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 […]
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The Importance of Goggles
Goggles. They are an essential item in any swimmer’s equipment bag. They have an important place in learning to swim and even more so when swimmers start training more seriously. Goggles, however, should not be relied upon heavily in the early stages of learning to swim. Here are some important things you should know: Goggles […]
Practice swimming skills at home
There are plenty of activities parents can do outside of swimming lessons to help their child learn to swim. This article will discuss some options for swimming outside of regular lessons to help develop good little swimmers. Open Water Swimming Open water swimming in rivers, estuaries, lakes or the beach will be easily accessible to […]
Engaging a Toddler in Swimming Lessons
Let’s talk about making swimming fun for toddlers! If you have a spirited 2-year-old who’s ready to make a splash, we’ve got just the expert tips and tricks to help you engage them in swimming lessons. From making them feel comfortable in the water to teaching essential skills, this article is your ultimate guide to […]
Deep Water Swimming For Beginners
Utilising shallow water where children can stand is the ideal way to teach frightened beginners to swim. In this instance, the child feels safe and in control as they independently progress through the water familiarisation stage. The shallow water environment also enables maximum practice time of all the swimmers. The teacher is not required to […]