FAQ: Why Is It Difficult To Book A Prime-Time Space?
In our previous FAQ blog SWIMWAY BOOKING PROCEDURES we covered how our bookings operate. We now address a common question that arises: “Why is it so difficult to book a prime-time space?” Prime-time spaces are generally post-4pm weekdays and all weekend timeslots.
Booking & Rebooking Periods
SwimWay does not operate a waiting-list system. We take all new bookings on a first come, first served basis. We offer our current clients advance priority to rebook the same lesson time/day before a short priority booking period for current clients to look for a new time/day. Then we open all remaining spaces when the general bookings open.
Once the priority rebooking period ends, we open for new bookings. We detail all availability and booking instructions on our website, and send an email announcement to our database. From then on it is a first come, first served opportunity.
Expediency
The total duration of the booking period currently runs for 4-5 days. In the past, we had longer priority periods for current clients. This would add 1-2 weeks to the entire process. As the company grew, so did the time spent on the booking/rebooking periods. We need to ensure we remain competitive in the industry and don’t keep our clients waiting. Thus, we made the decision to shorten the priority period and book all spaces on a first come, first served basis with no waiting lists.
Limited Availability
We value our customers. Of course, we would love all clients to be able to book their preferred lesson time with us. Unfortunately, due to the limited after school and weekend spaces available, it can be difficult to secure a spot. Not many of these spaces actually become available due to existing customers re-booking them during the priority re-booking period.
Remember
We keep all upcoming booking and rebooking dates and procedures for the following term updated on our website here. Don’t forget to keep an eye on this page, diarise the important dates, and familiarise yourself with the procedures.
We hope this helps to explain why it is difficult (but not impossible!) to book a prime-time space with SwimWay! We have various FAQ blogs and information throughout the website to help, but do not hesitate to contact us should you have any queries or concerns.