic swimming moves over the course days, and at the end piece it all together with music.

Children must be over 8 years old and able to swim 25 metres.

4 day course
£28

Monday 17 - Friday 21 August
(excluding Wednesday)
1 - 1.45pm
Monday 24 - Friday 28 August
(excluding Wednesday)
10.15 - 11.30am

To book click here and fill in the form: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/swim-academy-school-holiday-activities-summer-2026/

Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2026 - Nominations closing midday 19 June 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to nominate!

We’re delighted that the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2026 are officially taking place again this year!

These awards celebrate the incredible individuals, clubs, organisations, volunteers and community champions who make a positive impact through sport and physical activity across Rochdale Borough.

We need your help to recognise the people who deserve to be celebrated. Please share this post with your family, friends, colleagues and networks to help us reach as many potential nominees as possible across all 11 award categories.

This year also sees the launch of the new Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising outstanding long-term contributions to sport and physical activity within our community. https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/rochdale-borough-active-awards-lifetime-achievement/

You can view all award categories and access nomination forms here: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/rochdale-borough-active-awards/

Nomination deadline: Midday Friday 19 June 2026

If you have any questions or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

PhysicalActivity

New to Swimming? Start Strong!
A focused adult crash course that teaches water confidence, breathing, floating and essential strokes.
Designed to help new swimmers master the basics with ease, with clear guidance and a supportive environment.
This is a 4 day course to start you on your swimming journey or encourage further learning if you already know the basics and class yourself as a beginner

At Rochdale Leisure Centre

Monday 10 - Friday 14 August
Monday 24 - Friday 28 August
(excluding Wednesdays)

9.30 - 10.15am

Price = £30.40

For those aged 16+

For more information or to book, please speak to a member of staff in centre or email [email protected]

Join an Aqua Splash session for a fun-filled time in the pool with oats and music for
all to enjoy. Ideal for children and families looking for an exciting and playful swim.

Every Sunday
2 - 30 August
4.15 - 5.15pm
At Rochdale Leisure Centre

£5 per person
£18 for a family

Book here: https://www.yourtrustrochdale.co.uk/sessions/swimming/