Heanor Swimming & Lifesaving Club

19/06/2026

🏆 Fun, Teamwork & Competition 🏆
Swimming and lifesaving at Heanor Swimming & Lifesaving Club isn’t just about lessons, it’s also about teamwork, challenge and fun through events and competitions.
With our coaches and volunteers, we’re proud to take teams to a range of events, including club championships, Rookie Festivals and Lifesaving competitions where swimmers can put their skills into action in a fun and supportive environment.
Events may include:
🛟 Lifesaving Relay
🏄 Bodyboard Relay
👤 Manikin Relay
🤝 Line Throw Relay
🏊 Obstacle Relay
🤿 Fins Relay
🚣 Boat Race
These activities help build confidence, teamwork and water awareness.
We are also proud that, through fundraising and club support, swimmers had the opportunity to attend the Lifesaving World Championships in Australia in 2024, an unforgettable experience at the highest level of the sport.
Our own Club Championships also takes place later in the year, giving swimmers of all levels the chance to take part, have fun, and showcase their progress in a friendly club environment.
For more information, please speak to our club coaches or volunteers.
We meet Monday & Friday evenings onwards at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre in Heanor
Email: [email protected]
💛 Everyone can learn skills that help make water safer. Come and be part of our swimming and lifesaving journey.

18/06/2026

🛟 Float to Live 🛟
If you unexpectedly fall into water, especially cold water, remember: Float to Live.
Cold water shock can happen in seconds. It can cause gasping, panic, and difficulty breathing, which is why the first moments are so important.
Instead of trying to swim straight away:
✅ Tilt your head back, ears submerged
✅ Relax and focus on controlling your breathing
✅ Use gentle movements to help you float
✅ Once you’ve regained control, call for help or swim to safety if possible
Floating can give you vital time to recover your breathing and think clearly.
Find out more: https://rnli.org/safety/float
💛 Everyone can learn skills that help make water safer. Come and be part of our swimming and lifesaving journey.

Find out how to float in water and survive cold water shock with our floating survival technique: Float to Live.

17/06/2026

🛟 Rookie Lifeguard & Lifesaving 🛟
Our lifesaving programme starts from as young as 5 where they start to learn basic lifesaving skills like how to spot dangers, dial 999, basic first aid and rescue skills all whilst having fun.
Once children are slightly older they will then begin the Rookie Lifeguard programme, Rookies learn much more than swimming, they develop survival skills, water safety awareness, teamwork and confidence.
Our Rookie Lifeguard programme gives young swimmers the opportunity to take part in fun, practical challenges while learning important lifesaving knowledge in a safe environment.
As they progress, swimmers grow in confidence, responsibility and awareness in and around water.
Once Children have completed their Rookie Lifeguard badges they will then progress further with their skills going on to complete the National Lifesaving academy programme.
*Sessions are subject to availability.
We meet Monday & Friday evenings at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre in Heanor
Email: [email protected]
💛 Everyone can learn skills that help make water safer. Come and be part of our swimming and lifesaving journey.

16/06/2026

Here ia a fab video from the RLSS as part of Drowning Prevention Week

16/06/2026

🌊Water Safety 🌊
Royal Life Saving Society UK's Drowning Prevention Week

💛 Speak up. Be a Mate. 💛
Water safety isn’t just about knowing the risks, it’s about looking out for each other and making safer choices together.
Before a mate jumps in, messes around with inflatables, or does something risky near or in water… speak up.
Real mates look out for each other. If something doesn’t feel safe, don’t stay quiet. A simple word could help prevent an accident and keep everyone safer around water.
This is especially important for young people and teenagers, where peer pressure and risk-taking can increase danger around water. Learning how to make safe choices, and having the confidence to speak up, can make a real difference.
Find out more about water safety for teenagers and the RLSS UK “Speak up. Be a Mate.” campaign:
Speak up. Be a Mate. | Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)
Water Safety for Teenagers | Royal Life Saving Society UK ( RLSS UK )
💛 Everyone can learn skills that help make water safer. Come and be part of our swimming and lifesaving journey.

15/06/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swimming Lessons 🏊‍♂️
Learning to swim is one of the most important life skills.
At Heanor & Lifesaving Club, our swimming lessons follow the STA International Learn to Swim Programme, helping swimmers build confidence, water competence and essential safety awareness.
Swimmers progress through a structured pathway of STA awards and certificates, celebrating achievement at every stage as skills develop in a fun and supportive environment.
Swimming is more than learning strokes, it’s about confidence, safety and enjoyment in the water.
We meet Monday & Friday from 6.30pm onwards at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre in Heanor
Email: [email protected]
*Lessons are subject to availability.
💛 Everyone can learn skills that help make water safer. Come and be part of our swimming and lifesaving journey.

14/06/2026

💛 We Support Drowning Prevention Week 💛
This week, we’re proud to support Drowning Prevention Week and help raise awareness of the importance of water safety.
Every year, preventable incidents around water affect families and communities. By learning water safety knowledge and swimming skills, we can all help make time in and around water safer.
At Heanor Swimming & Lifesaving Club, we believe swimming is more than a sport, it’s a life skill that builds confidence, awareness and enjoyment in the water.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing water safety messages and showcasing how our programmes support safer, more confident swimmers.
💛 Everyone can learn skills that help make water safer. Come and be part of our swimming and lifesaving journey.

14/06/2026

Happy pride month

This Pride Month, we proudly stand alongside our LGBTQ+ members, volunteers, trainers, lifeguards, and supporters. Together, we can continue building an environment where everyone feels welcome, where everyone can be themselves, and where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the incredible individuals who make up our lifesaving community. At RLSS UK, we believe that everyone should feel safe, respected, and empowered to participate in activities like lifeguarding and lifesaving sport regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or background.

Because lifesaving is for everyone.

Join us this Drowning Prevention Week as we continue working towards a future where everyone can enjoy water safely, together: www.rlss.org.uk/dpw

🏳️‍🌈

14/06/2026

Take a look at the water safety code

14/06/2026

💙 Supporting Drowning Prevention Week 💙

At Heanor Swimming and life saving club, we believe that learning to swim is about so much more than just swimming lengths, it’s about developing the confidence, knowledge, and skills to stay safe in and around water.

Through our STA swimming lessons and Rookie Lifeguard sessions, we are proud to support the message of Drowning Prevention Week by helping children and young people understand water safety and become safer, more confident around water.

Together, we can help build a future where more people have the skills to enjoy water safely.

Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK