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FAQs

DO I/MY CHILD HAVE TO BE ABLE TO SWIM?

Yes! To ensure the safety of all throughout the sessions all participants are asked to complete the following swim test at the beginning of all Cornwall Mermaids UK courses. 

All MermaidsUK participants must complete a MermaidsUK swim test at the beginning of the MermaidsUK Experience/course.

  • Minimum age 6 Years old

  • Swim 25 metres comfortably

  • Be able to submerge your face fully whilst swimming

  • Be able to tread water in both shallow and deep water

  • Be able to lift your knees and turn 360 degrees in both directions

  • Be able to demonstrate a basic dolphin kick for 5 metres

We run dry side Meet a Mermaid sessions if you cannot meet these requirements. 

CAN I PURCHASE MY OWN MONOFIN AND TAIL SKIN?

You can purchase these from MermaidsUK HQ.
Please visit:
www.mermaidsswimuk.co.uk/shop/

CAN I BECOME A MERMAIDSUK INSTRUCTOR?

To become a MermaidsUK Instructor you must be a fully qualified swimming teacher. 
Please find more info on upcoming courses at MermaidsUK
www.mermaidsswimuk.co.uk/pro-training/

CAN WE RUN SESSIONS AT OUR POOL?

As long as adequate insurance is held and all participants have passed the swim test we can come to your pool and run a session. Please enquire for details.

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