Swimming is a life skill. Enrolling your kids in lessons is all about education and teaching them a skill that one day might save their life.

The sad truth…
Between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023, 281 people drowned in Australian waters. Children under five are the age group that is most at risk of drowning and the majority occur in and around the home, most commonly in home swimming pools.

These statistics are a confronting reminder for parents to be vigilant by remembering a number of simple guidelines:
– Active adult supervision around water
– Making sure home pools are properly fenced
– Taking children to water familiarisation classes and swimming lessons

The good bits…
5 reasons your children should learn to swim:
– Lessons provide your kids with confidence, which is great for self-esteem
– Your child will learn about water safety in and around water
– Swimming is a great way to exercise
– Earlier development of physical skills including hand-eye coordination and muscle tone
– Enhances social and personal skills

Swimming lessons are also extremely beneficial for children over the age of five as it enhances their knowledge of safety around water as well furthering their skills and stroke development.
The good news too is that generally from the age of about three, the parents and carers don’t need to get in the pool. Until then, be the champion that puts your child’s safety first and jump in that pool!

Below are some of the places in Adelaide you can enrol your kids into Learn to Swim programs. Most starting from the age of 6 months right up to squad swimming. Click each venues website for more information.

WestSwim

As the only swim school in South Australia to offer year-round 45-minute learn to swim classes, WestSwim pride themselves on quality teaching, inclusive learning opportunities and small class sizes. Offering programs suitable for 10 months of age and above, WestSwim caters for all ages and stages of the swimming journey including development squads, private lessons and even adult classes. WestSwim aligns with South Australian public school term dates, offering additional holiday intensive programs for students who need an extra boost in their learning.

WestSwim is located on the beautiful ground of Westminster School in Marion.

First lesson FREE upon enrolment.

Register for an account by visiting: https://www.westminster.sa.edu.au/westswim
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Keep Your Child Safe in the Water with BlueFit Swimming

Calling all super-parents! Enrol your child in the BlueFit Learn to Swim program and give them the confidence and skills they need to stay safe in the water.

BlueFit Swimming don’t just teach swimming. They arm your child with life saving skills.

Here’s what makes a difference
> Prices won’t leave you high and dry
> Classes are kept small. Your child isn’t a number
> Make ups available for pre-notified absences
> The more you swim, the more you save.
> Multi-child and multi – lesson discounts available.

At BlueFit Swimming, they’re parents too, so they know how important your child’s safety is.
Don’t leave it to chance—enrol them today because peace of mind is priceless.

Enrol Now – bluefitswimming.com.au/enrolment-request

Waterworld’s Learn to Swim

Keep your child safe around water and enrol them in Waterworld’s Learn to Swim program!
Catering to all ages and abilities, the program is designed to teach children how to swim confidently and safely in a supportive, fun environment. Lessons are taught by AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors, ensuring that your child learns essential lifelong skills while also having fun.

The skills-based system and small class sizes ensure each child gets the attention they need to progress at their own pace – parents can even access an online portal to track their progress!

Unsure which class level is right for your child? Book a free one-on-one assessment and let their qualified instructors guide you. Waterworld also accepts Sports Vouchers, making it even more affordable. Bookings are now open, so secure your spot today and watch your child’s swimming skills grow!

For more information visit teatreegully.sa.gov.au

Largs Bay & Seaton Swim Centres

Largs Bay & Seaton Swim Centres are a family owned and operated swim centres. We have indoor, heated 25metre pools and modern change room facilities.
We run swimming lessons seven days a week, our swim centre offers lessons to students of all skill levels and ages.
Babies from the age of two months are welcome to join our complimentary Aqua Tot classes before moving to the regular Waterbabies classes at four months old.
All our instructors are qualified, experienced and, most importantly, passionate about passing on this essential life skill to children and adults alike. We focus on developing water confidence as well as stroke technique in a fun and caring environment.

www.seatonswimcentre.com.au
www.largsbayswimcentre.com.au
Facebook  @seatonswim
Instagram @largsbayswimcentre

ProSwim

ProSwim specialises in teaching infants, children and adults, to learn to swim.
 
Their friendly, experienced and qualified instructors are committed to teaching you and your children to become competent swimmers and to develop a love for the water in a comfortable learning environment. Their two pools at their Plympton location are heated to a lovely 32 degrees, which makes swimming all year round, a breeze.
 
Younger kids will start in the learners pool where they can learn to swim with the confidence of being able to touch the bottom.
Once basic skills have been developed, children progress through the levels into the main pool, where they extend their swimming ability and improve on endurance and technique in the water. On completion of Dolphin level, children will be confident and competent swimmers.
 
ProSwim also offer FREE classes for babies aged 4-6 months. This class focuses on infant holds, gentle conditioning in preparation for breath control and floating on the front and back.

pro-swim.com.au
Instagram @proswimadelaide
Phone 82768622

Swimming Lessons at YMCA | The Parks Recreation & Swimming Centre

YMCA Swimming Lessons at The Parks help your child build healthy habits and safe water practices. As an Austswim Recognised Swim Centre, you can rest assured that your child will receive the best aquatic education available with nationally accredited swimming instructors.

Lessons offer flexibility for parents including no lock in contracts, convenient make up lesson policy and students have unlimited access to the pool outside of lesson time.

Learn more and book: https://www.parksrsc.ymca.org.au/swimming-lessons

Purruna Spencer Newton Centre Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons at the new Purruna Spencer Newton Centre at Scotch College are taught by nationally accredited swimming teachers and deliver lessons to children, providing children with the skills to be confident around water for life.

The program allows children to develop their skills and they are continually assessed at each level and provided a certificate upon completion.

The Purruna Spencer Newton Centre is a newly built $27m facility that offers an exceptional aquatics experience, including a 25m lap pool, program pool, spectator seating, and modern change room facilities.

www.purruna.ymca.org.au

VACSWIM 2024/25

VACSWIM is South Australia’s most renowned summer holiday program running in December 2024 and January 2025! The iconic program provides children aged 3 to 12 years with opportunities to develop a range of skills and positive experiences in relation to water safety. VACSWIM teaches confidence and competence in the water, personal survival, and basic aquatic emergency procedures – these are skills for every season.

Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) is thrilled to be centrally managing and administering South Australia’s Government subsidised and endorsed summer holiday water safety program. VACSWIM is a critical part of South Australia’s DNA with its outcomes an integral part of SLSSA’s vision as we work towards ‘Zero preventable deaths in South Australia’s waters.’

Delivered as 5-day blocks, the lessons are conducted by qualified Instructors in controlled environments across metro and regional South Australia. Located at over 100+ locations including pools, beaches, lakes, and rivers – children are encouraged to participate in as many blocks at as many different locations as they would like. Each level is structured to ensure a progression in swimming and water safety skills for a lifetime of safe participation in aquatic activities giving children confidence in and around the water.

Skills for every season, you never know when you’ll need them!
Enrol in the iconic program now at: www.vacswimsa.com.au/enrol
Website: www.vacswimsa.com.au Facebook: @vacswimsa Instagram: @vacswimsa

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