Birmingham LGBT and Pride Sport are offering ten swimming sessions at Sandwell Aquatics Centre FREE to trans and non-binary adults (18+) living in or near Birmingham.
The hour-long sessions will take place in the accessible Studio Pool which has adjacent gender-neutral changing facilities that we have exclusive access to.
Vixx (he/him) will meet participants in the reception area from 3.45pm. Pool access is from 4pm. Latecomers can get support from reception staff to locate changing room / pool if needed.
(This is Vixx, so you know who to look for!)
Please note that these are not swimming lessons – you should not attend if you don’t feel confident in the water. There will be a lifeguard present.
Places are limited and booking is essential. You will not be allowed admittance without booking.
We hope you enjoy these sessions, and will be asking for your feedback which will help improve and sustain this activity. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Hughes on 0121 643 0821 or MariaHughes@blgbt.org
IMPORTANT NOTE:
This activity is exclusively for people who identify as trans and/or non-binary. The only other person present at poolside, who may not be trans or NB, is the lifeguard.
https://www.slt-leisure.co.uk/our-centres/sandwell-aquatics-centre/
ACCESS:
The staff are here to support all users of this facility; please let them know if you need help. The centre includes the following facilities:
- Disabled parking and drop off points close to main entrance.
- Disabled toilets and changing areas, the centre is also a Changing Places facility.
- Pool pods, Pool hoist, handrails and steps for easy access to swimming pools.
- Hearing loop facility.
- Guide dogs are welcome.
TRAVEL:
You can access travel information and plan cycling, public transport and walking to the centre by using the Transport for West Midlands website. We can help with travel costs on a case-by-case basis; please contact Maria Hughes on 0121 643 0821 or MariaHughes@blgbt.org
This activity is funded by Birmingham City Council Public Health Division and West Midlands Combined Authority.