Waterhole Swimming Centre

30 minute lesson 7 pupils per class

Starfish is the first level of our schoolage programme.

In Starfish each pupil will work towards being relaxed in the water, independently floating with their face in the water, and being comfortable on their back with a little help.

Once your child has achieved the goals for Starfish they will be promoted to Jellyfish

30 minute lesson 7 pupils per class

In Jellyfish we are working on each pupils aerobic fitness and swimming skills so they are able to swim 10 metres with the correct stroking and kicking easily, and back kicking unaided for 10 metres.

On achieving the goals for Jellyfish your child will be promoted either to Squid Junior (aged 5 and 6year olds) or Squid (7years or older)

30 minute lesson 7 pupils per class

In these classes your child will start learning the concept of breathing

We use different drills to help teach the breathing and each child needs to master each stage before progressing to the next drill level.

Once your child has mastered these drills and is able to swim 12m Freestyle with correct breathing using an armband and is also able to Back kick unaided for 12m then your child will progress to either Sprats (5-6year olds) or Swordfish (7years or older)

30 minute lesson 7 pupils per class

Sprats is the last level of our schoolage beginners program. In Sprats each pupil will continue to develop aerobic fitness and swimming skills until they are able to swim 12.5 metres Freestyle non stop with correct breathing technique, and also swim 12.5 metres Backstroke

Your child will graduate from Sprats to Seals.

30 minute lesson 7 pupils per class

Swordfish is the last level of our schoolage beginners program.  In Swordfish each pupil will continue to develop aerobic fitness and swimming skills until they are able to swim 25 metres Freestyle non stop with correct breathing technique, and 25 metres Backstroke.

Your child will graduate from Swordfish to Seals or Walrus (age dependent).