XL General Swimming

Choosing for yourself what you are going to do, getting into the water together with classmates and above all having fun moving around. During Free Swimming XL, pupils are given plenty of space to swim, play and discover.

But this is just that little bit different from ordinary recreational swimming. With equipment, playful challenges and fun animation moments, we ensure that children are continually challenged to keep moving.

Casual swimming with just that little bit extra

Not every swimming activity needs to be a lesson. Precisely by moving freely and making their own choices, children discover what they enjoy and what they are capable of in the water.

During XL Casual Swim, pupils largely decide for themselves how they experience the swimming pool. Swimming with friends, diving, playing or taking on a challenge: there is plenty of space to be active. In between, our staff provide extra games, equipment and entertainment. In this way, casual swim is given a fresh boost and the whole class keeps moving nicely.

Fun and continued practice

Even after obtaining a swimming certificate, it is important to keep swimming regularly. Anyone who continues to use their swimming skills often feels more secure and confident in the water.

At XL Recreational Swimming, that happens almost imperceptibly. Pupils practise swimming, diving, moving and orientation while mainly focusing on having fun. No structured lesson from start to finish, but rather freedom with just that little bit extra. That is how we combine:

• Public swimmingdiscover independently, play and have fun together.

• Extra challengematerials and activities continually provide something new to try.

• Movechildren are active and use all sorts of skills in the water.

• Confidence in the water: By swimming regularly, pupils remain familiar with moving in and under water.

Part of Swim is cool

Vrijzwemmen XL is one of the five water themes of Swimming is cool, the versatile swimming program of Alkmaar Sport for primary schools. Is this your class theme this school year? Then come back next year for a new challenge! This way, pupils can experience a different part of Swim is cool throughout their primary school years and discover just how versatile swimming and being active in the water can be.

Days and times

Practical information

• Cost: €2 per pupil
• For whom: pupils in years 5, 6, 7 and 8
• Location: Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar
• Sign in: via the form below
• Questions: swimiscool@alkmaarsport.nl
• Condition: An exception to the certificate requirement applies to XL Free Swimming. Pupils without at least a swimming certificate A can participate under the supervision of someone aged 18 or older.

Even more physical activity with school?

Alkmaar Sport offers a total of three different exercise programmes for primary schools. Besides Swimming is cool at swimming pool Hoornse Vaart, schools can also take part in the ICE Games at ice rink De Meent and FietsFratsen at Sportpaleis Alkmaar. This allows pupils to be introduced to swimming, ice skating and cycling in various ways.