FAQs
Q. Starting age?
Q. How long to swim?
Q. Regularity of lessons?
Q. Maturity before joining?
Q. What should I bring?
Q. Goggle policy?
Q. What should we leave at home?
Q. What should we do on the first day of class?
Q. Can I stay and watch?
Q. What can I expect on my child’s first day of class?
Q. I have a pool I wish to use?
Q. Starting age?
A. We believe the ideal age to start swimming is between four and five years old depending on the child’s overall maturity. We will not teach children younger than three years old in groups as there are risks to their hearing and temperature changes.
Q. How long to swim?
A. Water highlights personal challenges – the less the child has to overcome of these the faster progress a child will achieve – we have had swimmers vary from five lessons to twenty five to achieve a quality stroke.
Q. Regularity of lessons?
A. All children are different however around ten lessons should deliver an ability to swim and float, this will be influenced by the amount of time taken.
Q. Maturity before joining?
A. Potty trained and exposure to water play (bath, showers and ideally exposure to a swimming pool) this will save significant time and reduce stress for the swimmer and their parent
Q. What should I bring?
A. A towel and a practical swimming costume
Q. Goggle policy?
A. We will teach with them at times both on and off – water safety sessions are non goggle only – advanced swimmers are encouraged to wear them as they swim faster and therefore need good vision
Q. What should we leave at home?
A. Floatation aids, arm bands, fun suits, toys, comforters – all of these unless properly used are a distraction to the teaching process – we do not normally use arm bands.
Q. What should we do on the first day of class?
A. Arrive ten minutes before the lesson starts – get changed and bring your child to the teacher at the start of the lesson
Q. Can I stay and watch?
A. Unless asked for by the teacher we do not encourage poolside attendance as this distracts the child and teacher. Parents or guardians need to remain on premises due to safety of children and also in case of first aid
Q. What can I expect on my child’s first day of class?
A. Nerves initially – we will work hard to introduce fun and a feeling of progression and success. We use in water assistants to reduce your child’s fears.
Q. I have a pool I wish to use?
A. We can offer you a comprehensive and proven swim programme – qualified staff trained by us - administration of waiting lists and timetable – our own public liability insurance for lessons - marketing of the facility - excellent use of your facility for the benefit of you and your community
Q. How long to swim?
Q. Regularity of lessons?
Q. Maturity before joining?
Q. What should I bring?
Q. Goggle policy?
Q. What should we leave at home?
Q. What should we do on the first day of class?
Q. Can I stay and watch?
Q. What can I expect on my child’s first day of class?
Q. I have a pool I wish to use?
Q. Starting age?
A. We believe the ideal age to start swimming is between four and five years old depending on the child’s overall maturity. We will not teach children younger than three years old in groups as there are risks to their hearing and temperature changes.
Q. How long to swim?
A. Water highlights personal challenges – the less the child has to overcome of these the faster progress a child will achieve – we have had swimmers vary from five lessons to twenty five to achieve a quality stroke.
Q. Regularity of lessons?
A. All children are different however around ten lessons should deliver an ability to swim and float, this will be influenced by the amount of time taken.
Q. Maturity before joining?
A. Potty trained and exposure to water play (bath, showers and ideally exposure to a swimming pool) this will save significant time and reduce stress for the swimmer and their parent
Q. What should I bring?
A. A towel and a practical swimming costume
Q. Goggle policy?
A. We will teach with them at times both on and off – water safety sessions are non goggle only – advanced swimmers are encouraged to wear them as they swim faster and therefore need good vision
Q. What should we leave at home?
A. Floatation aids, arm bands, fun suits, toys, comforters – all of these unless properly used are a distraction to the teaching process – we do not normally use arm bands.
Q. What should we do on the first day of class?
A. Arrive ten minutes before the lesson starts – get changed and bring your child to the teacher at the start of the lesson
Q. Can I stay and watch?
A. Unless asked for by the teacher we do not encourage poolside attendance as this distracts the child and teacher. Parents or guardians need to remain on premises due to safety of children and also in case of first aid
Q. What can I expect on my child’s first day of class?
A. Nerves initially – we will work hard to introduce fun and a feeling of progression and success. We use in water assistants to reduce your child’s fears.
Q. I have a pool I wish to use?
A. We can offer you a comprehensive and proven swim programme – qualified staff trained by us - administration of waiting lists and timetable – our own public liability insurance for lessons - marketing of the facility - excellent use of your facility for the benefit of you and your community
