LEARN TO SWIM
LEARN TO SWIM
Building Confidence, Safety and Strong Foundations
Our Learn to Swim program is designed to give every child the confidence, technique, and water safety skills they need to enjoy swimming for life.
Through a structured and supportive pathway, swimmers gradually develop the core skills required for all four strokes in a fun and encouraging environment.
Building Confidence, Safety and Strong Foundations
Our Learn to Swim program is designed to give every child the confidence, technique, and water safety skills they need to enjoy swimming for life.
Through a structured and supportive pathway, swimmers gradually develop the core skills required for all four strokes in a fun and encouraging environment.
Level 1 : Water Confidence & Foudations
Perfect for beginners, this level focuses on helping swimmers feel comfortable, confident, and safe in the water. The emphasis is on developing trust with the water environment through fun, structured activities.
Children will learn:
Freestyle kick (with and without kickboard)
Bubble blowing and breathing control
Backstroke kick and basic arm movement
Floating on front and back (assisted and unassisted)
Body positioning and water balance
Building confidence through play-based drills
Goal: By the end of Level 1, swimmers should be comfortable submerging, floating, and kicking with independence, forming the foundation for stroke development.
Level 2: Freestyle & Backstroke Basics
Once children are confident in the water, Level 2 introduces the first two competitive strokes: freestyle and backstroke. The focus is on correct body alignment, kicking, and arm patterns.
Children will learn:
Freestyle arms with side breathing coordination
Introduction to bilateral breathing (breathing both sides)
Backstroke arm recovery and pull
Streamlining, gliding, and kicking drills
Independent swimming for 5–10m distances
Understanding pool safety and lane etiquette basics
Goal: By the end of Level 2, swimmers can complete short distances of freestyle and backstroke with coordinated arms, legs, and breathing.
Level 3: Breaststroke Introduction
With freestyle and backstroke foundations established, swimmers are introduced to the third competitive stroke — breaststroke. At this stage, more technical emphasis is introduced, as breaststroke requires strong coordination of arms, legs, and timing.
Children will learn:
Breaststroke kick and timing drills
Arm and leg coordination with breathing
Introduction to underwater pull-outs and glides
Improved body awareness and head position
Endurance building with mixed-stroke swims
Refinement of freestyle and backstroke technique alongside breaststroke practice
Goal: By the end of Level 3, swimmers should be able to swim short, coordinated breaststroke distances and transition comfortably between freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
Level 4: Butterfly Introduction
In the final level of Learn to Swim, swimmers begin learning the butterfly stroke while continuing to refine the other three strokes. This level emphasises rhythm, strength, and whole-body coordination.
Children will learn:
Butterfly kick (dolphin kick, underwater and surface)
Butterfly arm recovery and pull pattern
Breathing technique and timing
Body undulation drills for rhythm and efficiency
Stroke development across all four strokes
Introduction to medley swimming (combining strokes)
Goal: By the end of Level 4, swimmers should be able to swim 25m across all four strokes with developing technique, preparing them for squad training.
Level 1 : Water Confidence & Foudations
Perfect for beginners, this level focuses on helping swimmers feel comfortable, confident, and safe in the water. The emphasis is on developing trust with the water environment through fun, structured activities.
Children will learn:
Freestyle kick (with and without kickboard)
Bubble blowing and breathing control
Backstroke kick and basic arm movement
Floating on front and back (assisted and unassisted)
Body positioning and water balance
Building confidence through play-based drills
Goal: By the end of Level 1, swimmers should be comfortable submerging, floating, and kicking with independence, forming the foundation for stroke development.
Level 2: Freestyle & Backstroke Basics
Once children are confident in the water, Level 2 introduces the first two competitive strokes: freestyle and backstroke. The focus is on correct body alignment, kicking, and arm patterns.
Children will learn:
Freestyle arms with side breathing coordination
Introduction to bilateral breathing (breathing both sides)
Backstroke arm recovery and pull
Streamlining, gliding, and kicking drills
Independent swimming for 5–10m distances
Understanding pool safety and lane etiquette basics
Goal: By the end of Level 2, swimmers can complete short distances of freestyle and backstroke with coordinated arms, legs, and breathing.
Level 3: Breaststroke Introduction
With freestyle and backstroke foundations established, swimmers are introduced to the third competitive stroke — breaststroke. At this stage, more technical emphasis is introduced, as breaststroke requires strong coordination of arms, legs, and timing.
Children will learn:
Breaststroke kick and timing drills
Arm and leg coordination with breathing
Introduction to underwater pull-outs and glides
Improved body awareness and head position
Endurance building with mixed-stroke swims
Refinement of freestyle and backstroke technique alongside breaststroke practice
Goal: By the end of Level 3, swimmers should be able to swim short, coordinated breaststroke distances and transition comfortably between freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke.
Level 4: Butterfly Introduction
In the final level of Learn to Swim, swimmers begin learning the butterfly stroke while continuing to refine the other three strokes. This level emphasises rhythm, strength, and whole-body coordination.
Children will learn:
Butterfly kick (dolphin kick, underwater and surface)
Butterfly arm recovery and pull pattern
Breathing technique and timing
Body undulation drills for rhythm and efficiency
Stroke development across all four strokes
Introduction to medley swimming (combining strokes)
Goal: By the end of Level 4, swimmers should be able to swim 25m across all four strokes with developing technique, preparing them for squad training.