Introduction to Learn to Swim PrinciplesFrom the age of 4, children start to gain control over their fine motor skills. Therefore, Laurie believes that we need to instill in children good neuromuscular patterns from their very first Learn to Swim lesson. In addition, even in the under 4 year swimming […]
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Benefits of Parental Participation in Swim Classes
Introduction to Parental ParticipationWorld Wide Swim School recommends parental participation in the swimming lesson until the age of 4 years. A good swimming teacher will impart knowledge to the parents in the lesson and use them as an assistant to their teaching where possible. The more knowledge a parent has, […]
Learning Breaststroke in Swimming
Introduction to Learning Breaststroke in Swimming The breaststroke is one of the four professional swim strokes used in competitive swimming. It’s often viewed as the hardest stroke to learn because it requires the chest and torso of the swimmer not to rotate. Despite the breaststroke being hard to learn, it was […]
The Importance of Fun, not Force, in Quality Swimming Lessons
Swimming lessons should be a positive experience for both parent and child. The water provides a unique environment that allows special parent and child bonding. Here, parents and their children can enjoy one on one time together with no interruptions. There are so many social, emotional and physical positives to […]
Media Release – Regulation of Child Safe Standards in NSW
Child Safe Scheme Bill passed in NSW Parliament Child Safeguard applauds the passing of the Child Safe Scheme Bill in NSW parliament today. The new regulation of Child Safe Standards means there will now be greater consistency in how organisations protect children because of new laws that implement the Child […]