Swimming offers a great way to cool off during the summer heat, whilst still getting your daily dose of exercise completed. Even during the winter months, an indoor swimming session can keep you on track with your exercise goals. According to Better Health Victoria, the benefits that come with swimming are much more than people […]
Coaches
If you are a swimming coach or professional swimming instructor, feel free to use these archived resources to progress your professional development.
Is your Swim Team Emergency Risk Ready?
In the unfortunate event of an emergency situation, possessing the right skills and knowledge of how to handle the circumstances is going to ensure the care and safety of those involved. The value of preparation skills for any emergency situation is held in high regard, and in today’s uncertain world we should be ready for […]
Benefits of Online Learning Platforms during COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has brought a lot of unprecedented challenges to businesses and employees. Along with another recent lockdown declared in Brisbane, and employees working from home, it’s vital to seize the opportunities that will enable growth. Therefore, businesses need to consider online training platforms. This can guarantee continued learning, empowerment, and encouragement. And this, […]
7 Victorian Standards for Victorian Swim Schools
Compliance with the Child Safe Standards The Victorian Child Safe Standards All child-related organisations must take steps to prevent and minimise risks of child abuse and the Victorian Child Safe Standards were introduced according to the recommendations of the Betrayal of Trust inquiry. Victorian Swim Schools are required by law to implement the 7 Victorian Standards. Read […]
Why Swim Schools Need to Comply with Child Safe Standards
World Wide Swim School, in association with Child Safeguard, are proud to implement a child-safe training program, The Child Safe Training Hub. It focuses on essential compliance and safety standards to children’s health and well-being. This is succeeded by the Royal Commission‘s inquiry into institutional responses to child abuse. It recommends that organisations implement the […]
Further Expansion for dita Solutions & WWSS Teams
2020 was a busy year for the teams at dita Solutions and World Wide Swim School (WWSS), and due to their combined success, the decision was made to further develop the evolving companies and acquire two new team members, in the form of our new Digital Marketing Coordinator, Katie McCaffery, and our Customer Relationship Coordinator, […]
Stuff the Silver, We’re… GOING FOR GOLD! Book Launched
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 […]
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 […]
April Pools Day
Laurie and the team at World Wide Swim School strongly believe that water safety is a crucial part of all learn to swim programs, and that everyone should be equipped with CPR skills. The incredible team at Poolwerx think so too, and have teamed up with Red Cross Australia to create April Pools Day, providing […]
Tumble Turns: A Basic Guide for Swim Trainers
Through the provision of interactive training modules, World Wide Swim School is improving the quality of swimming training and teaching around the world. If you’d like to receive training from Laurie Lawrence as well as many other benefits, join World Wide Swim School today! Click below to find out more: Tumble turns are an important […]