EMSA Breadsall Priory
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Swimming Lessons
EMSA Breadsall Priory
Moor Rd, Derby DE7 6DL
# EMSA Breadsall Priory
EMSA – The East Midlands Swimming Academy is an established swim school founded in 1998 by Sally Brooks, a former competitive swimmer and lifesaving champion. Based in Derby with the Breadsall Priory location, EMSA operates private swimming pools across the East Midlands, including sites in Shirebrook, Castle Donington, Nottingham, Ravenshead, Alfreton, West Bridgford, Newark, Worksop, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.
The academy serves families with babies from just 6 weeks old through to competitive swimmers, recognising swimming as one of the most vital life skills for children. Their structured approach progresses learners from baby classes through pre-school and into competitive swimming pathways, developing physical coordination, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness alongside water safety competency.
What sets EMSA apart is their specialisation in early years aquatics, with dedicated EMSA Babies classes for infants as young as 6 weeks, combined with access to multiple private pools ensuring intimate, controlled learning environments. The founder's personal competitive background and lifesaving expertise underpins their safety-focused methodology. Their extensive geographic footprint means families across the region can access consistent, quality instruction regardless of location. The academy's longevity – operating successfully for over 25 years – and structured progression framework (evidenced by their Swim Tree progression model) demonstrate their commitment to comprehensive aquatic development rather than casual lessons.
EMSA – The East Midlands Swimming Academy is an established swim school founded in 1998 by Sally Brooks, a former competitive swimmer and lifesaving champion. Based in Derby with the Breadsall Priory location, EMSA operates private swimming pools across the East Midlands, including sites in Shirebrook, Castle Donington, Nottingham, Ravenshead, Alfreton, West Bridgford, Newark, Worksop, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.
The academy serves families with babies from just 6 weeks old through to competitive swimmers, recognising swimming as one of the most vital life skills for children. Their structured approach progresses learners from baby classes through pre-school and into competitive swimming pathways, developing physical coordination, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness alongside water safety competency.
What sets EMSA apart is their specialisation in early years aquatics, with dedicated EMSA Babies classes for infants as young as 6 weeks, combined with access to multiple private pools ensuring intimate, controlled learning environments. The founder's personal competitive background and lifesaving expertise underpins their safety-focused methodology. Their extensive geographic footprint means families across the region can access consistent, quality instruction regardless of location. The academy's longevity – operating successfully for over 25 years – and structured progression framework (evidenced by their Swim Tree progression model) demonstrate their commitment to comprehensive aquatic development rather than casual lessons.
Services offered
Baby swimming lessons (6 weeks to 3 years)Pre-school swimming lessonsCompetitive swimming trainingWater safety instructionPrivate pool accessSwim progression coachingRegional multi-site programmesLifesaving qualifications