Woodhall Sharks Swimming and Lifesaving Club

20/06/2026

A reminder for everyone especially with the hot weather here 🌞

Please remember these safety tips around water 💧

Stay safe and enjoy Father's Day 🦈

19/06/2026

Remember that it's Father's Day this Sunday, so we won't be swimming.

More importantly, remember to stay safe around water as the temperature rises this weekend! 🌊

We'll look forward to seeing you on Sunday 28th June.

Woodhall Sharks 🦈

14/06/2026

GREAT NEWS... We've been able to increase the capacity for our BBQ after lots of interest!

BUT... there's only a couple more weeks to get your name down on the list.

Don't miss out! The list is on the desk when you register for your lessons. All payments for the BBQ are required by Sunday 5th July. Please remember we're NOT swimming next week due to Father's Day. There will also be NO lessons on the 19th July.

Woodhall Sharks 🦈

13/06/2026

🏊‍♀️💙 Drowning Prevention Week 💙🏊‍♂️

This week, we're supporting Drowning Prevention Week and helping our swimmers build the knowledge and skills that can save lives.

Did you know that drowning can happen quickly and quietly? That's why learning to swim, understanding water safety, and knowing what to do in an emergency are so important.

🌊 Key Water Safety Tips:
✅ Always swim with an adult or lifeguard nearby.
✅ Follow pool and open water safety rules.
✅ Never push, jump on, or hold others underwater.
✅ If you get into difficulty, remember: Float to Live – lie on your back, relax, and float until you can control your breathing.
✅ If someone else is in trouble, tell an adult immediately and call for help. Never put yourself at risk.

For Parents: Swimming lessons are about much more than strokes and badges. They help children develop confidence, awareness, and vital life-saving skills that can keep them safe around water throughout their lives.

For Swimmers: Whether you're just starting out or training every week, every lesson helps you become stronger, safer, and more confident in and around the water. 🌟

Let's work together to keep everyone safe and enjoy the water responsibly.

01/06/2026

☀️ As temperatures rise and more people head to lakes, rivers, reservoirs and the coast to cool off, it's important to remember that warm weather does not mean warm water.

Recent tragic incidents during the May heatwave have highlighted the dangers of risks such as cold water shock. Even on a hot day, open water temperatures can remain dangerously low, causing an involuntary gasp response, rapid breathing, panic and loss of swimming ability within seconds.

At our first session back on Sunday 7th June, our teachers will be sharing a cold water shock awareness presentation with our older swimmers to help them understand the risks and stay safe around open water this summer.

We encourage all swimmers and families to take a few minutes to learn about cold water shock using the information below and the simple steps that can save lives.

🏊 Stay informed.
🌊 Respect the water.
💙 Stay safe.

29/05/2026

For any budding Lifeguards!

A break between sessions, enjoying our pool just like you all do....our lifeguards are amazing and keep us all safe. Do you have a young person in your life who might like to qualify as a lifeguard??

We are currently arranging our own lifeguarding course and this is something we want to do each and every year at least once. You need to be 16+ to take the exam. Our first course we are hoping to be this summer. It's a commitment of 6 days, there will be also be a financial commitment so if you or your young person might be interested in taking part please email [email protected] and we will explain even more. Love Billy!!

25/05/2026

Some of our teachers and pool helpers are spending their half term holidays delivering swimming lessons at Billinghay & District Community Swimming Pool.🐸🐸

Thank you for giving up your spare time to introduce even more youngsters to the amazing sport of swimming.🏊🤽‍♀️🚣‍♂️

PLEASE REMEMBER....only swim in safe places, where there are grown ups and lifeguards. 🛟

10/05/2026

We're excited to invite you to our Summer BBQ Picnic Pool Party at Billinghay & District Community Swimming Pool. Please see more details below.

A register will be available on the desk from tonight. First come, first served! (Please be aware that here will be no lessons on this week).

Woodhall Sharks 🦈

03/05/2026

Parent/Carer Notice: Fee Increases (Effective September 2026)

Please note that, from September 2026, there will be an increase in lesson fees and annual membership to reflect the rising costs incurred by the Club.

Annual Membership
£25 per swimmer, per year (payable in September)

Lesson Fees
£5.50 per swimmer, per 30-minute lesson
(£33 per 6-week term)

We believe these fees continue to represent excellent value for money, with our lessons remaining competitively priced compared to other local providers.

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a member of the committee.

Rookie lessons and Family Fun Swim prices will remain unchanged.

Please note that fees may be subject to further review and potential adjustment in the new tax year (April 2027).

Woodhall Sharks 🦈

18/04/2026

We hope you'll all join us in saying a MASSIVE congratulations to our teacher, Callie, who has spent her Easter holidays in America competing in the Allstar World Championships for Cheerleaders.

Callie and her squad are returning as WORLD CHAMPS. How amazing is that? 🎖🏆🥇