Tops Tails Mermaid Experience
Welcome to Tops Tails Mermaid Swimming π§ββοΈπβ¨
Welcome to South Walesβ premier boutique mermaid swimming academy! We operate out of first-class facilities, primarily hosting our pod at Canolfan Pentre Awel in Llanelli.
Whether your swimmer is stepping into a tail for the very first time, completing progressive skills in our multi-week blocks, or joining in for a parent-and-child experience, our mission is to blend technical aquatic confidence with pure underwater magic.
What to Expect at Tops Tails
Strict Safety Ratios (Max 6 Swimmers): We believe safety and personal coaching come first. Every single session is strictly capped at 6 participants per pod, supervised under our dedicated 1:1 model (Lead Instructor in the water, Deck Wrangler on poolside).
Skill Prerequisites: To ensure the safety and enjoyment of every mermaid, all participants must be aged 6+, able to swim 25 metres unassisted, and tread water comfortably for 1 minute. A quick water competency assessment is conducted at the start of every session.
Professional Tails & Monofins Included: High-grade monofins and tail skins are provided for every booking. We teach swimmers how to safely fit, swim in, and quick-release from their fins.
Progressive Learning: Through our signature Pod Passport, swimmers develop authentic dolphin undulation, core stability, underwater barrel rolls, and surface glides.
Ready to Dive In?
Choose Your Session: Browse our upcoming scheduled tasters, multi-week blocks, or special events below.
Complete Your Swimmer Registration: All attendees must have a completed safety and registration form on file prior to entering the water:
π https://bit.ly/MermaidRegistration
Bring Your Kit: Standard fitted swimwear, goggles, and a towel. (All mermaid tails and fins are sanitized and provided poolside).
Select your preferred date and venue below to reserve your space in the pod! π¬π
π Venue & ArrivalLocation: Canolfan Pentre Awel, Llanelli.
Arrival Time: Please arrive poolside 10β15 minutes before your session start time. This allows ample time for register check-in, changing, and fitting mermaid tails and monofins.
Late Arrivals: To ensure swimmers do not miss the mandatory safety briefing, late entries into the pool cannot be permitted once the water assessment begins.
π¦Ί Swim Safety & Pool AssessmentSafety is our top priority. Mermaiding involves swimming with both feet secured in a monofin, which requires water competence and comfort in deeper water.
Age Requirement: Swimmers must be aged 6 years or older to wear a mermaid tail.
Mandatory Water Competency Check: Every session begins with a brief in-water safety check in standard swimwear before tails are issued. Swimmers must comfortably demonstrate: Swimming 25 metres unaided without stopping or touching the pool floor.Treading water for at least 30 seconds.
Note: If an instructor determines a participant is not yet water-safe in a monofin, they will not be permitted to wear the tail for safety reasons.
π What to BringSwimwear: A snug, well-fitting swimsuit, two-piece, or trunks works best underneath the tail fabric.
Goggles or Swim Mask: Highly recommended for underwater vision and games.
Towel & Warm Layers: For poolside comfort before and after the swim.
Camera / Phone: Spectators are welcome to take photos from designated viewing areas!
π³ Booking, Payments & DepositsCapacity: Pod sizes are strictly limited to ensure high instructor attention, safety, and plenty of swimming room.
Offline / Bank Transfers: If paying via bank transfer, please complete payment within 24 hours using your Bookwhen reference or booking name to prevent automatic cancellation.π Contact Us: Have questions about swim levels, private events, or voucher redemptions? We are happy to help:
π± WhatsApp / Call: 07340700176
βοΈ Email: info@topstails.co.uk
π Website: www.topstails.co.uk
