Learn to Swim
Water Safety
Brief: To become Water Safe
Suitability: 2yrs and above
Class Size: 2-3 children per class
In this class, we teach your child to start swimming independently by building on the foundation learnt at water babies level.
These skills are learnt using back floats and pool noodles.
An assessment is required before moving on to Stroke Development.
Stroke Development (SD1)
Brief - Intro to Freestyle/Backstroke
Suitability: Must be watersafe
Class Size: 2-3 children per class
Moving away from paddling and starting to learn basic freestyle and backstroke.
Students are taught to float on their back and front plus how to submerge unassisted.
Crouching Jumps are also introduced.
Stroke Development (SD2)
Brief - Focusing on Breathing & Technique
Suitability: Must be able to swim basic freestlye/backstroke
Class Size: 2-3 children per class
After being able to swim a short distance in "basic" freestyle & backstroke proper technique is introduced.
This class will teach Side Breathing, which will assist your child to swim greater distances.
Kickboards are introduced to build a stronger kick which is a key principal of Aqua Kidz. This will assist with better propulsion through the water. We will also introduce drills to help progress their Backstroke and Freestyle.
Standing Dives are introduced.
Stroke Development (SD3)
Brief - Intro to Breaststroke & Butterfly
Suitability: Must be able to swim over 15m with correct side breathing
Class Size: 2-3 children per class
With a solid foundation of Backstroke and Freestyle we continue to refine the breathing and stroke efficiency.
We move onto learning Breaststroke and Butterfly, even though loose elements may have been taught throughout earlier levels.
Flippers are introduced to assist in butterfly motion.
Racing Dives are taught
Squad Transition (ST)
Brief: Refining all strokes before moving to Mini Squad
Suitability: Must be above an SD3 level
Class Size: 2-3 children per class
The main objective is to spend time with your child to further refine their Freestyle and Backstroke technique, while more advanced Breaststroke techniques are introduced.
Our instructors will focus on encouraging your child to swim longer distances with simple drills and a greater awareness of stroke technique. We will also improve your child’s diving technique to ensure that they are more refined. Water safety plays an important part of your child’s education.