Swimming lessons at Geusseltbad

Thanks to the EasySwim method, children learn to swim better, faster, and with more enjoyment. The swimming lessons are tailored to the way young children learn and move. Lessons start directly in the deep water to make the swimming experience as natural as possible and to develop a sense of water. During swimming lessons for the A diploma, an EasySwim swim vest is therefore mandatory.

Another important part of the EasySwim method is working in small groups with attention for each child. The children are divided into smaller groups and work at their own level with various instruction cards and training materials. The instructor provides individual assistance during practice. To give the right attention and support, the instructor teaches as much as possible from within the water. Children also swim with the same instructor and in the same group whenever possible. 

Public holidays
On the public holidays listed below, there are no swimming lessons. Occasionally, there may also be other days without lessons. In such cases, we will send you an email.

• Christmas: 25 & 26 December 2026
• New Year’s Day: 1 January 2027
• Carnival: 7, 8 & 9 February 2027
• Easter: Monday 29 March 2027
• King’s Day: Monday 27 April 2027
• Ascension Day: Thursday 6 May 2027
• Whit Monday: Monday 17 May 2027

School holidays
During school holidays in Maastricht, there are no regular swimming lessons. In some holidays, we offer holiday swimming lessons for which you can register separately on a day and time of your choice. You will receive an email about this in advance.

* These lessons use the compulsory EasySwim swimsuit. This swimsuit can also be used for the A-certificate swimming lessons.

When you have mastered all the skills for the swimming certificate, you will receive an invitation for the pre-certificate swimming. This is a test moment before the diploma swimming. It gives you a preview of what the diploma swimming will look like. The swimming instructor checks whether you are fully ready. If so, you may take part in the diploma swimming one week later.

During the diploma swimming test, you will demonstrate that you have mastered all the skills required for your swimming diploma. You will complete the various exercises that are part of the diploma requirements. Have you successfully completed all parts? Then you will receive your well-earned swimming diploma immediately after the test.

Time

Certificate A: 15.00 h
Certificate B and C: 16.00 h

Dates

Check the scheduled dates on this page. The pre-certificate and diploma swimming always take place in the competition pool. There is a spectator stand where your family can come and watch. The stand can be reached via the stairs to the left of the information desk.