Who will forget the passion Who will ever forget that passionate explosion of emotion from Laurie Lawrence. Laurie’s young charge Duncan Armstrong arrived at Seoul for the 1988 Olympics ranked 46th in the world, had just beaten three world record holders to take gold in the 400 metres freestyle final. “What do you think we […]
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Child Safe Training for Swim Schools
World Wide Swim School Partner with Child Safeguard World Wide Swim School and Child Safeguard have partnered to provide the Aquatics Industry Child Safe Training. Child Safeguard is an award-winning firm that helps organisations prevent harm to children and keep them safer. Child Safeguard provides legal, training, and audit advice to organisations to build a […]
Benefits of Swimming – An Infant Aquatics Study
Research Study This Early-Years Swimming Research Project was conducted over four years. It centred on an examination of the possible benefits that may accrue for under-5s who participate in swimming lessons. The study used a number of research techniques to explore the benefits of swimming in the early-years. The study focused on answering these questions: […]
Upcoming Events
NZSCTA Diamond Jubilee Conference 12th – 14th September, Wellington We are heading over to NZ to attend the NZSCTA conference as a Trade Exhibitor. We are looking forward to meeting you all in NZ. This is the first time we have attended and we can’t wait! https://www.nzscta.com AUSTSWIM World Conference 3 & 4th October, […]
Unintentional Drownings
I would like to share an email sent to me by one of our members, who has taken it upon herself to self-educate about water safety. Thank you Jasmine for sharing your story and the important links contained below, if anyone else would like to share their story and share some information they have found please send […]
Swim FEST 2015
SwimFEST – April 2015 on the Gold Coast acstaCONVENTION and Expo presented by Swim Australia and ASCTA annually More than 700 swim school operators, teachers and coaches and swimming community members attend this event annually – which is described as the best swimming convention in the World. Eight days, over 60 presenters, 30 exhibitors. World Wide […]
Communication is Key
The ability to communicate is one of the most important skills a teacher can possess. It is a vital component to the smooth running of a class, workplace, or business. Once this skill is mastered, you can rest assured that you will be on the road to success in your desired position, field, or industry. […]
Continuity within a Swim School
World Wide Swim School has been designed to help Swim Schools learn the Laurie Lawrence philosophy of teaching swimming. When people enrol at Laurie Lawrence Swim School they are not being taught by the man himself, they are being taught by any number of fabulous teachers. When it boils down to it, the biggest thing […]
Kids Alive Water Safety Tips For Farms
On farms there are many water hazards that pose a drowning risk to children. These water hazards may include dams, water troughs, water tanks, post holes and irrigation channels. A safe play area around the home, which is fenced and where children can be supervised by adults is essential. Farming families can assign a safe […]
Teach your kids to swim – it’s great
Learning to swim has many benefits for our children. It’s great for their health and well-being, it encourages their self-esteem and importantly teaches them a respect for the water. Griffith University has done a study which highlights the benefits for children who participate in early years swimming lesson. http://www.griffith.edu.au/education/early-years-swimming/publications Parents ask yourself these questions. Is […]