Swimming pool activities

Recreational swimming is for people of all ages. Enjoy taking a dip in the pool with family and friends. Jump off the highest diving board, glide down the water slide or relax at the side of the pool while the children splash around in the water.

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Recreational swimming is available in all of The Hague’s swimming pools:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool
• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• De Houtzagerij swimming pool
• Overbosch swimming pool
• De Waterthor swimming pool
• Zuiderpark swimming pool

See the times for recreational swimming (vrij zwemmen) in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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Lap swimming is one of the most complete workouts for your body. Working against the resistance of the water trains your muscles and stamina. And the buoyancy of water reduces the impact on your joints. Lap swimming is for everybody who has a swimming certificate: for exercise and relaxation.

When

Lap swimming is available in all of The Hague’s swimming pools:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool
• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• De Houtzagerij swimming pool
• Overbosch swimming pool
• De Waterthor swimming pool
• Zuiderpark swimming pool

See the times for lap swimming (banenzwemmen) in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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Swimming is fun for the whole family. Families can go swimming during recreational swimming and family swimming. Family swimming is for parents and grandparents with children.

During the time slots for family swimming, children under the age of 18 may enter the pool only if they are accompanied by an adult who will also be swimming. If your child does not have a swimming certificate, inflatable armbands are required.

When

Family swimming is available in different swimming pools:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool
• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• De Houtzagerij swimming pool
• Zuiderpark swimming pool

See the times for family swimming (gezinszwemmen) in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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Aqua jogging is a tough resistance workout where you simulate running in deep water without touching the bottom. The foam rubber strap around your waist keeps you afloat. The friction of the water means you have to push your legs harder than during your regular runs. You build up muscle strength without impacting your joints.

When

Aqua jogging is available in different swimming pools:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool
• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• De Waterthor swimming pool
• Zuiderpark swimming pool

See the times for aqua jogging (aquajoggen) in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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Do you like exercising to music? Water aerobics is a fitness training to music in half shallow water. You strengthen your muscles with the friction of the water and improve your condition. The advantage is that there is less chance of injury in the water. The lessons consist of a warming up, fitness and muscle strengthening exercises and a cooling down.

When

Water aerobics is available in different swimming pools:

• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• Overbosch swimming pool
• De Waterthor swimming pool
• Zuiderpark swimming pool

See the times for water aerobics (aquarobic) in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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Do you enjoy variation and do you like to do a different sport each lesson? Then join aquavaria. A varied programme is offered and every lesson is different.

Aquavaria combines various aqua sports, such as water aerobics, aqua jogging, aqua steps and fitness swimming. It uses different equipment during a varied programme. You work on your condition, improve your coordination and develop more strength. Aquavaria is for everyone aged 18 and older and is given in deep water.

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Aquavaria lessons are given in the Begin link: Overbosch swimming pool, end link. .

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Are you 50 or older? Then Fifty fit could be something for you. During this lesson you work on your coordination, do muscle strengthening exercises and you build up your condition. The lessons are given in shallow water to hit songs from the 60s and 70s. You decide on your own tempo. The lessons last 30 minutes. After the lesson there is time to drink a cup of coffee or tea.

When

Fifty fit is available in different swimming pools:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool
• Het Hofbad swimming pool
• Overbosch swimming pool
• De Waterthor swimming pool
• Zuiderpark swimming pool

See the times for Fifty fit in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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If there is space, you can try out a lesson for free. You can then join the class. You then only pay for the remaining lessons in this period.

During Teddy Bear swimming you swim together with your child while an experienced swimming instructor teaches you fun and educational exercises. This way your child gets used to the water in a playful way. The lessons are all about playing, discovering and building confidence. So that your child is not afraid of the water.

When

Teddy Bear swimming is given in:

• De Blinkerd swimming pool (1 to 4 years)
• Het Hofbad swimming pool (1 to 4 years)
• Overbosch swimming pool (6 months to 4 years)
• Zuiderpark swimming pool (6 months to 4 years)

See the times for Teddy Bear swimming in the Begin link: opening hours for the swimming pools, end link. .

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During pregnancy swimming you can move freely and in a relaxed way. The weightlessness in the water can reduce some of the pressure on your body from the extra weight during pregnancy. At the same time you will work on your condition and muscles under the supervision of an experienced instructor. Swimming is a sport you can do throughout your entire pregnancy.

When

Pregnancy swimming (zwangerschapszwemmen) is given in the Begin link: Overbosch swimming pool, end link. .

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A good swimming ability is important in a city by the sea. This is why in addition to swimming lessons, there are special times when you can practice swimming with your child without inflatable armbands. At these times you can use the equipment which is also used during swimming lessons and a swimming instructor will be available to give you tips.

Where

This activity with equipment and support is given in:

• Begin link: De Houtzagerij swimming pool, end link.

Good to know

• Children must always be accompanied by somebody who is 18 years or older and can swim well.
• A maximum of 2 children without a swimming certificate are allowed per adult.
• Children are allowed chest deep in the water without inflatable armbands. If you want to practice swimming in deeper water, always discuss this first with a swimming instructor.
• Always follow the instructions of the staff in the swimming pool. They are there for your safety.

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