Summer holidays at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool

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Holiday swimming lessons and crash course during the summer holidays

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Swimming lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar

Learning to swim is possible at any age!

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Adult swimming lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar

You can do aqua fitness at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool

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Free Open Aquafitness Day at Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar

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High-quality lessons where having fun is the priority

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Swimming lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar

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With us, you can count on high-quality lessons where fun for the child is paramount.

Swimming lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar

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Swim your way to fitness

Hoornse Vaart swimming pool is open 7 days a week for lane swimming in the unique 50-metre pool.

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With our generous opening hours and affordable rates, we guarantee a splashing day out!

Facilities at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar

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The best way to stay in shape!

AquaFit

AquaFit

AquaFit is suitable for anyone looking for a dynamic workout that puts minimal strain on the joints. An AquaFit class lasts 45 minutes and consists of various…

Aqua jogging

Aqua jogging

Aqua jogging is an excellent way to strengthen your muscles, improve your stamina and tone your body. What’s more, it reduces the strain on your joints and helps prevent…

Aquajump

Aquajump

Aquajump isn’t just fun; it also offers many health benefits. As you’re jumping on a trampoline in the water, the impact on your joints is minimal, making this activity…

Aqua Kickboxing

Aquakickboxing

The benefits of this new aquafitness class are numerous. Punching and kicking in the water improves balance, coordination, speed and strength. What's more, you burn hundreds...

Aqua aerobics

Aquarobics

Aquarobics is an ideal workout for people who are looking for an active and energetic workout in the water. With various music styles, interval training and choreographies, Aquarobics is…

FloatFit

FloatFit

Would you like to work on your fitness in a fun and challenging way? Then FloatFit at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar is definitely for you! During this unique aquafitness class, you perform exercises on...

Unlimited aqua fitness

Unlimited aqua aerobics

Would you like to train at flexible times and join in with a variety of classes? Then choose unlimited aquafitness! With this membership, you get access to all aquafitness classes on the timetable of…

Senior Fit

Senior Fit

Senior Fit is an aquafitness class specially designed for seniors who want to stay fit and enjoy a fun and social day out at Hoornse Vaart swimming pool. This class is held at…

Striking and fitness training

Impact and fitness training

During the Stroke and fitness training, you work on improving your swimming strokes and building up your fitness. The training consists of a combination of technique exercises and interval training….

Tabaqua

Tobacco

Tabaqua is a popular and intensive aqua fitness class at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar. With this class, you combine the benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with the benefits of...

ABC swimming lessons, the foundation for a lifetime of swimming enjoyment!

Water Festival

Water festival

The Water Festival lessons are specially designed as a first step towards swimming certificates. During these playful and safe lessons, your child is made water-confident. This means they become familiar with...

Swimming ABC

Swimming certificate scheme

The Zwem-ABC at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar is a structured swimming programme where children learn to swim step by step. Each certificate means that a child has a certain skill...

Swimming lesson fees

Swimming lesson fees

At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, we believe it is important that everyone can learn to swim. That is why we offer a variety of swimming lessons at attractive rates.

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Obtaining a swimming certificate is not only important for the child's safety in and around the water, but also for their self-confidence and enjoyment of swimming. At Hoornse…

Swimming lesson times

Swimming lesson times

At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, we believe it is important that everyone can learn to swim. That is why we offer a variety of swimming lessons at attractive rates.

Pupil Monitoring System

pupil tracking system

At swimming pools Hoornse Vaart and De Hout, we use a modern Pupil Tracking System, which allows parents to closely follow their children's swimming progress. This system offers a...

Private swimming lessons

Private swimming lessons

Are you looking for tailored swimming lessons for your child? Then choose private swimming lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar! Private swimming lessons are the perfect solution for children who benefit from…

Quintet swimming lessons

Quintet swimming lesson

Are you looking for swimming lessons for your child and do you want them to be taught in a personal and fun way? Then quintet swimming lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar are just the thing for your child.

