At Swimwise, we believe that everyone should be able to learn to swim close to home, in a safe and motivating environment. That is why we use mobile swimming pools throughout Flanders, in collaboration with local authorities and partners.
The biggest problem today? The endless waiting times for swimming lessons. That’s why, together with Swimwise, we provide our own swimming pools, locally, flexibly, and without dependence on overcrowded public pools.
Whether you opt for private lessons, duo lessons, or group lessons, at Swimwise Club you will learn to swim at your own pace, with guidance that suits you. Our instructors are professional, experienced, and tailored to both young and old. Each lesson is structured according to the latest insights in swimming instruction, safe, structured, and above all: fun.
With our mobile, professionally equipped swimming pools, we bring the water to you. No queues or travel, just swimming in a local pool with natural water, at a time that suits you.
Here you will find quick, clear answers to frequently asked questions about swimming lessons, aqua sports and free swimming.
From registration, levels and scheduling to fees, what to bring, safety and cancellation.
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Yes, you may. Sometimes this can make your child feel safer.
However, the teacher may sometimes ask them to take them off so that the children also learn to get water in their eyes and not mind it.
No, that is certainly not the intention.
We have noticed that children often swim better when their parents are not watching.
Of course, you are welcome to watch for a moment, but preferably not for the entire lesson.
Yes, indeed! There are changing rooms (separate for boys and girls) and showers!
We endeavour to ensure that your child has the same teacher as much as possible.
We do our utmost to ensure that your child has the same teacher as much as possible.
If you cancel within 24 hours before the start of a class, we are no longer able to adjust our schedule. For this reason, we cannot offer a refund. If you are unable to attend due to illness (with a doctor’s note), you can make up that lesson the following Tuesday at 4 p.m. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer additional make-up lessons at other times.
To ensure continuity and quality, our courses continue as normal during public holidays and school holidays. You can always see the dates on which the lessons are given in the course descriptions.
When you go to the details of your booking, you will always see the rates for the series or the moment.
We work with Mollie as our payment provider and offer the following options: Bankcontact, Mastercard, Visa, and Ideal.
We work with zuuvr, a Belgian company that provides 100% purified water, without chlorine. This ensures 100% natural, chlorine-free water. No dry skin, no odor. Just pure swimming water, soft and clear like spring water.
This is all fully automated.
Measuring, regulating, rinsing, dosing… everything happens at the right time, without waste.
Everything under control, always ready, always in balance.
No more worries about cloudy water or manual interventions. The filtration system keeps itself in top condition.
No, that is certainly not the intention.
We have noticed that children often swim better when their parents are not watching.
Of course, you are welcome to watch for a moment, but preferably not for the entire lesson.
Yes, indeed! There are changing rooms (separate for boys and girls) and showers!
We endeavour to ensure that your child has the same teacher as much as possible.
We do our utmost to ensure that your child has the same teacher as much as possible.
Swimwise Club uses innovative, portable swimming pools, which are slightly different from a traditional swimming pool complex. There is no traditional ticket desk where you buy tickets. Instead, you book your entry online and come to the pool at your chosen time slot.
Why registration is mandatory:
When you register, you automatically become a member (free of charge) of the Swimwise swimming club.
You enter via the boys’ or girls’ changing rooms.
Please leave your shoes to one side in the designated area.
Get changed in the communal changing room with lockers.
Please keep your registration document (ticket or confirmation) to hand; a supervisor may ask to see it.
Swimming at Swimwise is similar to exercising in a sports hall: there are no individual changing cubicles as there are in traditional swimming pools.
What you can expect:
Before entering the pool, you must have a thorough shower. We use natural, chlorine-free swimming water, so good hygiene and soap-free skin are essential.
For safety reasons:
Children under the age of 10 must always be accompanied by an adult.
Anyone who cannot swim independently and safely must also be accompanied at all times.
We have made a conscious decision to allow children ages 4 and up to participate in our swimming lessons. At this age, most children have developed sufficient motor, cognitive, and social skills to understand instructions, concentrate during class, and learn the basic skills of swimming.
Although younger children often enjoy playing in the water and can benefit from getting used to it, this is different from actually learning to swim. Swimming lessons require a certain degree of independence, attention, and developmental readiness in order to participate safely and successfully.
To ensure the highest quality of our lessons, the children’s safety, and their best chance of success, our swimming lessons therefore begin at age 4.
Do you have questions about the starting age, or are you unsure whether your child is ready to start? Feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to help.
