🏊♀️ Welcome to 4Strokes
🏊 Private swim school based in Derby
🏊♂️ Small group classes
🏊♀ Parent and baby classes
🏊121 sessions
Our Company Ethos is to ensure that learning is FUN! We are very proud of our academies and work hard to ensure a professional and structured programme is delivered at every one of our unique locations. Giving your child the opportunity to undertake a swimming programme is the most pro-active measure you as a parent/guardian can take towards their safety in and around water. Our Team
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28/08/2026
AUGUST Bank Holiday:
Bank Holiday Monday – Swimming Lessons 🏊♀️
Just a quick reminder to all our swimmers 🏊♀️ that we are open as normal on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August.
All swimming lessons will run at their usual times. We look forward to seeing you! 😊
16/08/2026
The Pool Fixes Everything 💦
The 6-week summer holidays are in full swing, it’s the perfect time for kids to swim, splash, play and have fun! 🏊♀️☀️
Whether they’re full of energy, feeling a little grumpy, or simply need a break from busy days, time in the pool can help them feel happy, relaxed and refreshed. From building confidence in the water to making new friends and creating happy holiday memories, the pool really can fix everything! 💦💙 Make this summer one to remember with plenty of swimming, smiles and fun!
See you down at the pool 🏊♀️
26/07/2026
Hi everyone,
Just a quick reminder that swimming lessons will continue as normal throughout the full 6-week summer holidays. There are no planned breaks, so please attend your usual lesson at your regular day and time.
We look forward to seeing you all at the pool over the summer. Have a fantastic holiday, and thank you for your continued support!
See you soon! 🏊♀️🏊♂️
23/06/2026
❤️In Memory of Steve Darkins
It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Steve Darkins, our much-loved instructor and coach.
We had the privilege of attending his service today with his family. The standing ovation he received was a perfect tribute to the amazing man he was.
If Steve coached you, you’ll know: he was patient, he believed in you, and he made you feel like you could do more than you thought. That was his gift.
Our thoughts are with his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him.
Rest In Peace our lovely Steve
Much love from your friends at 4Strokes ❤️❤️❤️
17/06/2026
🌊 SPLASH SMART! 🌊
Help Keep Our Pool Clean, Safe & Fun for Everyone
💙 Our pool water is carefully treated to keep everyone healthy.
You can help too! A few simple habits mean cleaner water, fewer germs, and a more enjoyable swim for all.
🚫 FEELING UNWELL?
Skip the Swim Today
If you have a tummy bug, diarrhoea, or are recovering from illness, please stay out of the pool until you’re fully better.
🚽 P*E BEFORE YOU DIP
The Pool Is Not a Toilet
Please use the loo before getting in the water.
Your fellow swimmers will thank you!
💧 DON’T DRINK THE POOL
Swim It, Don’t Sip It
Pool water is for swimming, not drinking.
Try not to swallow the water, and remind children to do the same.
👨👩👧👦 PARENTS & CARERS
🚽 LOO FIRST, SWIM SECOND
Take children to the toilet before they enter the pool, and keep an eye out for toilet breaks during swim time.
👶 SWIM NAPPIES ONLY
* Regular nappies are not allowed in the pool.
* Use approved swim nappies.
* Change nappies in the changing area, not poolside.
⭐ THANK YOU FOR HELPING US KEEP OUR POOL:
CLEAN • SAFE • HEALTHY • FUN
🏊 Have a great swim!
03/06/2026
Parent & Baby Lessons:💦
We have Parent & Baby lessons available for all those little ones aged between 3months and 3yrs to start their swimming journey!
Lessons are available between Monday-Friday. There’s no better time to start!
To get in touch and to find out more:
📱Drop Kelly a Message on 07874 848439
📱Drop Robyn a Message on 07971 923969
📧 Email [email protected]
Please make sure you have all of the following details to hand so we can process your enquiry efficiently. 📱
⭐️Parent name
⭐️Child’s name
⭐️Child’s DOB
⭐️Parents contact details
We look forward to welcoming you down at the pool! 🏊
03/06/2026
Pre-School Lessons: 💦
For anyone thinking about getting their pre-schooler (3yrs) into swimming we still have spaces for you to join and start your swimming journey with us! There’s no better time to start learning this wonderful life skill!
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📱Drop Kelly a Message on 07874 848439
📱Drop Robyn a Message on 07971 923969
📧 Email [email protected]
Please make sure you have all of the following details to hand so we can process your enquiry efficiently.
⭐️Parent name
⭐️Child’s name
⭐️Child’s DOB
⭐️Parents contact details
We look forward to welcoming you down at the pool!🤿
27/05/2026
Ava’s SUCCESS
A huge congratulations to AVA on her incredible swimming journey with us here at 4Strokes! Ava first joined our lessons at just 3 years old, taking her very first splashes in the pool with confidence and enthusiasm. Through years of dedication, hard work, and determination, she has now achieved her GOLD certificate — an amazing milestone and a true reflection of her commitment and progress. We are so proud to have been part of Ava’s swimming journey and can’t wait to see what she achieves next! 😍🤩💕
24/05/2026
Meet the Team - Rachel
Say HELLO 👋🏼 to Rachel — or Rach, or Miss Rachel as the little ones call her! Rach joined the 4Strokes family around 18 months ago, bringing a background in teaching and events management with her. We’re so glad she did!
It’s over to you Rach… 🎤
🏊 What inspired you to become a swimming instructor?
I love being in water and have always loved to swim. I really enjoy teaching too, so mixing both together was a no-brainer!
🏊 What’s your favourite memory from teaching swimming lessons?
My first lesson after qualifying — I was absolutely petrified! Will I do it right? Will they like me? What if I forget something? But it was so much fun, the kids were amazing, and I loved every second! 😊
🏊 If you could swim anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The Maldives — crystal waters and paradise moments. 🏝️🍹
🏊 What’s your go-to advice for nervous beginners?
Relax and enjoy the water — it’s there to enjoy, not fear. We’re here to guide and support you through this new life skill. Have fun! 🤩
🏊 What do you enjoy most about being part of this team?
THIS TEAM is just one of a kind 🫶🏼 — everyone is family orientated, we enjoy each other’s company, we can have a laugh and support each other. That’s pretty rare in a large team. I’m very lucky!
🏊 Do you have a favourite aquatic animal?
Turtles 🐢 and dolphins 🐬 — both beautiful animals.
🏊 What’s a fun fact most people wouldn’t guess about you?
I broke my nose 👃🏼 doing a handstand in a pool on holiday in 2005 — now one nostril is shaped like an apostrophe! 😂 Who does that?! I also survived a tsunami warning ⚠️ in the Dominican Republic after the Haiti earthquake in 2010 — long story, but we made it!
🏊 What’s your proudest achievement in swimming?
That moment when something just clicks for a swimmer and they’re off — there are too many to name just one! I’m proud of every single learner and everything they’ve achieved and have yet to come. 🏊
🏊 If you could teach a famous person to swim, who would it be?
Easy — Daniel Craig. Or should I say… James. James Bond. 😏
🏊 What’s your favourite post-swim snack?
A TWIX and a cuppa — then a G&T when I get home! 😜💕
20/05/2026
🌊 May Half Term Swimming Lessons 🌊
Just a reminder to all parents that our swimming lessons will still be running as normal during the May half term, including the bank holiday!
There are no changes to lesson times, and we look forward to seeing all swimmers at their usual sessions! 🏊♂️🏊♀️
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, hit the link 🔗 in our Bio.