Crash course for diplomas B and C

Crash course for swimming diplomas B and C

At swimming pool Hoornse Vaart in Alkmaar, we offer a unique opportunity to let your child obtain their B or C swimming certificate in a short period. During the school holidays, we organise an intensive course…

Snorkelling

Snorkelling

The swimming skills lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar are intended for children who have already obtained their C diploma and want to continue swimming. Obtaining the...

Survival swimming

Survival swimming

Survival swimming is a challenging and exciting form of swimming. At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, we offer various survival swimming certificates, namely survival certificate 1, 2, 3 and master. To take…

Holiday swimming lessons

Holiday swimming lessons

During the school holidays, the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool offers extra swimming lessons for children of all levels. These holiday swimming lessons are an excellent way to…

Mermaid swimming

Mermaid swimming

Mermaid swimming is a fun and adventurous way to swim. At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, you can take part in a course to learn the basics of swimming with the tail…

Swimming lessons for adults

Mid-stream swimming lessons

At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, we also offer swimming lessons for lateral entrants. These are children who have already taken swimming lessons elsewhere, but for various reasons want to switch to…

Swimming ability

Swimming ability

The swimming skills lessons at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar are intended for children who have already obtained their C diploma and want to continue swimming. Obtaining the...

Swimming lessons for adults

Swimming lessons for adults

Would you like to learn to swim as an adult? Or did you never get around to getting your swimming certificate in the past? At Alkmaar Sport you are welcome for adult swimming lessons in a safe, small-scale and calm…

Experience a refreshing day full of water fun!

Lane swimming

Lane swimming

Lane swimming is the ideal way to work on your fitness and improve your swimming skills, and it can all be done at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar. The 50-metre pool is at certain times...

Front crawl course

Front crawl swimming course

Do you want to improve your technique or learn how to swim front crawl? Then sign up for our front crawl course now and experience the many benefits of this wonderful swimming stroke. Our instructors are…

Disco swimming

Disco swimming

It is time to show off your dance moves during disco swimming at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar! Once a month, the pool is transformed into a true dance floor, with a new theme and...

Dog swimming

Dog swimming

Hoornse Vaart swimming pool is traditionally closing the summer with a splashing event: dog swimming! A festive day where loyal four-legged friends can go completely wild before our outdoor pool…

Children's parties

Children's parties

Are you looking for a fantastic children's party? Then come to the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar! With our wave pool, 25-metre pool with diving board, water playground, 50-metre pool and free entertainment on…

Parent and baby swimming

Parent and baby swimming

Parent and baby swimming is specially designed for babies between 13 weeks and 1 year old and their parents. It is a great way to familiarise your baby with the water and to strengthen the bond between…

Mermaid swimming

Mermaid swimming

Mermaid swimming is a fun and adventurous way to swim. At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, you can take part in a course to learn the basics of swimming with the tail…

Parent-and-child swimming

Parent and toddler swimming

Parent and child swimming is not only good for the child's development, but also for the bond between parent and child. Being active together in the water creates a relaxed atmosphere and creates…

Striking and fitness training

Impact and fitness training

During the Stroke and fitness training, you work on improving your swimming strokes and building up your fitness. The training consists of a combination of technique exercises and interval training….


Sports Benefit Subscription

Do you swim or ice skate regularly? Or would you like to discover both sports? Then consider the Sports Advantage Subscription! With this annual subscription, you can swim and ice skate for a year at reduced (cheaper) rates at the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, De Hout swimming pool, and the De Meent ice rink. In addition, there are regular fun extras for Alkmaar Sport subscription holders.

The Sports Benefit Subscription is a personal annual subscription. Once you have purchased this subscription, you pay a reduced (cheaper) rate for the ice rink and swimming pools. You can pay for your entry at the cash desk or directly at the turnstiles using the credit on your Sports Pass. Another benefit: this saves you from waiting at the cash desk!

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