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Portlethen Swimming Pool and Academy Sports Facilities

THE POOL WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2010 BETWEEN 9AM AND 12NOON DUE TO IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE
SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE

The pool is situated on Oak Drive, behind Portlethen Academy and backing onto Bourtree park. A wide variety of activities is offered for all ages and sectors of the community including a very comprehensive Learn to Swim programme. With the proximity to the School some dry sports activities are on offer using the Academy sports facilities, including Athletics for younger children on a Wednesday evenings. On Friday evenings Portlethen pool is home to the Penguins Swimming and Lifesaving Club.

Fitness Aberdeenshire - Portlethen Academy Gym Opening hours are 4:30pm - 9.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am to 4:30pm Saturday. Inductions and tours are available on Monday evenings. To organise please contact the Pool on 01224 782918.

The fitness room boasts a variety of different cardiovascular and muscular training machines including treadmills, recumbent bikes, inclined chest press, pec dec and much more.

Swimming Pool Timetable

Facilities

  • 25m main pool (0.9-1.8m deep)
  • Separate toddler area 0.6m deep
  • Fully accessible for disabled with separate disabled changing room
  • Family friendly changing with baby changing facilities and playpens
  • Parking for 30 cars (overflow parking at Academy)

Specific Programmes

  • "Early Dookers" swim from 7am (Monday - Friday)
  • "The Rush Hour" adult lunchtime swims (Monday - Friday)
  • Parent and Toddler swim sessions during the week and at weekends
  • Fun Sessions for primary school children aged 8 - 12 years
  • Available for Private Hire / Parties - Saturday 3 to 7.30pm
  • Primary Indoor Athletics (Portlethen Academy on Wednesday evenings) Ladies Only
  • Over 50's
  • Hydro Actif classes on a Tuesday evening (subject to timetable change)

Contact

Portlethen Swimming Pool
Oak Drive
Portlethen
Aberdeenshire
AB12 4UR
Tel: 01224 782918
Fax: 01224 784074
Email: portlethen.pool@aberdeenshire.gov.uk