All our Spin based classes are cancelled until further notice
COURSE RUNNING: 16th - 21st February 2026
NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION
The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the most widely recognised lifeguard qualification in the UK & Ireland and is a recruitment requirement for a number of jobs from Pool Lifeguard to Centre Manager. On successful completion of the course you will be fully qualified to work as a Pool Lifeguard.
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Welcome to The Mercat Gait Centre
The Mercat Gait Centre is based within the town of Prestonpans, East Lothian; it is a unique Leisure Centre which houses a fantastic 25 metre, 6 lane competition Swimming Pool. The swimming pool and viewing gallery are suitable for National Competitions and Galas.
The centre is renowned for providing life skills and training courses; they currently deliver the RLSS/IQL National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and all the HSE’s First Aid at Work certificates.
With partnerships including the Health and Safety Executive, Enjoy Leisure and East Lothian Council, the centre is not only the place to enjoy your chosen exercise or fitness regime, but the place to kick-start your career in the Leisure Industry or even to get your foot on the ladder of many other career paths.
The centre is proud to be in partnership with Enjoy Leisure who manage the majority of the leisure centres in East Lothian, so when you purchase a membership with the Mercat Gait Centre, this will give you access to other centres in East Lothian.
Upcoming Events
Lothian Regional Swim Gala
The pool will be closed to the public all day. Sorry for any inconvenience.
24
January
2026
RLSS Swim Event
The pool will be closed to the public all day. Sorry for any inconvenience.
31
January
2026
ELST Swim Gala
The pool will be closed to the public all day. Sorry for any inconvenience.
07
February
2026
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