Address: Our Lady's Hospice Blackrock, Our Lady's Hospice & Care Services, Sweetman's Ave, Blackrock, Dublin, A94 F8D9
Our Lady’s Hospice Blackrock offers a specialist and private hydrotherapy pool for our lessons, an especially ideal environment for young babies. Free (but limited) parking is available onsite and changing facilities are available.
As this is a hydrotherapy pool and with warmer water than most leisure pools, thermal layers are not generally required or recommended our lessons at this location. The required Happy Nappy or Splash Jammers must still be worn for hygiene reasons. Visit our Online Shop for a complete range of children’s swimwear and accessories.
Pool Timetables and Term Dates
Below you will find a list of our lessons that are available to book online today. The ages listed on our levels are intended for children new to swimming lessons, or those who have taken a break for 6 months or more. However, we may have alternative entry points or higher levels that are not listed here but are suitable for our returning students and those with swim lesson experience from elsewhere. So, if you are not sure which lesson is the best one for you and your little one, please contact us and we’ll help you with your booking enquiry. Book your baby, toddler, and preschool swimming lessons now and start your amazing swimming journey with Turtle Tots.
Term Dates
Turtle Tots hold four 10 week terms each year. Terms start in February, May, August and November, and term time is in line with the Irish primary school calendar. No lessons will be held on bank holiday weekends. Late enrolments may be accepted during the first two weeks of a new term only.
More Helpful Information
Parking
Turtle Tots families can avail of free parking onsite.
Changing Room
Open-plan male and female changing rooms available.
Pool Temperature
33.0c
Pool Depth
1.2m
Attire
All children not yet potty-trained must wear either a Double Nappy (both a disposable or reusable swim nappy, and a Happy Nappy) to baby and toddler swimming lessons at Blackrock Hospice.
Infant goggles are recommended for children attending our toddler and preschool levels, and should be worn with a swim hat to prevent any hair tangles or discomfort. Infant goggles are not required for our baby level swimming lessons.
All adults must wear a swim hat and swimwear. A pair of clear-lensed, clear framed googles are also recommended, especially for parents attending our baby levels.
Health & Safety
No buggies in the changing rooms, all buggies must be left in the hall outside of the Leisure Centre reception. Car seats can be used in the Changing Rooms as required, please store them safely out of the way whilst your lesson is in progress. No food or snacks are to be consumed within the Changing Rooms, this is for both health and hygiene purposes.
