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Free Swimming - Terms and Conditions

  • Free recreational swimming and club benefits are only available to children aged under 12 years who live in a household that pays council tax to Southampton City Council.
  • Proof of council tax payment to Southampton City Council in the form of a council tax bill or statement must be presented when signing up to the club (those exempt from council tax must produce an exemption notice).
  • All existing Under 12’s Club memberships which began prior to August 1, 2008 will continue to be honoured.
  • On reaching the age of 12, the child will automatically cease to be a member of the Under 12’s Club, and will be classed as a Junior member.
  • Parents/guardians are required to complete an Under 12’s club application form per child and may be requested to provide proof of age for their child.
  • Free use applies to recreational and public swim sessions only. Only one session per child, per day. Access to these sessions is subject to availability, on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and cannot be pre-booked. A band system may be operated during busy sessions.
  • Customers must abide by the venues’ admission policies at all times. Southampton City Council reserves the right to refuse entry.
  • Any children aged under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible person of at least 16 years.
  • A maximum of 2 children aged 4-7 years will be allowed per responsible person. A maximum of 1 child aged under 4 will be allowed per responsible person.


Upon reaching the age of twelve, children will cease to be a member of the club. Children can continue to use their Leisure Venues card to access the venues, although a fee will be applied for recreational swimming from twelve years of age.

For further details please contact Leisure Marketing on 023 8078 0726 or email leisure.marketing@southampton.gov.uk





Last updated: 20 September 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798