OUR PROGRAM

BABIES
Our Parent & Me classes are divided by age and/or ability. These lessons are a mixture of play and learning. We incorporate the latest information on child development. We commence classes at three months.
These groups are scheduled Saturday and Sunday mornings so the Dads can participate.
We work towards two main goals - for children to be able to float - this is best taught under twelve months before they are mobile! Our second goal is for the children to be able to come off the side of the pool and return to the side unaided.
We work towards this by moving the babies independently between the teacher and the parent.

 

LESSONS
Our lessons are scheduled Monday - Friday after school hours and Saturday and Sunday mornings.
We have ten lesson levels. Commencing with Beginning Beginners - no experience - up to Junior Squad where swimmers can perform all four strokes and turns with correct technique and can swim at least 400m. freestyle. Our first six levels have a maximum of four swimmers per class.
Our top two lesson levels are preliminary Squad groups.
Our lessons are goal driven. Each group has a
specific goal, which, when completed, will qualify the swimmer for the next level. Swimmers can move to the next level at any time.
There are certif icates for each level and four extra certificates for additional skills.
We use swimming aids for the first five groups. We believe this assists children to learn with confidence and to participate for the whole lesson - no waiting on the side for their turn!
We use flippers for a variety of reasons - to get nervous beginners moving, to develope an efficient kick, to assist in perfecting drills and as a valuable training tool.
We are technique orientated - our swimmers are taught the same technique as Olympic swimmers!
All classes have lesson plans and this allows any teacher to fill in and teach any class without disruption to the swimmers.

 

SQUAD

Swimmers qualify for Intermediate and Senior Squads and may be invited to join two additional squads. Since we have high standards for our Squad qualification, swimmers who show promise and are still in lessons may be invited to swim with the Fast Track Squad or Development Squad in addition to their lesson. Swimmers who are committed to swimming as a sport and train a minimum of three sessions per week qualify for our "Dynamic Dolphins" squad.

 

SEGREGATED CLASSES
We provide segregated classes. Monday evenings from 7pm we have groups for boys and men. Tuesdays from 6.30pm and Wednesdays from 6 pm we provide classes for girls and women.

INTENSIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
During the Holidays we offer Intensive programs where swimmers comes each day (Monday - Friday), for one or two weeks. This is a great way to "jump start" beginners and works well for fearful children or those stuck at a level.

SPECIAL EVENTS
Term 1 Level 4 and above learn racing skills for school races and any other competitions they may enter. 
Term 2 and 3 Junior Squad and above complete a Distance Swim , commencing at 800m and advancing to 3k and beyond.
Term 4 everyone participates in Water Safety Week to prepare for summer water activities.
Through our association with Swim Australia we often have special events and activities. Keep up to date with "What's Happening"