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We are passionate about quality aquatic education and child safety. This goes beyond offering learn-to-swim programs for the past 21 years. We like to share our knowledge and expertise too. In this blog section you can read about a wide range of swim related topics.
Learning Plateau
Learning Plateau Aug 18 Written by: 18/08/2010 11:02 PM It is likely there will be stages during the learn-to-swim process when your child experiences a “learning plateau”. During a period of skill acquisition or technique mastery, a “learning plateau” describes the feeling or appearance that your child is making little or no progress, no matter…
Benefits of Swimming Lessons for Adults: Why Adults Should Learn To Swim
The Benefits of Adult Swimming Lessons The benefits of swimming can be enjoyed by adults as well as children. Parents should consider jumping in for their own health and fitness, as well as an opportunity to enjoy the water with their kids. In the course of teaching a babies’ class earlier this week, I demonstrated a…
Swimming Lesson Etiquette
Swim Lesson Etiquette Aug 18 Written by: 18/08/2010 11:08 PM For parents attending their first swim lesson with their child, or for even those seasoned swim school parents – here are my Top 10 “Swim Lesson Etiquette Tips” that will help ensure your child’s lesson goes “swimmingly”! 1) Arrive early so that both you and…
Ear Infections
Ear Infections Aug 18 Written by: 18/08/2010 11:09 PM While ear infections are common amongst infants and young children, for most they occur infrequently and the symptoms associated with the infection are generally mild in nature. However, for parents of chronic ear infection sufferers and children who are susceptible to recurring ear infections caused by…
Pregnancy & Swimming
Pregnancy & Swimming Expectant mothers often remark about the feeling of comfort evoked by immersion in water during their pregnancy. The sense of weightlessness provided by water relieves the general discomforts associated with pregnancy, and it is the perfect environment for a mother-to-be to both relax and exercise. Water-based exercise is the ideal form of…
Influential Sports Coaches
A Sports Coach Should Also Be a Mentor From humble aquatic beginnings at my local Swim Club and then subsequently through my many years of training up and down that black line in preparation for swimming for Australia, I was fortunate enough to be coached by two gentleman who, apart from their obvious contribution to…