Swimming
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…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
When Not to Swim
Many parents struggle with the decision regarding whether or not they should allow their sick child to participate in their regular swim lesson. It’s not always easy to know whether your child should attend swimming lessons when sick or stay home. That’s because ‘sickness’ in children…
Lap Swimming Etiquette
Lap Swimming Rules To Ensure the Workout is Safe and Enjoyable for Everyone There’s no question that the instruction provided by a coach can serve as a powerful motivation tool. However, not everyone is available to participate in set squad session times, and not everyone wants to be a part of a social swim squad or…
To Goggle or Not to Goggle
The wearing of goggles in swimming pools is commonplace and indeed goggles are often worn by children in swimming lessons from a very young age. However, it may surprise many parents to learn that the decision to have their child wear goggles is one that may potentially endanger their child’s life! Why Google are used…
Improving Technique
Improving Swimming Technique While swimming is a great sport, for many it does not come naturally, and learning how to swim efficiently requires time and commitment on the part of the individual, as well as the development of stamina and coordination. If you want to improve your swimming ability or you need some extra tips…
Swimming for the Elderly
Swimming for the Elderly Dec 2 Written by: 2/12/2010 10:35 PM Almost all older adults, regardless of age or condition, can improve their health and independence through exercise and physical activity. Participating in regular physical exercise increases a person’s chance of living a longer and healthier life. Swimming is a fabulous form of exercise for…
Swimming vs Survival Skills for a School Aged Child
Parents are enrolling their children in water-familiarisation lessons at a younger age than ever before to ensure their child’s acclimation to the water at an early age. Also, given we inhabit a continent surrounded by coastline and live in a climate where aquatic recreation is available to many, becoming aquatically adept can be regarded as…
School Swimming Shame
School Swimming Shame Dec 2 Written by: 2/12/2010 10:58 PM As reported recently in the media, it is estimated by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia that nearly 1 in 5 children will leave Australian Primary Schools in a few weeks time without the required aquatic skills to swim 50m and unable to perform…
Baby’s First Swimming Lesson with Hampton Swim School: 7-month-old Ellie’s Mum Shares Her Insight Into the Experience
Elle’s first swimming lesson with Hampton Swim School Our daughter, Elle, has just turned 7 months old and had her first swimming lesson on Saturday. We couldn’t have been more excited about it! Dad, who we appointed as the regular parent in the pool for the lessons, was especially excited – It’s something he’s been looking…
Elle’s journey continues: a love affair going swimmingly or sinking?
Elle’s journey continues: a love affair going swimmingly or sinking? Last weekend marked the 6th week of Elle’s swimming journey. We’re about half way through the term now and feel it’s time to make a special announcement to the world… Elle loves swimming! At 8 months of age, her big, beautiful baby- expressions do the…
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