Movement
The “speed” of a swimmer moving through the water is effected by two main factors : Propulsion and Resistance. Each stroke has differing propulsion and resistance qualities. Propulsion is achieved by the action of the swimmer with their arm stroke, kick and even body movement. As the swimmer improves their technique, they will achieve greater […]
Water Entries
Listing water entry techniques from safest:1) walk/wade –enter the water by walking or sliding feet along the bottom, getting progressively deeper.2) slide entry –when the depth and state of the bottom are unknown, entering from an edge, and option 1 is not available. Use upper body to slowly lower into the water feeling with feet […]
Personal Equipment
Swimming Cap-We ask that all swimmers who are independent of their carer ( ie – not in a parents and bubs class) wear a cap. It helps keep the pool cleaner and prevents hair going into your eyes which is very distracting. Goggles – While we do teach the learners to swim without goggles for […]
Flutter Kicks
The common term for the freestyle kick is the “flutter” kick. It is called this as the feet appear to flutter at the surface of the water. IMPORTANT- an efficient flutter kick does not have the feet exit the surface of the water, they just flutter below which will break the surface of the water […]
Streamlining
Our level 3 is the beginning of our streamlining focus. Quite simply, streamlining the body has many benefits for a swimmer: for example, it reduces frontal resistance which therefore enables a greater glide through the water, it reduces “eddy” turbulence therefore reducing drag, it enables a much more effective kick and efficient stroke which in […]
Blowing Bubbles
Something that sounds so trivial is in fact an essential component of a swimmers stroke. Each stroke requires a well timed exhalation to allow an efficient well timed inhalation. Some swimmers struggle to blow bubbles, or, control their breathing while swimming.HOMEWORK- if your little champion is developing this vital component of swimming, try the following […]
Floating
At our beginners level, we introduce both front( eyes down) and back ( eyes up) floating. This helps with many aspects of swimming including: understanding buoyancy, breathing control, confidence and survival instincts. We encourage practice of this outside of lessons at the pool or even in the bath!
Level 1
Lesson Types
Regular classes ( Level 2 to Level 5 ) Up to 4 children in a class with one Swimming Instructor Parent & Bub Up to 8 learners with parent/carer and one Swimming Instructor Transition (Level 1) Up to 4 children in a class with or without parent/carer and one swimming Instructor Level 6 Up to 6 children in a class with […]