A. 478 Head Rd, Rose Bay P. 0411857999 E. judy@platypusswim.com
 

LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS

 
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LEVEL 1

Designed for beginners with none or little water experience.

This class is for 18months - 8 year olds who aren't yet able to move independently through the water.

Your child will learn to:

  • Blow bubbles and open eyes under water (with guidance)

  • Dog paddle (with support)

  • Float on back (with support)

Class ratio:

  • 1 instructor to 2 children (morning classes)

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (afternoon classes)

All classes are 30 minutes.

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LEVEL 2

Designed for children swimming independently.

This class is for 2 - 8 year olds who are able to support themselves doing dog paddle only.

Your child will learn to:

  • Submerse themselves in the water

  • Dog paddle for longer distances

  • Jump in the pool and swim back to the edge

Class ratio:

  • 1 instructor to 2 children (morning classes)

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (afternoon classes)

All classes are 30 minutes.

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LEVEL 3

Designed to teach children to develop swimming techniques. This class is for 4 - 8 year olds.

Your child will learn to:

  • Push and glide on their front and back

  • Move arms and kick with face in the water (pre-freestyle)

  • Kick on back (pre- backstroke)

  • Diving

Class ratio:

  • 1 instructor to 2 or 3 children (morning classes)

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (afternoon classes)

All classes are 30 minutes. An assessment is required prior to booking.

 
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LEVEL 4

Designed to introduce and develop strokes. This class is for 5 - 8 year olds.

Your child will learn to:

  • Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly with correct breathing techniques.

  • Improve kicking (all four strokes)

  • Enhance starts and finishes (all four strokes)

  • Refine diving

Class ratio:

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (morning classes)

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (afternoon classes)

All classes are 30 minutes. An assessment is required prior to booking.

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LEVEL 5

Designed for advance swimmers to refine all four strokes. This class is for 6 - 8 year olds.

Your child will learn to:

  • Maintain technique and develop endurance

  • Refine start, turns and finishes

  • Dive in a racing environment

  • Be prepared for squad level

Class ratio:

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (morning classes)

  • 1 instructor to 3 children (afternoon classes)

All classes are 30 minutes. An assessment is required prior to booking.