Sports and leisure facilities

1. What age is Free Swimming available for?

Children aged eight years and under and adults 80 years and over.

2. When can I start swimming for free?

Free swimming has been extended and will now be available until 31 March 2013.

3. Where can I swim?

You can swim for free at any of Waverley Borough Council's leisure centres: 

• Cranleigh Leisure Centre
• Farnham Leisure Centre
• Godalming Leisure Centre
• The Herons in Haslemere.  

Children under eight years old MUST be supervised by a parent or adult (18 years or over) throughout their use of the pool facilities. Maximum ratio of two children to one adult. Those supervising must accompany the children in the water.

4. How do I sign up and register to start swimming for free?

You will be required to complete an application form and pay a £2 administration fee to register at one of the leisure centre's.

Applicants will be required to show proof of age with a Driving License, Pension Book, Birth Certificate or Passport. For those eight and under, the Parent/Guardian will be required to complete the application form and accompany their children in order to register. Proof must be shown before your first swim.

5. Will I need to show proof of age on every visit?

No - all those registering will receive a membership card to allow access to the pool. However, you will need to show this on every visit otherwise the full rate may be charged.

6. Is my free swimming available in every session?

Free sessions include;

• All public/general swimming sessions
• Lane swimming sessions (may be subject to age restrictions i.e. Adult only)
• Family and Fun sessions - Note: some sessions may remain as a paying session if equipment is used e.g. an inflatable
• Ladies only sessions (may be subject to age restrictions)

Paying sessions include;

• Aqua Classes
• Swimming Lessons
• Swimming Club Sessions

7. How many times can I swim for free per week?

You are able to swim as often as you would like in the sessions highlighted as free in point 6 (subject to restrictions).

8. What happens if I lose my free swimming card?

There will be a nominal charge to replace lost or stolen cards.

9. I swim already as part of my Swimming Membership, but I qualify for free swimming - what do I do now?

If you qualify for free swimming and pay in advance for your membership you will receive a refund for the period remaining on your membership. If you pay monthly by Direct Debit you will need to stop this payment - please refer to your membership terms and conditions.

10. I swim as part of my All-Inclusive Health and Fitness membership but I qualify for free swimming - what do I do now?

The payment for the All-Inclusive Health and Fitness Membership is primarily for the use of the Gym with the added benefit of free swimming. This will continue unchanged and you will still be able to swim for free as part of your membership benefits.

Page owner: Tamsin McLeod. Last updated: 27/02/2012 15:34