Grade 1

This grade is for non-swimmer beginners which focuses on water safety and water confidence practices to help participants feel comfortable and confident in the water

Grade 2

Grade 2 explores basic concepts of swimming and improves water confidence practices. This grade helps participants become more familiar with the water and develops being horizontal in the water.

Grade 3

This grade introduces formal swimming strokes and improves the contrasting activities that accompany swimming, such as push and glides and rotation.

Grade 4

Grade 4 works on developing recognised swimming strokes. Skills such as submersion and advanced floating are improved.

Grade 5

This grade develops the swimming strokes in compliance with World Aquatics rules including learning the correct finishes. Lifesaving skills are being developed along with the progression for diving.

Grade 6

Grade 6 improves the swimming strokes further and stamina is being developed with increased distances. Advanced skills for other aquatic disciplines are introduced.

Grade 7

This grade aims for the participants to enhance their stamina and maintain a recognised stroke technique. Grade 7 further explores new skills such as artistic swimming, water polo and lifesaving skills to offer participants a variety of advanced pathways they may like to explore.

Swimtots

Our adult and child programme is an exciting series of seven progressive awards. The lessons are specifically designed to teach basic swimming and water safety skills for learners aged 2 to 3 years of age, swimming with an accompanying adult.

Adult Beginners

For 18+ who have little or no experience of swimming. This is particularly for people who are nervous of the water and are not comfortable with floating, putting their face in, or standing in the middle of the pool without holding on. If you have basic stroke(s), are happy to float face-in, travel without floats from side-to-side (widths or lengths) and are comfortable in deeper water, up to your shoulders you should choose 'Adult improver'.

Adult Improvers

If you have basic stroke(s), are happy to float face-in, travel from side-to-side (widths or lengths) and are comfortable in deeper water, up to your shoulders, 'Adult improver' is for you. (18+) We cover: Treading water, improve basic strokes, learn to breathe properly and build stamina. Don't forget about handstands and picking up sinkers from the bottom of the pool! If you are nervous of the water or have a fear of deep water then please choose 'Adult beginner'.

Adult Advanced

For 18+ who want to swim effortlessly. Smooth, seamless strokes you can be proud of. Learn more efficient strokes. Learn how to dive and tumble turn or train for an event and swim laps of the pool. We improve: breathing techniques, timing and swim skills. We develop your strokes with coaching tips to build stamina and speed. Please choose 'Adult improver' if this course seems too much for you. If you can already float, kick or move through the water or if you want to learn how to swim out of your depth then Adult improver is your course. If you are nervous of the water, cannot float or have a fear of getting your face wet then please choose 'Adult beginner'.

Private Lessons 1:1

Looking for some intensive swim lessons all of your very own? We provide blocks of private lessons, focused on building confidence or improving a particular skill. Some folks prefer private lessons to groups as they really get the most out of their 30 minute swim. Private lessons are set up after an initial consultation. If you'd like us to buddy you up with someone and reduce the cost, a 2:1 private lesson may just be what you're looking for. *For 4yrs and up, we specialise in helping nervous swimmers take the plunge! Or if you're looking to improve a particular skill or stroke, a focused block of private lessons could be the answer.