Swimming pools have reopened after two long years, but public-run options are yet to allow new admissions. So, if you’re looking to cool off this summer, here’s our guide to accessible pools in the city
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Head to the Y
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The Bombay YMCA offers the city two swimming pools — at Agripada and CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai — for children and adults. Registration for non-members begins on May 10 at the Agripada branch for a two-month coaching batch with multiple slots in the morning and evening. At the Navi Mumbai outlet, enrolment for May will take place on April 30. Those above the age of 18 should carry a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
From: Tuesday to Saturday (both outlets)
At: YMCA Procter, 19 FS Ummerbhai Path, Agripada; YMCA Road, Sector 8, CBD Belapur
Call: 23091140 (Agripada); 7045772765 (Navi Mumbai)
Cost: Rs 4,200 for two months (Agripada); Rs 3,000 for 20-day course (CBD Belapur)
Pool of inclusivity
Every year, MIG Cricket Club in Bandra East conducts a summer camp for kids of both members and local citizens. They also host a limited-edition coaching programme for adults, along with sessions for people with cerebral palsy and disability. Non-members are encouraged to check with the office about availability, timings and fees before registration.
At: Ramakrishna Paramahans Marg, Bandra East.
Call: 35038080
Buzz around
Nestled in a quiet corner of Pali Hill, St Anthony’s Institute Sports Academy (SAISA) has opened up its pool for members and non-members. You can either walk in for a swim (subject to availability) or sign up for a quarterly membership if you’re a swimmer. The club also accepts bookings for families on Sundays (through members). Drop in after May 10 to sign up for coaching sessions in June. Pro tip: If you’re hitting the pool in the evening, treat yourself to their in-house restaurant, PJ’s, for club-style finger food.
On: Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (morning and evening); Sunday (evening)
At: Corner of 21st/33rd Road, Pali Hill, Bandra West
Call: 26005973
Cost: Rs 200 (walk-in); Rs 5,400 (quarterly)
Swim like Phelps
Swimming legend Michael Phelps has stirred inspiration among many after he grabbed the highest number of Olympic medals. The Michael Phelps Swimming Program, designed by Phelps and his first swimming instructor Cathy Lears Bennett, is taught across the world. In Mumbai, several centres under Waveline Sports teach the module for fitness, leisure, water safety and professional success, based on the four Bs of swimming — breath control, balance, buoyancy and body position. Courses vary for various levels, from toddlers to seniors.
On: Various slots across centres
At: Badhwar Park, Colaba; District Sports Club, BKC; The Classique Club, Andheri West; Karmveer Sports Complex, Andheri West; Sahar Plaza, Andheri East; Club Aquaria, Borivali West; Evershine Club, Kandivali East; Rubiinus Fitness & Spa, Kandivali West; Iron Paradise, Mira Road East; Marine Center, Vashi; Club Millennium, Sanpada.
Call: 8291728894
Log on to: @michaelphelpsswimmingindia on Facebook
Cost: Charges vary across locations
Time for pool-ups
Whether you’re already a swimmer or are keen to learn the strokes, Prabodhankar Thackeray Krida Sankul in Vile Parle has got you covered. The club offers quarterly, half-yearly and daily programmes for swimmers, along with a learn-to-swim summer camp for beginners that offers multiple slots in the morning and evening. The changing rooms are sanitised after each batch, along with temperature checks of swimmers, and the members are limited per batch in the light of staying COVID safe.
Next batch: May 10 to 26; other batches also available
At: Shahaji Raje Marg, Vile Parle East
Call: 8104971037
Cost: Rs 2,500 for children and Rs 2,800 for adults (for summer camp)
Get in the o-zone
The Olympic-size swimming pool at Ozone, run by Prabodhan Goregaon, offers swimmers above the age of 18 daily coupons. Swimmers and learners can also sign up for their yearly or monthly programmes that allow access to the ozone-treated swimming pool.
On: Tuesday to Sunday
At: Siddharth Nagar, near Vivek College, Goregaon West
Call: 9136363121
Cost: Rs 128 onwards daily (for swimmers); Rs 4,779 onwards monthly (for learners)
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