Big Splash

Swimmers across Angus will now be able to make a Big Splash after their pools became part of the nation's biggest ever swimming campaign.

Angus Leisure has joined forces with British Swimming and the BBC to deliver the Big Splash and inspire the nation to swim.

Specifically, the pools will be offering a number of exciting Big Splash activities including:

Aqua Zumba
Swimfit
Pool distance challenges
Family Fun Sessions
Party in the Pool Sessions
Improver sessions to teach you to be a better swimmer

We'll be running regular pool activity promotions from December through to the end of April where the campaign will culminate in a Swimathon Weekend on 28 - 29 April 2012. Swimmers will be able to take part in the event through distance challenges to raise vital funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief. Registration for this event will open in January 2012 and further details will be distributed then.

Pool users will also be able to benefit from comprehensive web-based support on www.bigsplash.co.uk where they will have:

Access to a range of training programmes and tips, including British Gas Swimfit, which will help whether you're a beginner or a little more advanced.
The chance to track your progress, including virtual challenges such as swimming the Thames.
A chance to become part of the Big Splash online community

The Big Splash will be featured on the BBC Television, Radio and Online on a number of high profile programmes.

Double Olympic champion Becky Adlington is supporting the campaign: "Swimming is my life but just getting in the pool a couple of times a week is a really great way of getting active and staying healthy. I'm right behind anything that encourages people to take the plunge and swim more often."

Big Splash Events - What's happening in your local Angus Leisure venue?

We are encouraging new people into the pool and helping those who already swim to have more fun, more often. With a range of discounted sessions and promotions over the next few months there is no excuse not to take the plunge.

Arbroath Sports Centre hosts Aqua Zumbathon

Arbroath Sports Centre will play host to an Aqua Zumbathon on Saturday 28th April 2012, 11am - 1.00pm, in aid of Cancer Research UK.

The Zumbathon welcomes all participants for just a £5 fee payable on the day, and all funds raised will go directly to Cancer Research UK. You can also whip up some sponsors and direct them to www.justgiving.com/aquazumbathon to further donate to this very good cause.

Our regular Aqua Zumba classes run across the Angus Leisure Pools - check out the timetable for details.

SwimFit - January Launch

British Gas Swimfit is a fantastic scheme designed to give competent swimmers a structure to their swim.

Participants choose their motivation for swimming from:

Health,
Shape up and Tone,
Fitness and
Competitive.

SwimFit is online resource centre and pool-side club that provides you with a gym style work-out programme for the pool.

Swimfit engages you in swimming based on your motivation for working out, whether you are seeking to maintain your health, shape up and tone your body, reach your peak fitness level or compete at swimming competitions.

Swimfit is a fantastic product designed to allow swimmers of varying ages and abilities to enjoy swimming and achieve their own personal goals. This is a great way for customers to work out in the pool, meet new people and make general swimming more enjoyable and what's more it's FREE!!