Weekly classes
Women-only sessions, every week
Five sessions across London, United Kingdom, from girls who have never swum a length to squad players preparing for matches.
The timetable
Sessions run during term time and most school holidays. Times are indicative while pool hires are confirmed each term — check with us before a first visit.
| Day | Time | Session | Ages | Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 18:30 – 19:45 | Absolute beginnersShallow end throughout. No swimming club experience needed. | Ages 11–16 | Meadowbrook, Teaching Pool |
| Wednesday | 19:00 – 20:30 | ImproversTreading water, passing, and first small-sided games. | Ages 14+ | Meadowbrook, Main Pool |
| Friday | 18:00 – 19:15 | JuniorsPlay-led session with floats and games. Guardians welcome poolside. | Ages 8–11 | Meadowbrook, Teaching Pool |
| Saturday | 09:30 – 11:00 | Squad trainingMatch preparation and conditioning for returning players. | Ages 16+ | Riverside Aquatics Centre |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 12:15 | Open sessionDrop-in social swim and scrimmage. Bring a sister or a friend. | All ages 8+ | Meadowbrook, Main Pool |
Monday
18:30 – 19:45
Absolute beginners
Shallow end throughout. No swimming club experience needed.
Ages 11–16 · Meadowbrook, Teaching Pool
Wednesday
19:00 – 20:30
Improvers
Treading water, passing, and first small-sided games.
Ages 14+ · Meadowbrook, Main Pool
Friday
18:00 – 19:15
Juniors
Play-led session with floats and games. Guardians welcome poolside.
Ages 8–11 · Meadowbrook, Teaching Pool
Saturday
09:30 – 11:00
Squad training
Match preparation and conditioning for returning players.
Ages 16+ · Riverside Aquatics Centre
Sunday
11:00 – 12:15
Open session
Drop-in social swim and scrimmage. Bring a sister or a friend.
All ages 8+ · Meadowbrook, Main Pool
What to bring
- A burkini, swim hijab, or whatever you swim in — we can lend kit for your first three sessions
- A towel and a change of clothes
- A water bottle; the pool hall is warm
- Goggles if you like them, though they are optional
Your first session
- 1
Arrive
Come to reception fifteen minutes early. A coach meets you and walks you to the changing rooms.
- 2
Warm up
Ten minutes of easy swimming and floating, in water you can stand up in.
- 3
Learn one thing
Usually the eggbeater kick, or a two-handed catch. One skill, done properly.
- 4
Play
A short game with soft balls and no scoring pressure. Then tea, and questions.
Questions we hear a lot
- Are the sessions really women only?
- Yes. Every Alam Polo session runs in a screened pool with women-only lifeguards, coaches, and reception staff for the full booking.
- What if I can't swim well yet?
- The Monday and Friday sessions stay in water you can stand up in. We teach floating and treading before anyone touches a ball.
- Can I wear a burkini or a swim hijab?
- Always. Our coaches wear them too, and we can lend kit in most sizes for your first few sessions while you decide what suits you.
- Do guardians need to stay?
- For juniors under 11, one guardian stays in the poolside seating. Older players are welcome to come and go independently.
- What does it cost?
- Sessions are indicative at £8 drop-in or £28 monthly. Hardship places are held at every session — just ask, no paperwork.