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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.

What’s Bubbling 7th June 2010

What’s Bubbling 7th June 2010 Jul 27 Written by: 27/07/2010 1:49 PM  The latest Hampton Swim School What’s Bubbling Newsletter contain information on: Fact of the Week Assessment Week Term 3 and 4 Enrolments “Like” us on Facebook to receive a FREE SWIM CAP! Claim Swim School Fees from your Health Fund Free Expo Tickets…

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Summer Supervision Essentials

Summer Supervision Essentials May 24 Written by: 24/05/2010 7:05 AM  Everybody needs to remember not to be complacent about SUPERVISION as the primary layer of protection in the prevention of drowning. Vigilance is required, no matter how confident a young swimmer may be. Home pools are becoming more common every day. It is estimated now…

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Year Round Swimming

Year Round Swimming Aug 18 Written by: 18/08/2010 11:04 AM  Heading into Easter marks the end of Queensland’s hotter weather, and with this change in seasons many parents choose to forego swimming lessons in favour of other winter sports or activities. WAIT! There are several critical issues to be considered by parents in respect of…

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Benefits of Baby Swimming Lessons. How Swimming Helps with Sleep, Fosters Development and Builds Social Skills.

What are the benefits of Baby Swimming Having spent 9 months suspended in the warm fluid of a mother’s womb, newborn babies have a natural affinity with the water. Once baby is born, parents can help maintain this affinity that their baby has with the water through their initial bath-time routines. However, as they become…

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Tears for Fears

Tears for Fears Aug 18 Written by: 18/08/2010 10:59 PM  Young babies have a natural affinity to water. However, there may be times when your baby becomes restless or upset in their swimming lesson. No parent likes to see their child’s tears, and a common reaction of parents to tears in a swim lesson is…

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Why Join A Swim Club?

Community Swim Clubs If you live in a neighbourhood with a school or a community pool, then chances are you have the opportunity to join a local swim club and become involved in one of Australia’s most popular sports. Swim clubs are not-for-profit organisations that are normally either run by volunteers (usually parents of swimmers)…

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