Swimming

The Waterbabies 1 program is designed to introduce babies 4 months old to 18 months old to the water and water safety in a fun way using songs and water toys. Every aspect of the class incorporates water safety with the assistance of the parent/caregiver in the pool. As the child progresses in age throughout Waterbabies 1, we may start to encourage the parent to allow the child to do some activities without assistance. We do this to get the child ready for Waterbabies 2.

The Waterbabies 2 program is designed for toddlers 18 months to 2.6 years. In this class we still use the water safety elements, songs and toys introduced in Waterbabies 1 but we are starting to encourage a lot more independence to ready the child for our Duckies class. In Waterbabies 2 we start to teach children to be able to turn around and get back to the wall unassisted when they jump in and to be able to do a star float without assistance. The more the parent is willing to encourage the child the more they are going to get out of this class.

Duckies is for children aged between 2.6 years and 4 years and is held without a parent/carer in the water. Great emphasis is placed on water safety and survival skills in this class. Floaties are used sparingly in this and when the child is holding onto the bar – most activities involve the use of toys, noodles, kickboards and hoops.

Skills taught in this class are:

• Correct entry into the water
• Star float with face in the water and then rolling onto back
• Submerging and surfacing
• Swimming five metres without floaties
• Kicking on back
• Jumping into water, surfacing and swimming back to wall
• Unassisted exit from water.

Children are promoted to Jellyfish at 4 years of age but can be promoted from 3.10 years at the discretion of the Supervisor and agreement of the parent.

This class is specifically designed for those children with little or no exposure to water and children moving from our Duckies Class. Great emphasis is placed on fun in this class with games and toys used to make the child feel comfortable and enjoy the water. Children in this class will learn to put their face in the water with correct breathing, kick with their face in the water and kick on their back, both with the aid of a board. The last five minutes of the class is devoted to games and water safety, alternate weeks the students are taken to the deeper end of the pool where they are taught safe entry and exit from the pool and introduced to reach and rescue techniques.

Torpedoes our now introduced as well as continuous improvement in relation to their Backstroke kick progressing to kicking without the board.
Once the swimmer has mastered a 5 metre torpedo they are then taught four arms of Freestyle on a board and when competent four arms of Freestyle without the board. The last five minutes of the class is devoted to games and water safety, alternate weeks the students are taken to the deeper end of the pool where they are taught safe entry and exit from the pool and introduced to reach and rescue techniques.

Swimmers are now introduced to Freestyle and Backstroke with a board in this class. Emphasis in Freestyle is placed on correct body position, strong kick and correct timing in relation to breathing. Correct hand and arm position and strong kick is also taught in Backstroke.

Swimmers are now taught Freestyle and Backstroke without the board. Emphasis is placed on strong kick, good body position and correct breathing technique and timing.

Dolphin class is held at the deep end of the pool (1 metre depth); for some of our younger swimmers this can be quite daunting and may take some time for them to feel comfortable in this class. Our teachers are aware of this and will help with this transiton
Students are taught Breaststroke kick and bi-lateral Freestyle as well as building on their endurance and technique in Backstroke.

Swimmers in Shark are taught full Breaststroke whilst still working on improving technique and endurance in Freestyle and Backstroke.
Swim fins are required in this class, fins should not be diving fins or short fins but fins with an enclosed foot. Seaton Swim Centre stocks a variety of fins.
We recommend bathing caps for boys and girls with long hair.
Board shorts and/or rashies are not recommend as this reduces the child’s flexibility and adds extra weight as water is retained in both.

Students in Junior Squad are taught Butterfly, refine and build endurance in all other strokes and are introduced to turns required for all strokes. They are also introuced to swimming etiquette – how to swim and overtake in large groups and how to take instruction from a coach on the side. Testing is held the last week of every month and swimmers can then choose to go to our Bronze Squad or Fitness Group.
Swim fins are required in this class, fins should not be diving fins or short fins but fins with an enclosed foot. Largs Bay & Seaton Swim Centre stocks a variety of fins.
Board shorts and/or rashies are not recommend as this reduces the child’s flexibility and adds extra weight as water is retained in both.

A wonderful way to introduce your little one to the water in a fun, social setting. These free classes help introduce your baby to the pool, build confidence and comfort in the pool for both babies and carers. Using engaging techniques like play, song, and repetition, it’s a great way to introduce your baby to swimming lessons and also meet other parents and enjoy bonding time.

Adult swimming lessons provide a welcoming environment for all skill levels, offering tailored instruction to help you learn essential skills like floating and refine your strokes. With evening times available, you can enjoy a relaxed experience while building confidence in the water. Join us soon and make swimming a safe and enjoyable activity!