Programs

At Clovelly Splash Swim School we pride ourselves on quality instruction and small class sizes to benefit the students’ progression from toddler swimming / nervous beginner to a confident swimming level for children between 20 months and 7 years. We have introduced an innovative learn to swim program with 4 skill levels. The program focuses on the early development of fundamental skills and safety that enables the students to become competent swimmers. The Learn to swim program is endorsed by Austswim and is conducted by Austswim and Swimming Australia qualified instructors.

Structure of classes:

Beginners / Water

 Confidence

This level is for total beginners (no previous swimming class) or for kids transitioning from classes with parents in the pool to classes with only a teacher in the pool. 

Beginner

strokes

Overarms are introduced (no side breathing yet) and kicking on their backs. Gradually the children are introduced to moving through the water in a streamlined position and learn strong flutter kicks on their front and back. (max 2 pupils per class )

Intermediate

 strokes

Freestyle breathing and backstroke are taught. Butterfly and breast-stroke kicks are introduced. Stroke correction class focuses on alternate freestyle breathing and improving their freestyle and backstroke timing technique over 10 metres.  (max 2 pupils per class )

Advanced

Strokes

All strokes are developed and strengthened, turns and finishes of each stroke is introduced to further enhance their swimming techniques and to prepare them to move to larger pools.  (max 2 pupils per class )

Beginners / Water
Confidence

This level is for total beginners (no previous swimming class) or for kids transitioning from classes with parents in the pool to classes with only a teacher in the pool.  Children learn to float on their backs and dog paddle unaided with their faces in the water. Beginner level is all about learning to be in the “big pool” without mum and dad. It’s a gentle learning experience for children to learn about water safety, taking turns and getting confident in how their body works in the water at this age. This transition is usually fairly smooth and teaches children to take instruction from someone other than their parents, while giving them the opportunity to learn from their peers and develop social skills. We allow parents to get into the water if it is absolutely necessary but try to encourage them to stay out if they can.
Age- 24 months + (max 2 pupils per class)