Why choose us?
We offer a variety of swimming lessons
From one-on-one private swimming lessons to group sessions, our training is available for all levels and ages. Whether you're interested in improving your technique or learning to swim for the first time, our programs are designed to help you achieve your goals.
Become part of a team and meet new people
We act as a team, based on passion for water and people. We assist you on your journey to help you reach your personal aqua objectives. Your goals become our goals. You will easily make friends!
Our locations in Amsterdam
Zuiderbad
Hobbemastraat 26, Amsterdam
This location is a grand 1912 edifice behind the Rijksmuseum, restored to its original glory, full of tiles, character, and appreciative paddlers. These surroundings enhances the fun!
The water temperature is fresh. Our lessons are in process during public hours so the atmosphere is lively and social.
The Zuiderbad is accessible from all directions by foot, bike or public transport. The parking is paid, spaces are not always easy to find.
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Friendship
Beemsterstraat 652, Amsterdam
This is a modern and purpose-built facility, created for children and adults with physical disabilities. Therefore, the water is comfortably warm and ideal when you are starting out with swimming. This pool has very high ceilings and windows at all sides but still offers level of privacy and hardly any spectators. Our coaches guide the small groups at every level including diploma practizes.
The Friendship Sport Center offers free parking or takes a 10 minutes walk from several bus stops.
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Sportfondsen Oost
Land v Cocagneplein 44
Amsterdam
A historical pool, one of the oldest in town with nostalgic looks. The shallow water pool is underground, no other visitors allowed than our students. As soon as the beginning swimmers are outgrown this shallow pool, they move up to one of our deep water locations like Friendship, AGO-Diemen or Zuiderbad.
This pool is perfectly located for bikers and public tram users from over the town. There is a underground parking garage.
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Het Marnix
Marnixplein 1
Amsterdam
A modern pool, centrally located in city center. The shallow water pool (1.40m) is warm and nice. No other visitors allowed than our students. The stroke improvers and advanced swimmers use the same pool with the floor lower at max 2m.
This pool is perfectly located for bikers and public tram users from over the town.
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We offer private lessons in Amsterdam
When you are very fearful of the water, consider to book a private lesson (1:1) or Private Elite lesson (1:2) first in Sportfondsen Oost or Friendship. This will give you the kick start you are looking for. Supported by our certified coaches you overcome your fear of water and become a confident swimmer.
Water Introduction
Are you unable to swim, scared or challenged? Have you taken lessons before and failed? Or it has been a long time ago?
Stroke Introduction
You are comfortable in shallow water but are not able yet to perform all 4 basic strokes. This level requires you to have passed the introduction program, or you are able to perform a swim a backcrawl, and a single backstroke (froggy leg).
Intermediate
You can swim comfortably in shallow water, however, deep water gives you discomfort.
This level requires you to know all the 4 basic strokes and you have had swim lessons before.
Advanced
Do you have no problems in deep water and could you swim more than one lane without pausing? Improve your swimming skills and stamina. Follow the advanced program for diplomas A, B, and C.
Swim coaches at our locations in Amsterdam
Mia
Nathalie
Sotirios
Briony
Victor E
Lisa
