Swimming Pool Association
St Albans Girls' School is one of the few schools in the country to have its own outdoor heated 23m swimming pool. This was financed and built by parents of students’ in 1960. During out of school hours the STAGS Swimming Pool Association runs a number of sessions for its members. Membership is open to families of current or past students or those associated with the school. There are general family sessions, adults only and length swimming sessions.
Term time swim sessions, until Friday 21st July:
Mondays - closed
Tuesdays - 5-7pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim (18+)
Wednesdays - 5-7pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim (18+)
Thursdays - 5-7pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim (18+)
Fridays - 5-7pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim (18+)
Saturdays: 2-4pm general swim
Sundays: 10-12 general swim, 12-1pm lane swimming all ages and 2-4pm general swim
Weekend swim times remain the same during the school summer holidays
Swim sessions during the school summer holidays, from Monday 24th July to Thursday 31st August will be:
Mondays: 3-5pm general swim and 5-7pm adults only swim (18+)
Tuesdays: 5-7pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim
Wednesdays: 3-5pm general swim and 5-7pm adults only swim
Thursdays: 5-7pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim
Fridays: 3-5pm general swim and 7-9pm adults only swim
Saturdays: 2-4pm general swim
Sundays: 10-12 general swim, 12-1pm lane swimming all ages and 2-4pm general swim
The pool will be closed over the August bank holiday weekend from Saturday 26th August to Monday 28th August inclusive. The pool will close on Sunday 3rd September.
If you would like more information or would like to apply to work as a Lifeguard, please contact our HR department at hr@stags.herts.sch.uk. All Lifeguards must be at least 16 years old and hold the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). NPLQ courses are held in various locations and can be found on the website of the Royal Life Saving Society UK.
The pool rules can be viewed below:
Pool Rules
Membership and General Information:
Mary Thompson:
sspa@live.co.uk
General Information:
Richard Church:
richardwchurch@yahoo.fr
Unfortunately, due to the short season this summer, the pool will not be available for pool parties, as we have extended the member swim timetable.