Once swimmers have learned all four strokes and are competent and confident in their swimming abilities, it’s time for them to move into the squad program. For the purpose of this blog, it is assumed that swimmers are proficient in all four swimming strokes. Squad swimmers should be training multiple times […]
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Safety Considerations For Swim Classes
Swim Schools should incorporate water safety education and water safety skills into their formal learn to swim programs. Parents are looking directly to Swim Schools and Swimming Teachers to help them become educated on water safety. While many Swim Schools participate in national swim safety weeks, we as an industry […]
How To Teach Your Baby To Swim – Teaching Swim Skills
During the 8 to 12 month age group, your baby will start to become purposefully mobile. Common achievements include; moving from stomach to sitting position, efficient crawling, standing, taking first steps and even walking. This increased mobility will have a tremendous impact on how to teach your baby to swim. At […]
How to Teach Kids to Swim at Home
Time in the pool outside of swimming lessons is important in learning how to teach kids to swim at home. It is conducive to your child’s learning, progression and development in the water. It is also as important to his/her actual learn to swim lesson. As swimming teachers, we know […]
How Can I Help My Swimmers Improve Their Skills?
World Wide Swim School often asks Centre Owners and Managers what they would like to see improved in their program. An overwhelming response is usually “lesson planning to optimise swimmers learning”. This means managers would like to see their staff plan and execute lessons with a clear focus. Especially where […]