Introduction to Water Familiarisation Teaching the beginner swimmer may be difficult because they can often be afraid of the water. The parent or caregiver, although unintentional, may frighten their child in an attempt to keep them safe around the water. For example, statements such as “Come back from the side of the […]
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Being an Adapted Aquatics Teacher
Introduction to Being an Adapted Aquatics TeacherWhen teaching students that present with additional learning needs, it is imperative that you think outside the box. In addition, you must understand that they can swim, it just may just look different to what you usually see. When an Adapted Aquatics Teacher has the […]
Stuff the Silver, We’re… GOING FOR GOLD! Book Launched
Who will forget the passion Who will ever forget that passionate explosion of emotion from Laurie Lawrence. For example, Laurie’s young charge Duncan Armstrong arrived at Seoul for the 1988 Olympics ranked 46th in the world, had just beaten three world record holders to take gold in the 400 metres […]
Child Safe Training for Swim Schools
World Wide Swim School Partner with Child Safeguard World Wide Swim School and Child Safeguard have partnered to provide the Aquatics Industry with Child Safe Training. For example, Child Safeguard is an award-winning firm that helps organisations prevent harm to children and keep them safer. In addition, Child Safeguard provides […]
Laurie’s Recipe For Success – Teaching Tips
Laurie Lawrence is a well renowned and respected person in the aquatics industry. Laurie has had much success in all areas of teaching swimming. He has provided swimming lessons from babies all the way up to adults. In fact Laurie has had the privilege of teaching frightened beginners to swim […]