Get ready to make a splash this winter with our Junior Pool Sessions – the perfect way for young paddlers to build on their paddling skills in a safe, warm, and super fun environment!

Held in the Ballyshannon Leisure Centre pool, these sessions are all about building confidence, learning new skills, and most importantly – having a blast on the water! Whether you're brand new to paddling or already have a few strokes under your belt, our friendly instructors will guide you through exciting games, challenges, and techniques that will have you grinning from ear to ear.

 What can you expect?

Learn to paddle, balance, and steer like a pro

Play fun water games and team challenges

Try out cool tricks like capsize drills and kayak rolls (safely!)

These sessions are a fantastic way to build water confidence, improve coordination, and get a taste of the adventure that awaits on rivers and sea. 

Who can join?

All junior members aged 6–18 are welcome – no experience needed! Just bring your swim gear, a towel, and your sense of adventure.

Due to the high cost of renting the pool, No Refunds are Available

Group 1 - "Bumble" - 10 Spaces Available 8.30-9.30pm

This group is aimed at beginners, with FUN being a big part of the activity. Instructors will encourage children to splash, fall in, crawl over boats, and spend as much time upside down as possible. Young paddlers will be encouraged to gain confidence in the boat, in the effort to progress them to wearing a Spraydeck. This piece of equipment resembles a skirt, and is used to keep water out of the boat when upside down. Mastering the Spraydeck is a key moment in a paddlers career. Paddlers must prove they can wear the Spraydeck and use it proficiently before moving up to next Group.

Group 2 - "Progressive Paddler" - 6 Spaces Available 8.30-9.30pm

This group is for paddlers who has mastered the skill of wearing a Spraydeck. From here, paddlers will be introduced to concept of rescues and rolling. The Kayak Roll is the driving licence for young Kayakers. Once perfected, the young paddler will find kayaking with this agility will allow for more advanced river, surf and sea trip experiences available to them.