BaySwim school-age swimming lessons have a strong focus on developing correct swimming technique.
Classes include learning, and becoming adept at, all the different swimming strokes. Safety skills remain paramount in our child swimming lessons, along with growing confidence in the water.
Our swim school levels are set by ability rather than by age, with our staff highly trained to instruct and support every child’s development while learning to swim. Our swimmers progress when the skill criteria is met, meaning every child is treated as an individual within the class environment.
School-Age lessons are split into five levels. Swimmers will be placed in a class with others who have a similar swimming ability.
Turtles – Focus on Freestyle and Backstroke kicking technique, and developing horizontal body rotation.
Octopus – Focus on Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke arms, with an introduction to Freestyle breathing position.
Dolphins – Focus on Bilateral Freestyle, Continuous Backstroke, and Breaststroke kick.
Sharks – Focus on Breaststroke with correct timing, improving distance and technique for Freestyle and Backstroke, and learning Butterfly kick.
Waves – Beginner class for children aged 10 years and over, with a focus on developing Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke skills.
Age: 5 years and over
Cost: $20 per lesson
When: Mon-Sun during term time (Baywave). Mon-Sat during term time (Greerton). Monday & Wednesday afternoons (Otumoetai)
Where: Baywave, Greerton & Otumoetai
Length: 30 minutes
After two consecutive weeks of achieving the move up criteria for a level, the teacher will let the On Deck Supervisor know that you or your child are ready for the next level. You can then book the new level with our friendly reception team.
Yes if your child is 10 years or under. Our supervision rules require all children 10 years and under to wear a colour coded wrist band. Visit keepmesafe.co.nz for more information on our supervision rules.
BaySwim offers one replacement lesson per participant, per swim school Term, free of charge for unforeseen reasons such as illness or injury. Replacement lessons must occur within the same swim school Term and can be booked two days in advance, subject to availability.
Yes. We recommend swimming caps for children over 3 years of age, as they remove the distraction of hair getting into faces and eyes when swimming. It also helps pool hygiene, and keeps swimmers comfortable by keeping water out of ears. We have great ranges of goggles and swimming caps available for purchase at our pools (you’ll also get a 10% discount).
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