Congratulations to Laurie Lawrence, who was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List “for distinguished service to water safety education, and to swimming as a high-performance coach.” This prestigious honour acknowledges his tireless advocacy for swimming education, his role in coaching world-class athletes, and his passionate commitment to water safety. At […]
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How to Teach Breaststroke to Kids – Our Swimming Tips
Through the provision of interactive training modules, we are improving the quality of swimming training and teaching around the world. The Laurie Lawrence method of teaching breaststroke focuses on many different factors. It starts with isolating the kicking and pulling skills so that quick, efficient and correct mastery of breaststroke is achieved. The first recorded Olympic […]
Mastering the Art of Swimming – Learning How to Swim
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 make your learning experience less […]
The Best Swimming Pool Near You for Swim Lessons
Are you looking to make a splash with the perfect swimming pool for your child’s swim lessons? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with the ultimate guide to finding the best swimming learn to swim lessons near you. Whether it’s building confidence, improving technique skills, or just having fun in the water, we understand […]
Common Backstroke Faults and Solutions
Backstroke is perhaps the easiest and fastest stroke to teach because it doesn’t require swimmers to learn complex breathing techniques. Once children can comfortably float on their back, it is very easy to build in the kick and follow the progression by introducing the arm strokes. Backstroke is a versatile stroke which can be used for […]