Learn To Swim
Our Learn to Swim & Development Squads are graded to allow each child to develop and progress optimally. Students learn a variety of swimming skills as well as essential water safety knowledge in a fun yet challenging environment. All lessons are conducted by enthusiastic Austswim qualified instructors.
Suitable for students 2 to 3 years old who have not previously participated in swimming lessons or have completed Babybliss and require a transition before entering the Learn to Swim levels. The classes aim to build confidence, balance and coordination necessary to start swimming independently.
Suitable for students who cannot swim unaided. Classes are designed to ensure optimum progress in a secure, safe and friendly setting. Level 1 develops children's confidence in the water with emphasis on learning dog paddle, back float and back kicking.
Suitable for students who have basic swimming skills. Emphasis is placed on correct body position, with introductory freestyle and backstroke being taught.
Suitable for students who are learning to coordinate the breathing into the freestyle stroke. Continued work is done on backstroke and breaststroke kick is introduced.
Final level of Learn to Swim focusing on the further development of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke increasing the distance beyond 12.5 metres. Students are taught fundamental diving skills.
