Breath control is an essential element in the learn to swim process. By teaching children breath control, we make the first submersion, free from fuss and trauma. Teaching breath control to babies from 0-2 years is best done by conditioning. Here, we prepare baby for their first under water experience. […]
Swim Lessons, Techniques & Tips: Blog & Articles
What should my child learn during swimming lessons?
Child swimming programs should follow a building block approach in teaching children to swim. Regardless of when you commence swimming lessons, the learn to swim process should follow the progressive principals of water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, floating, propulsion and learning to breath. Learning water safety skills should come into […]
Shut the Gate! – Questions For Pool Owners
According to the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia there were 39 drowning deaths in swimming pools in 2013/2014. For this reason it is essential that pool owners ensure that the gate is secure, in good working order and kept shit so that little ones can’t get into the pool […]
Is it too Late to Start Swimming Lessons with my Child
Not all parents will get an opportunity to introduce their baby to the water from birth. It is a common misconception that if children do not start from birth, then they are incapable of catching up. And therefore, cannot achieve great swimming skills. Forty years teaching experience has shown that […]
Children’s Swimming Lessons: What to Teach
At children’s swimming lessons, children should learn to swim! It sounds basic but I have people who e-mail, join my swim school and approach me on the street and tell me that they have attended lessons for X years and their child doesn’t know how to swim. Tips for Children’s […]