Active Schools Swimming | Prestonpans, Tranent & Musselburgh
We are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Tranent Amateur Swimming Club in 2025/26!
Active Schools are working in partnership with Tranent Swimming Club to offer blocks of free sessions for new members. This is a fantastic opportunity to try something new and learn some of the essential skills involved in competitive swimming before potentially progressing into joining the club.
Important note: These sessions are not swimming lessons.
These intermediate sessions are an introduction to competitive swimming with Tranent Swimming Club and are not suitable for beginners or non-swimmers. Your child must be able to confidently swim continuously for a minimum of 50 metres (2 lengths) in front and back crawl before signing up to participate.
Please see below for details of the latest available classes.
Please note: Activity Block 1 has been cancelled due to Mercat Gait Centre closing the pool for 4 weeks from Monday 15th September. We have extended Block 2 to include Mondays 27th Oct and 3rd Nov for a 7-week block. If you have not booked a space yet, please see Block 2 below and note the additional dates.
Please note: the deadline for booking is 2 working days before the start of the activity block. This is to help us ensure we know participant numbers and information in advance of classes starting, and allow us time to prepare registers and share this information with coaches and activity leaders. If you would like to book after this time or after an activity block has started, please email Stewart Sands, Active Schools Coordinator directly at ssands@elcschool.org.uk to check if spaces are available.

Active Schools Swimming Mercat Gait P4-7 Block 2
Swimming P4-7 (Intermediate)
Booking available from 6pm on Mon 1st Sep (activity block extended to start on Oct 27th following Block 1 cancellation)
Ages: P4 - P7
Venue: Mercat Gait Swimming Pool, Prestonpans
Dates: Mondays - Block 2 - Oct 27th, Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th; Dec 1st, 8th (7 sessions)
Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Cost: FREE
Activity Leader: Julia Taylor, Head Coach, Tranent Swimming Club
Important Note: These sessions are not swimming lessons. These sessions are an introduction to competitive swimming with Tranent Swimming Club and are not suitable for beginners or non-swimmers. Your child must be able to confidently swim continuously for a minimum of 50 metres (2 lengths) in front and back crawl before signing up to participate.
If your child has previously benefitted from additional support, please let us know when signing up. We may call you to discuss further to how we can support your child.
Stewart Sands | Active Schools Coordinator
Blindwells, Cockenzie, Longniddry, Preston Tower & St Gabriel's Primary Schools
ssands@elcschool.org.uk | 07976 377 956