Our club offers activities and levels for different ages and ambitions. Choose the option that suits you.
For every level
Discover the different sections of our club
From first steps in the water to competition and recreational swimming.
Water familiarisation for babies and toddlers
Children aged 2 to 5 become comfortable in the water through play during a series of 11 lessons.
Groups and times
| Group | Lesson time |
|---|---|
| Group 1Ages 2–3 | Monday 18:00–18:30One parent joins the child in the water. |
| Group 2Ages 3–5 | Monday 18:35–19:05 |
| Group 3Ages 3–5 | Monday 19:10–19:40 |
| Group 4Ages 3–5 | Wednesday 17:55–18:25 |
| Group 5Ages 3–5 | Wednesday 18:30–19:00 |
Price
€115 per course, including pool entry and insurance. The first course (September–November) includes €10 in club-dinner tickets.
Information and registration
Evy D'Hoe · watergewenning.zios@gmail.com
Registration is only available through the official form.
Children’s swimming school
Children aged 6 and over learn to swim 25 metres breaststroke correctly in small groups of 3 to 4 pupils.
Groups and times
| Group | Lesson time |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Tuesday and Thursday 18:20–18:55 |
| Group 2 | Tuesday and Thursday 19:00–19:35 |
| Group 3 | Tuesday and Thursday 19:40–20:15 |
Price
€220 for 23 lessons, including entry and insurance. The first course (September–November) includes €10 in club-dinner tickets.
Information and registration
Jenthe De Mossenau · zwemschool.zios@gmail.com
Registration is only available through the official form.
Children’s skills development
Children who can comfortably swim 25 metres breaststroke improve their breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Diving, jumping and underwater exercises are also included.
Lesson times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday and Thursday | 17:15–18:15Pink caps finish at 18:05. |
| Saturday | 11:00–12:00Extra training for yellow caps. |
Membership fee
Pink through red: €295 a year. Yellow: €330. Pool entry, insurance, a Saint Nicholas gift and €20 in club-dinner tickets are included.
Entry requirements
Children joining from outside our swimming school first take a placement test.
Register for the test day using the official form.
More information
Febe Dedoncker · inschrijvingen.zios@gmail.com
Pre-competition
Swimmers prepare for their first official meets. They train breaststroke, freestyle, backstroke and butterfly, with a focus on technique, endurance and racing skills.
Training times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday and Thursday | 18:30–20:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–12:30 |
Three sessions a week are essential. A competition licence, requested through the coach, is required before progressing to the competition group.
Membership fee
€430 a year, including entry, insurance, a Saint Nicholas gift and €30 in club-dinner tickets.
More information
Kyllian Houtevelt · competitie@zios.be
Competitive swimming
The competition group receives intensive coaching in technique and speed within our family-oriented club. Swimmers can train up to six times a week. At least two weekly sessions and a competition licence are required to race; three sessions are recommended.
A student group is available. From age 25, swimmers can compete as masters. Open-water entry fees are not included.
Training times
| Day | Training |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00–20:00 · Regional group19:45–21:00 · Groups B and C20:30–22:00 · Group A21:00–22:00 · Masters and students |
| Tuesday | 18:20–20:15 · Groups A and C |
| Wednesday | 15:45–18:00 · Groups A and B |
| Thursday | 18:20–20:15 · Groups A and B |
| Friday | 17:15–19:00 · Group C18:45–21:00 · Groups A and B20:00–21:00 · Masters and students |
| Saturday | 07:30–09:00 · A, B, C, masters and students; 08:00–09:00 · Regional group |
Annual membership fee
- Group C: €490
- Group B: €600
- Group A: €710
- Masters and students (2.5 hours on Friday/Saturday or Monday/Saturday): €350
- Regional group: €350
Pool entry, insurance, meet entries except open water and a Saint Nicholas gift are included, along with €30 in club-dinner tickets for groups A, B and C and €20 for masters and students.
Kit and licence
After a first official meet, new swimmers receive a sports bag, blue club T-shirt and sweatshirt, and a black club cap. Club kit is compulsory at competitions. The coach requests the licence.
More information
Kyllian Houtevelt · competitie@zios.be
Fitness swimming
For former competitors and anyone aged 16 or over who wants to maintain their fitness. Group 1 trains one hour a week and group 2 two hours. An entry test checks basic breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke skills.
Training times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00–20:00Both groups, outside school holidays. |
| Saturday | 08:00–09:00Extra session for group 2. |
During summer, both groups can join recreational swimming on Monday from 20:00 to 21:00.
Membership fee
Group 1: €190. Group 2: €295. Pool entry, insurance, a Saint Nicholas gift and €20 in club-dinner tickets are included.
More information
Niels De Luyck · nielsdeluyck@hotmail.com
Recreational swimming
A relaxed alternative for swimmers from skills development or pre-competition who do not want to move into competitive swimming. Group 1 is for pink, orange, white and blue caps; group 2 for red and yellow caps and pre-competition swimmers. New swimmers first take a placement test.
Training times
| Group | Times |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Monday 17:15–18:15Saturday 09:00–10:00 |
| Group 2 | Monday 17:15–18:15Saturday 10:00–11:00 |
Membership fee
€295 a year, including club benefits.
Open water
The open-water season runs from late June to late August. Distances range from 1,000 to 5,000 metres and swimmers can enter from age 11.
Training options
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00–20:00With the fitness swimmers and a coach. |
| Monday | 21:00–22:00With recreational swimming, without a coach. |
Membership fee
€220 a year, including entry, insurance, meet entries and club benefits. A licence is required for official open-water competitions.
Swimming jogs and winter events
Swimming jogs are open to members aged 10 and over without a licence. Winter open-water events also take place after the season.
More information
Evy D’Hoe · 0472 51 02 80 · dhoeevy@gmail.com
Adult swimming school
Lessons for beginners and advanced swimmers on Monday from 20:00 to 21:00, except in July and August. A course of 10 lessons costs €140, including entry and insurance. The first course (September–November) includes €10 in club-dinner tickets.
Registration and enquiries
Sabrina Thirry · 0476 64 26 22 · sthirry@yahoo.com
Adult recreational swimming
Recreational swimming on Monday from 21:00 to 22:00; in July and August from 20:00 to 21:00. The pool is fully reserved.
Membership fee
€180 a year, including entry, insurance and €20 in club-dinner tickets.
Registration and enquiries
Geert Tuts · 0478 80 44 64 · geertuts@hotmail.com