One of the questions we are continually asked is how long it will take a child to learn to swim. The truth is – we really don’t know! This is such a hard question to answer – there are so many factors that come into play when considering this. These factors will be discussed in […]
Resources & Baby Swimming Tips For Parents
These articles are invaluable resources for parents. They include baby swimming tips and educational tips and techniques we recommend on implementing towards your child's development.
Assisting your Child with Swimming Lessons
Parents often ask how they can help their child in with their swimming lessons. Here are some quick tips to assist parents in providing the best swimming experience for their child. Engage in Your Child’s Learning Swimmers who are in the water with a parent (usually in an infant program or in the occurrence of […]
Patience & the Learn to Swim Process
Swimming lessons are a great investment. Not only are you providing your children with a skill for life, you are giving them an advantage in the areas of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. A four-year study conducted by Griffith University has found what swimming industry leaders have suspected for decades. Children who attend swimming […]
The Importance of Conditioning
Getting our little ones ready for lessons and ensuring that they are ready for their first submersion is imperative. This is something that you can be working on at home prior to even going to the pool. Conditioning is a method of pouring water over the face using a plastic cup and using verbal trigger […]
Using Mats During a Swim Lesson – Teaching Skills
Using equipment, such as mats, during a swim lesson, can be a rewarding and interesting part of your lesson. It’s important that all equipment used in your lesson has a swimming related purpose. You may have the world’s cutest toys but if you’re not using them to further your swimmer’s skills, you are wasting your […]