Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club - Children / Adults - Children and young people's activities

What we do

Barry Beavers Disabled Swimming Club meet every Saturday 3.30pm - 5pm at Barry Leisure Centre.
We offer swimming for children and adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions. We organise and enable people to attend our weekly swimming and therapy sessions.
We incorporate fun and games within our teaching which ensures everyone can benefit and enjoy the sessions.
We provide qualified instruction using the Halliwick Method in teaching swimming therapy to disabled members, of all ages and disabilities.
We offer access to the services of Barry Beavers, part of the clubs activities include social activities and events all free to members. Our members gain confidence through coming to the club, making new friends and interacting in social activities provided by the club.
Barry Beavers objectives are:
· To ensure all swimmers are safe and happy in the water
· To help all disabled swimmers gain confidence in the water
· To teach swimmers using the ‘Halliwick’ Method

Who do we support

Anyone can join. Children (aged 6 months upwards) and adults with a disability or long-term health condition are welcome to join the club.

The swimming admission price is subsidised by Barry Beavers through the fundraising activity we undertake.
The annual membership fee is £25 for adults and £22 for children and
There is also a small charge of £2 a week for admission to the swimming pool
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New swimmers will be assessed as to their competence by a senior instructor. Non-swimmers will have a Helper with them at all times. Swimmers with special needs will always have at least one Instructor or Helper assigned to them.

Please contact Barry Beavers to arrange an induction time.

Registered Charity 513767

Is there a charge to use this service?

Yes - Please contact for further information.

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can join.

Service details for this children and young people's activities

Language: Bilingual

  • Can support children with disabilities / additional needs? Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. We have Halliwick instructors and a Halliwick Lecturer.
    We have worked with schools for children with disabilities, and neurodivergent children.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can visit us here:

Greenwood Street
Barry
CF63 4JJ

Contact methods

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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Lift
  • Automatic doors
  • Access by ramps/level access

 Opening times

Saturday 3.30pm - 5pm
Last updated: 12/04/2024