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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.
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. At Hampton Swim School, we offer adult swimming lessons. 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…
Swimming Lesson Etiquette
What are the Top 10 Swim Lesson Etiquette Tips for parents? 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. Should you arrive early for swim…
Ear Infections & Swimming
Are ear infections common in infants and young children? 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. Can recurring ear infections affect swim lessons? However, for parents of chronic ear infection sufferers and children who are…
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…
Pool Fencing Regulations In Queensland
An adequate barrier around a swimming pool is a critical component of child drowning prevention While constant supervision of a young child around water is imperative, as any parent knows this is sometimes unachievable, and the installation of a standards-compliant pool fence represents another layer of protection that can assist in reducing the probability of…