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 […]
Swim Schools
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 […]
How to Conduct a Feedback Observation Session
The person carrying out the feedback observation session must be appointed by the Owner/Manager. The person carrying out the session should be completely familiar with all policies, teaching methods and terminology used at the Swim School. • Firstly begin by informing the instructor that he or she will be partaking in a feedback observation session. E.g. […]
Swimming lessons reduce the risk of drowning
It’s time for Swim School owners, Swimming Teachers and parents to pop open the Champagne and celebrate! A study conducted by America’s National Institute of Health reveals, that participating in formal swimming lessons is associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of drowning in children aged 1 to 4 years (Archives Paediatric Medicine, Vol […]
Making the most of pool space
As a business it is necessary that Swim Schools discover how to make the most out of their pool space. You don’t need to have a 25 or 50 metre pool to have a successful learn to swim school. In fact a smaller pool size can be quite advantageous for swim school overheads. But even […]
Utilising Swim Teaching Equipment
Laurie has always pushed the mantra of “maximum practice time” in his swim school. Over the past 45 years Laurie has operated his swim schools in various locations with a variety of different teaching environments. Swim school owners and operators are constantly chasing that illusive ideal teaching environment. Specifically designed teaching pools naturally lend themselves […]
Guidelines for Safe Pool Operation
Understanding the roles and responsibilities for operating a learn to swim school can be a daunting task for managers, owners and operators. Generating protocols and procedures that ensure safe work practices for your employees and safe recreation opportunities for your customers is essential. To ensure that your swim school is meeting the industry standards and […]
Early Years Swimming Research
Swim school operators, did you know that we now have concrete evidence of the benefits of learning to swim? Griffith University lead a 4 years study sponsored by the swimming industry. This four-year explored the possibility that early years swimming may enhance the learning of young children. The project focused on the under-5s and employed […]
Conducting Feedback Observation Sessions
Feedback observation sessions are a great tool for professional development within your Swim School. These observation sessions allow Swim Schools to analyse, critique and reflect on their learn-to-swim program and also their teacher’s performances. Tips for conducting feedback observation sessions Ensure the person carrying out the session is completely familiar with all policies, teaching methods […]
Recruiting the right swimming staff
Swimming instructors are the life blood of the learn-to-swim industry. They are required to build the trust of families they have never met and take on the responsibility of providing children with a skill that will stay with them for life. Team a capable group of instructors with friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable reception personnel, and […]