Cardigan Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre is a charitable facility located in Cardigan, New Zealand. The facility first opened its doors to the public in 1977 and has since become a valuable asset to the community. It initially consisted of a 25-metre pool and a sports hall, with a lounge and viewing balcony upstairs. Over the years, it has expanded to include a gym, toddler therapy pool, and a therapy room.
As a charity-run facility, Cardigan Swimming Pool relies on grants and fundraising to cover its expenses and maintain the building and its resources. Recently, the facility had the opportunity to apply for a grant of 300,000 from Sports Wales to make much-needed upgrades and amendments to the pool. However, to be eligible for the grant, the facility also has to contribute 10% of the funding, which amounts to 30,000.
Cardigan Swimming Pool offers a range of services to the community, including swimming lessons for children, adults, and babies, life-saving skills classes, rehabilitation sessions, after-school activities, and exercise classes. The pool and the hall are also available for hire for parties and other social activities. Frequent users of the facility include the NHS for rehabilitation classes and health assessments, the RNLI for essential training over the summer, schools for swimming lessons, Cardigan Swimming Club, Karate, Zumba, surf lifesaving clubs, and the public.
The facility is of great importance to the community, and without the support of the public, Cardigan Swimming Pool would be at risk of closing. Therefore, the facility is reaching out to the public for contributions to assist in reaching the 30,000 fundraising goal. Any amount given would greatly help ensure the pool stands stronger for longer and continues to benefit the community.
Cardigan Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre provides easy accessible steps going into the main pool, making it inclusive for all individuals. There is no need for booking for swimming or gym use, except for activities such as the gremlin inflatable, swim lessons, and fitkids. The facility offers a variety of swim and gym membership packages, and the timetables for activities in the main pool and small pool are available on their website.
In light of the current circumstances, Cardigan Swimming Pool emphasises the importance of keeping each other safe. They encourage all visitors to follow safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
For more information about Cardigan Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, including how to donate and contact details, please visit their website or get in touch with their dedicated staff.