Swimming Lessons at Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club – 2026/2027

Swimming lessons at the PSLC for 2026/2027: proposed start date 23 November. Member enrolment opens 28 October; non-member enrolment opens 2 November.

New Term Dates

Our proposed start date for the new term of swimming lessons is Monday, 23 November 2026.

  • Term duration: 13 weeks, running until Sunday, 14 March 2027.

  • Term begins: Monday, 23 November 2026.

  • Christmas break: Monday, 21 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027. There will be no swimming lessons during this period.

  • Lessons resume: Monday, 4 January 2027.

  • February midterm break: Monday, 15 February to Sunday, 21 February 2027. There will be no swimming lessons during this week.

Enrolment

Member Priority Enrolment

Priority enrolment for PSLC members will open on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:00 am and close on Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 6:00 pm.

To access priority enrolment, members must have an active, up-to-date PSLC membership, including any applicable capitation payments for 10-Year Family memberships.

Please note: Spaces will be limited this term, particularly in beginner classes such as Goldfish, as we are welcoming swimmers returning from last year. Bookings will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Non-Member Enrolment

Any remaining spaces will open to non-members from Monday, 2 November 2026 at 9:00 am until Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 6:00 pm.

Availability for non-members will depend on the spaces remaining after the member priority window. Some classes, particularly beginner groups, may already be full.

 

How to Book

All swimming lesson bookings must be completed online through our HomePortal.

HomePortal: https://pslc.courseprogress.co.uk/onlinejoining/home

When booking, parents should:

  • Select Junior Lessons for the main swimming levels.

  • Select Advanced Lane, Teen Team or Rookie Lifeguard, where applicable.

  • Filter by day of the week and swimming level to find a suitable class.

  • Enrol and pay for one child at a time.

Bookings cannot be accepted by phone, email or at reception.

 

Swimming Group Criteria

To ensure swimmers are placed in the appropriate class:

  • Swimmers who achieved 90% or higher in their previous lessons should enrol in the next level up.

  • Swimmers who achieved less than 90% should re-enrol at their current level.

  • New swimmers should review the swimming group criteria before booking.

  • If a preferred class is full, parents may join the waitlist if one is available.

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HomePortal Information

  • Existing users should have their login details ready before enrolment opens.

  • New users must complete all personal details, including their address and phone number.

  • Please use 00353 as the country code for phone numbers.

  • Parents should ensure their contact details and account information are correct before booking.

Swimming Lesson Timetable

Click here to download the timetable

 

Important Information

Spaces are limited, and we strongly recommend booking as soon as enrolment opens. Beginner classes, particularly Goldfish, are expected to be in high demand due to returning swimmers.

For membership queries, please contact admin@pslc.ie.

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