
It’s important to encourage children if they want to get or stay healthy; the NHS state children need to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day to maintain a basic level of health, and on three days a week these activities need to develop strong muscles and bones, including sports like gymnastics. Their website states ‘being active for at least 60 minutes a day is linked to better general health, stronger bones and muscles, and higher levels of self-esteem.
At Bluecoat Sports, we offer a range of junior activities for a selection of age groups to ensure they stay fit and healthy. We also offer a Junior membership that provides a variety of benefits to young people. Read about our different classes on offer below and find out more about our Junior memberships on our membership page.
Teen Gym
A 45-minute session for our teenage members (14-15yrs) in the Fitness Suite/Yard. This supervised session is split in to two sections. During the first half of the session, our teenage members have the freedom to create their own workout. During the second half of the session, the teens will take part in a full body circuit class led by our expert Fitness Instructors. This session is the perfect introduction to training solo in the gym for our younger members.
Half Term
During Half Term, Teen Gym session will take place on Monday 17th February, 15:00-15:45.
Suitable For : Ages 14 – 15
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Every Monday & Wednesday 17:00-17:45
Equipment Needed : Drink
Cost : £5.25
Memberships Included : Teen, PAYGO
Junior Circuits 10 – 15yrs
A circuit-based class designed to encourage and educate our youngest members to move their bodies! The class aims to help develop stamina, endurance, and cardiovascular strength in a fun and engaging team circuit. Our Junior Circuits class takes place in the Fitness Suite/outdoor Fitness Yard (dependent on the weather) offering our juniors an introduction to the gym. Lead by our amazing Fitness Team, your junior is sure to leave this class with a smile on their face.
Half Term
During Half Term, Junior Circuits will take place on Thursday 20th February, 15:00-15:45.
Suitable For : Ages 10 – 15
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Drink
Memberships Included : Junior Plus, Teen, PAYGO
School Holidays: Junior Tennis Camp
With Foxy Tennis Coaching
Suitable for all abilities, this camp will encourage the juniors (ages 3-14 years) to enjoy Tennis in a fun group environment. Using games & drills, practise skills such as forehand and backhand technique, throwing and catching.
Try out something new, have fun, and burn off some energy along the way! A great holiday activity!
Summer Holidays:
3-12 years: 2pm – 5pm
Friday 1st August/ Friday 8th August/ Friday 15th August/ Friday 22nd August/ Friday 29th August 11-19 years: 11am – 1pm
Friday 1st August/ Friday 8th August/ Friday 15th August/ Friday 22nd August/ Friday 29th August
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 3 Hours
When : Friday 11th April, 14:00-17:00 Monday 14th April, 14:00-17:00
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £21.00
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Family Swim
Additional Family Swim sessions will take place during the school holidays. Check our Pool Timetable here.
Enjoy swimming together in Family Swim, which runs most Thursday mornings, Saturdays, and Sundays during term time, with additional sessions during the holidays. Bring your own floats, inflatables, and toys for a playful swim whilst you burn energy, have fun, and enjoy quality time.
Call 01403 247572 to book your space. Check the Pool Timetable for Family Swimming times.
*Not included in any Swim Academy memberships.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : Members can bring up to 3 guests. Adult £4.50/Child £2.50
Memberships Included : Full, Swim, Junior Plus, Teen
Beginners Junior Squash
Introduce your children (aged 5-15 years) to squash with our Beginners Junior Squash sessions. Led by our friendly and knowledgeable Club Coach Kit Pearman, this program focuses on teaching key technical skills and improving hand-eye coordination in a fun and engaging environment. Juniors will learn new skills, participate in squash drills, and enjoy playing games with their peers, making it a perfect after-school activity.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Mondays 17:15-18:00 & Wednesdays 17:00-17:30
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £5.25
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Improvers Junior Squash
Enrol your young ones (aged 5-15 years) in our Improvers Squash sessions in Horsham. Led by Club Coach Kit Pearman, this program focuses on enhancing juniors’ squash skills in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will work on their technique, hand-eye coordination, and fitness through engaging activities and friendly games.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Wednesdays 17:30-18:15
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £6.50
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Advanced Junior Squash
Our Advanced Junior Squash sessions are designed for experienced junior players (aged 5-15 years). Under the guidance of our friendly and knowledgeable Club Coach Kit Pearman, participants will focus on squash technique, shot selection, match play, and overall fitness. Play alongside peers as you practice matches and drills, perfect for those aiming to advance to junior teams and adult league matches.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 5+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Mondays 18:00-19:00
Equipment Needed : Drink, Your own racket or racket hired from Bluecoats
Cost : £7.35
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Intensive Swimming Courses
Our next course will take place in Summer 2025.
Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August
Tuesday 26th August – Friday 29th August
During the school holidays, Bluecoat Sports offer 4/5 day intensive swimming courses for those wishing to brush up on their technique, learn a new skill or just try something completely different. These courses cater for children of all abilities from the complete beginner to the more advanced including Front Crawl/Backstroke and Breaststroke/Butterfly stroke clinics.
For those wishing to develop other swimming skills, we offer Snorkelling and Rookie Lifesaving. The daily sessions are 30 minutes over the 4/5 day course.
Please keep an eye here and on our Instagram and Facebook for updates on future Intensive Swimming Courses.
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : School Holidays
Memberships Included : None
Learn To Swim
School-aged children can join our after-school sessions on weekdays and Saturday mornings, suited for complete beginners as well as the more advanced. Taught by professionally trained swim teachers, Children develop at their own pace with ongoing assessments throughout to make sure they are in the class that is right for them.
View our lesson term dates here
Suitable For : From school-age
Class Duration : 30 minutes
When : After-school sessions on weekdays & Saturday mornings. Sessions run for 44 weeks a year (Breaking at Easter, 4 weeks in Summer & Christmas)
Cost : £32.00 pcm (via direct debit)
Memberships Included : None
Rookie Lifesaving
Rookie Lifesaving is a valuable survival, rescue, and sports skills session, delivered in an exciting way that will get children involved and motivated.
Our programme offers the first opportunity to explore water safety, gradually gaining independence and confidence while learning vital life skills. Our team of instructors will inspire and embolden your child, helping them keep themselves, their friends, and their family safe in the water through a range of fun activities that lead towards a series of awards.
Rookie Lifesaving is aimed at children who have finished to Learn To Swim program. The scheme begins with Stage 1 of the Bronze Award and progresses to Stage 3 of the Gold Award; starting off at an ability level suitable for brand-new rookie swimmers and progressing to the level where our Rookie Lifeguards will understand vital first aid lessons and can perform impressive lifesaving tows, rescues and saves.
The first half an hour of these session will be ‘dryside’ learning, where our Rookie’s will learn vital first aid skills. The second half an hour is ‘poolside’ learning, where our Rookies will learn key lifesaving skills in the water, such as rescues.
View our lesson term dates here
Suitable For : Those who have completed LTS
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Thursday’s at 17:30-18:30
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £50.00 pcm (via direct debit)
Memberships Included : None
Barracudas Club
Barracudas is for the more advanced swimmer. On a Tuesday 18:00 – 18.30 and Friday 18:00 – 18:45, these sessions help children work on their technique for all four strokes, starts, turns and use of the pace clock. They are the perfect option for those who wish to continue swimming after completing Stage 1-7 but don’t want to enter competitive swimming clubs. A great way to ensure your older child maintains the fitness benefits of swimming. The classes do not have a starting age, however swimmers do need to have completed their LTS Stage 7 to join.
View our lesson term dates here
Suitable For : Those who have completed LTS
Class Duration : 30 minutes / 45 minutes
When : Tuesday and Friday evenings
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : £32.00pcm for 30 mins & £42.00pcm for 45 mins (Via Direct Debit)
Memberships Included : None
1:1 Swimming Lessons
We offer 1:1 and 2:1 swimming lessons for children and adults who need extra support with learning or improving their skills. Our friendly instructors focus on building confidence, breathing, and technique to help you become a more proficient swimmer. The 2:1 option is perfect for siblings or friends of similar ability.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 30 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : 1:1 – £23.50 per session, 2:1 – £30.00 per session (£14.50 per person)
Memberships Included : None