Laurie sits down to talk with Brooke Hanson OAM, Olympian and AUSTSWIM Ambassador. Brooke talks about her journey in swimming. From missing the 1996 and 2000 Olympic games through to her success in the following Olympics. As well as what were the important lessons she has learnt through her mixture of disappointments […]
Teachers
World Wide Swim School holds a collection of helpful articles for techniques and tips on how to teach swimming, for swim teachers.
Soak It Up 2015 – AUSTSWIM Conference
World Wide Swim School and Kids Alive are exhibiting at the ‘SOAK IT UP’ 2015 National Aquatic Education Conference held at Twin Towns by AUSTSWIM on Friday 25th – Saturday 26th September. Laurie Presenting There are few who do not know of Laurie Lawrence or his spirited personality, sense of humour and zest […]
Position of Strength in Swim Lessons
As a teacher of swimming and water safety you are entrusted with a huge responsibility for a position of strength. Not only do you have to ensure the safety of a number of children within your care but you also have to teach them in an environment that is conducive […]
18-Month-Old Baby in the Water – Teaching Tips
In this short video clip we can see an 18 month-old baby playing happily in the water with his instructor and adoring mother. He swims happily from wall to instructor and is comfortable and confident in the water. What Can We Expect From an 18 Month Old Swimmer? To look […]
Why Is Parental Involvement Important in Swimming?
Why Is Parental Involvement Important? Many young children can swim and play independently in the water. Some swim schools teach swimmers in the water without parents from a very young age. World Wide Swim School believes that parental involvement is important in the water until the age of 4. Lara […]