Available swimming course spots up for reservation
If you're looking for swimming courses for your child in Osnabrück, Stadtwerke Osnabrück has expanded its offerings to include the popular Seepferdchen and Seepferdchen+ courses. Below are detailed insights into what these courses involve, scheduling information, and how to register.
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### About the Courses
#### 1. **Seepferdchen Course** - **Goal:** Preparation for the Seepferdchen swimming badge, the first official swimming proficiency certificate in Germany. - **Target Group:** Children aged five and above who have not had previous swimming lessons or have minimal swimming experience. - **Focus:** Basic water skills, water confidence, floating, and learning the swimming strokes necessary to pass the Seepferdchen test.
#### 2. **Seepferdchen+ Course** - **Goal:** Builds on the basic Seepferdchen skills to improve swimming technique, endurance, and water safety knowledge. - **Target Group:** Children who have successfully obtained the Seepferdchen badge and want to advance their swimming skills. - **Focus:** Refinement of stroke techniques, increasing swimming distance, introduction to more complex water safety skills, and confidence in deeper water.
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### Scheduling & Locations
- **Course Duration:** Usually runs in blocks of 6 to 8 weeks with one weekly session of 45–60 minutes. - **Time Slots:** Several weekdays and weekend options available to accommodate school schedules. - **Venues:** - **Nettebad, Moskaubad, and Schinkelbad** – Multiple locations offering the courses during the autumn and winter months. - **Heger Bad** – One of Osnabrück’s main public pools, equipped with child-friendly facilities. - **Stadtwerke Osnabrück Hallenbad** – Indoor pool ideal for stable temperature and year-round courses. - **Course Start Dates:** New courses typically begin at the start of each school term (spring, summer, and autumn), but some intensive sessions might be offered during holidays.
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### Registration Process
1. **Check Availability:** Visit the official Stadtwerke Osnabrück website or contact their customer service to check the current course schedule and availability. 2. **Online Sign-Up:** Registration for swimming courses is primarily done online through the Stadtwerke Osnabrück portal. 3. **Personal Data:** Provide child’s age, swimming level, and any relevant health information at registration. 4. **Payment:** Fees must be paid in advance to secure a spot. Prices vary depending on course length and location but generally range between €50 - €80 per course. 5. **Confirmation:** After registration and payment, a confirmation email with course details will be sent.
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### Helpful Tips
- Enroll early, as spots can fill quickly, especially for popular time slots. - Ensure your child has appropriate swimwear, goggles, and a swim cap for hygienic reasons. - Encourage children to practice at home or in family swims to build confidence between sessions. - Parents are often welcome to observe sessions but confirm pool policies beforehand.
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### Contact & More Information
- **Website:** [Stadtwerke Osnabrück Swimming Courses](https://www.stadtwerke-osnabrueck.de) - **Phone:** +49 541 3500-0 (Customer Service) - **Email:** [email protected] - **Address:** Stadtwerke Osnabrück GmbH, Johannistorwall 11, 49074 Osnabrück
Stadtwerke Osnabrück continues to provide swimming courses for children, with additional offers now available. Don't miss out on this opportunity to help your child gain confidence and become more proficient in swimming. Register today!
- The Seepferdchen course focuses on preparing children for the Seepferdchen swimming badge, which is the first official swimming proficiency certificate in Germany, targeting children aged five and above who have minimal swimming experience or none at all.
- Seepferdchen+ course is designed to improve the swimming technique, endurance, and water safety knowledge of children who have already obtained the Seepferdchen badge, with a focus on refining stroke techniques, increasing swimming distance, and introducing more complex water safety skills.
- Courses are typically held at various locations across Osnabrück, such as Nettebad, Moskaubad, and Schinkelbad during the autumn and winter months, Heger Bad which is one of Osnabrück’s main public pools, and Stadtwerke Osnabrück Hallenbad, an indoor pool ideal for year-round courses.
- To enroll children in the swimming courses, check availability on the official Stadtwerke Osnabrück website or contact their customer service, register online through the Stadtwerke Osnabrück portal, provide necessary personal data, make payments in advance, and await a confirmation email with course details.
