Learn to Swim
| 1. | Fun and educational program. For us, swimming is a lifestyle, not just a life skill. |
| 2. | Average 4 – 6 swimmers in each class. |
| 3. | Two friendly, qualified teachers in the water for each class (levels 0-4). |
| 4. | Free ‘Learn to Swim’ booklet on enrolment, which is used to track and record progress through the stages. |
| 5. | Clearly planned stages with prerequisites outlined in the ‘Learn to Swim’ booklet. |
| 6. | Certificates awarded on completion of each level. |
| 7. | Children progress through different size pools. They begin in a small private pool free of noise and distractions, then progress to a 25m pool when skill and confidence increases. |
| 8. | Our program is entertaining and inventive – there are optional competition days for each level with ribbons and awards. |
| 9. | Make some new friends! Many Ringwood Swimming Club members have been in the club for many years. |
| 10. | “I can swim! What can I do now?” All learners are able to progress to the Ringwood Swimming Club squads at Ringwood Aquatic Centre – swim for fun and fitness or be a future champion in the making! |
Learn-to-Swim classes (levels 0 - 4) are held each Saturday morning at Croydon Special Development School (10m indoor pool). The pool is privately hired and has no public access during lesson time, ensuring a safe, private environment that is free of noise and other distractions. These classes have 2 experienced and friendly instructors in the water with them at all times. Class sizes for these levels range from 4 - 6 swimmers. Classes run for 30 minutes (levels 0 - 3) or 45 minutes (level 4) and take place during term time only.
Levels 5 - 7 of Learn to Swim (Pre-squad, Novice and Fry Squads) are run at Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre (25m indoor pool) to allow for maximum stroke correction, while allowing swimmers to build up their endurance and swim longer distances. These lessons are on Thursday or Friday evenings, running for 45 minutes (level 5) or one hour (levels 6 & 7). Class sizes are 5 - 8 swimmers. These classes take place during term time only.
Upon completion of our Learn to Swim program, all swimmers are guaranteed a place in our intermediate squads run at Ringwood Aquatic Centre 50m indoor pool to continue their swimming.
For further information regarding these classes, please contact us.
OUR LEARN TO SWIM INSTRUCTORS
James Aspinall: Levels 0 - 4, Pre-Squad, Novice Squad, Fry A & B Squad
Nicole Molk: Levels 0 - 4
