Rookie Lifeguards
Ely Rookies is more than just a swimming session – it’s a community-driven initiative dedicated to equipping children with essential life-saving skills.
Ely Rookies helps build confidence, teamwork, and real-world rescue knowledge. From survival swimming to first aid and CPR, our sessions are designed to empower children with the skills they need to make a difference – whether it’s keeping themselves safe or helping others in an emergency.
We’re proud to be a community club, bringing local families together with a shared goal: to raise strong, capable, and water-safe young people.
Our Mission
At Ely Rookies, our mission is to empower children with essential lifesaving skills and water safety knowledge in a fun, supportive environment.
This programme is designed to ensure every child learns how to stay safe in and around the water—building confidence, responsibility, and teamwork along the way. Through engaging activities and structured training, we aim to inspire the next generation of safe, strong, and skilled young swimmers.
Interested in joining?
Please email elyrookies@gmail.com spaces are limited. During the summer months May - September we use the heated outdoor pool at King's Ely. During the winter months we use the indoor pool at the Hive. The session are designed for swimmers aged between 8-12 years old and swimmers must be able to swim 100m.
