The goal of this course is to help participants build confidence and develop their skills in deep water, while learning to swim continuously over gradually longer distances.
This course is for those who can already float and swim a little. It is suitable for anyone who wants to become more confident in deep water and further develop their swimming skills.
Before joining the course: You should be comfortable in the water, able to float, and able to swim a few metres independently.
The course takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the shallow part of the main pool.
Age limit: 16 years and over.
As with the rest of the facility, swimming is at your own risk.
When purchasing a course, you accept AdO Arena's terms and conditions https://adoarena.no/kjopsbetalinger/. Insurance is not included in the course.
Øivind has an education from the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences with a specialization in swimming. Former coach for elite swimmers in Bergen, and has also been a coach at international championships. Also has extensive experience as a teacher in sports, physical education and swimming. Former active swimmer and captain of the national water polo team. Still active as a masters swimmer, with gold medals from the European and World Championships. Øivind also has PT classes and courses during the day.
Helje is a former competitive swimmer from Son who moved to Bergen in 2020 to pursue elite-level swimming. He was on the junior national team for three years, and has participated in the Nordic junior and senior championships as well as the European Junior Championship. He also holds a number of NM medals and a handful of Nordic records. Since June 2025, he has worked as a personal trainer in the AdO arena. Helje previously studied sports science, and is now studying marketing and sales management. He wants to share experience and knowledge from many years in swimming, both as a coach and as an athlete, with anyone who wants to develop in the water or find more enjoyment in training in their everyday lives.
We are in the process of planning the next round of courses, and will very soon publish this for registration.
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CONTACT:
For questions or other inquiries, send an email to kurs@adoarena.no
Course plan:
Startup: Week 43, 2026
Duration: 8 times/weeks (the course does not take place on public holidays or school holidays)
Price: 1960kr
Number of spots available
Tuesday: 15 spots
Wednesday: 6 spots
The course does not take place on public holidays or during school holidays
Instructors:
Tuesday: Helje and Instructor 2
Wednesday: Øivind
for 8 weeks starting 20. Oct.
for 8 weeks starting 21. Oct.
