How does your centre run lessons? What is the best way to schedule and run your swimming program? This article will discuss pros and cons of the 2 types of program, which may give you some food for thought when scheduling lessons for your centre. Perpetual Swimming Swimming year round has benefits and negatives attached […]
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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 […]
The Importance of Staff Training
A team is only as good as its weakest link! Swim School owners and operators should put a huge emphasis on their in-house staff training. Remember the saying ‘a team is only as good as it’s weakest link’. Regular staff training will produce good quality, well-educated staff, and professional staff members. These staff will keep […]
Bilateral Breathing – Teaching Tips for Breathing
When should swimmers learn bilateral breathing? It is a question or topic of debate that has been among swimming industry professionals for many years. We believe that as soon as a swimmer is ready to learn side breathing, they should learn to breathe to both sides. Learning to breathe to both sides does not necessarily […]
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 […]