Teaching backstroke requires gradual skill development. As each skill is mastered, the next skill is introduced, which maintains the building block approach. In 1904, Walter Brack from Germany won the first recorded Olympic 100 backstroke in 1 minute 16.8 seconds. In fact, Germany were first, second and third with Geog Hoffmann and […]
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Stuff the Silver… We’re Going for Gold!
Who will ever forget that passionate explosion of emotion from Laurie Lawrence. Duncan Armstrong arrived at Seoul for the 1988 Olympics, ranked 46th in the world, and beat three world record holders to take gold in the 400 meters freestyle final. “What do you think we came here for … […]
Child Protection Regulations for South Australia Swim Schools
Swim Schools in South Australia (SA) have obligations under SA’s Child Safe Environments Program. The program requires child-related organisations (including Swim Schools) to comply with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. National Principles In South Australia, the National Principles are regulated under the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 (SA).Under the regulation, […]
How to Help Children Progress in Swimming Lessons
Do you want your little one to start learning how to swim? Then you may be wondering what the best practice is in how you can help children progress in swimming lessons. Being in the water can be a dangerous place. Children need to learn not only how to survive […]
How to Help your Child Start Swim Lessons
It’s widely understood that children have fun in the bath. But does this translate into swimming in a pool? Infants are capable of basic swimming skills. However, before you tackle a pool or swimming class, there are a few things you can do to help. We’ve already learned why children […]