Embarking on the journey of learning how to swim can be both exciting and challenging. The fear of drowning often discourages many from taking the plunge into this life-changing skill. However, fear not, as we present a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of swimming. Follow these detailed steps to […]
Adults
Getting Started with Adult Swim Lessons
If you find yourself pondering the question, “Are adult swim lessons right for me?” it is worth delving into the realm of swimming classes for adults. Embarking on this aquatic journey can be a transformative experience, enabling individuals to conquer their fears and discover newfound confidence in the water. Let’s […]
The Laurie Lawrence Method of Learning the Butterfly
Australian Olympic coach Laurie Lawrence, has a lifelong love for swimming. This passion came from an unfortunate occurrence: When he was a boy, he had bronchiectasis, which causes enlargement of parts of the lung’s airways, infection and a breakdown of the airways. As a result of this illness, Lawrence had […]
A Guide to Teaching Tumble Turns
Why We Teach Tumble TurnsTumble turns are an important skill for young swimmers to master – especially as they start to increase distances and perform repetitive sets of 50m or 100m and beyond in their sessions. This is an important skill for swim teachers and coaches to teach, as it will […]
Introducing Adult Swimming Lessons
Swim Schools should have an adequate ‘Learn to Swim’ program, which includes all the elements to start swimming lessons. However, it may be worthwhile to look at ways to improve and extend these programs, and to offer an ‘Introducing Adult Swimming Lessons’ option. If you own a Swim School, it […]