Marlin Swim School

BABY Classes - 6 months - 3 years

Are supervised by qualified pre-school and infant aquatic instructors and conducted as half hour sessions. Older toddler classes are used as a transition to pre-school classes.  The children are encouraged to become more independent of their parents in the water by working at increasing amounts of time with the instructor.  They are also encouraged to take turns and practice skills without the support of flotation aids
 
What can you expect?

  • Instructor, parent/guardian in the water with baby
  • Up to ten per group - half hour sessions
  • Guidance for parent/guardian for holding the child and progression stages
  • Encouragement in all aspects of water familiarisation/confidence

What to bring?

  • Swimwear that fits firmly around the waist and legs
  • Towel and warm clothing
  • Hat to keep warm when going home
  • Aqua nappies

Pre-School Lessons

3years-6years

What can you expect?

  • Instructor in the water
  • Four children per toddler class
  • Half hour lessons
  • Your child to be in a class with others of a similar age and ability
  • Familiarisation/Development of water and self confidence
  • Development of independent movement through the water
  • Re-enforcement of commonsense rules (eg not going into the water unless a parent or teacher is there)
  • The introduction of skills associated with the more formal techniques of swimming
  • Your child to work at his/her own ability level.
  • Discipline (eg sitting on the steps, taking turns)
  • To see the benefits water has in the physical, psychological, social and language development of your child.
  • Fully qualified instructor

 

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School Age Lessons

6 years and above

What can you expect?
  • Instructor in the water
  • Maximum of four children per class)
  • Half hour lesson
  • Your child to work at his/her own level
  • Development of water and self confidence
  • Your child to be in a class with others of similar ability
  • To see the benefits water has in the overall development of your child.
There are significant differences between children's physical and emotional growth, so the children within each class should not be compared as they may all develop the various skills at different rates.
 
As well as the long term goal of learning the different swimming strokes the children are encouraged to:
  • Work at their own level and recognise progression
  • Listen to and follow directions
  • Gain confidence through positive attitudes and experience
  • Take turns - work individually - develop independence
  • Feel the benefits water has on their overall development and fitness
  • Gain a healthy respect for the water and be able to recognise the dangers and benefits associated with water activity.

Adult Lessons

Stroke Correction Classes


What can you expect?
  • A comfortable environment
  • Instruction for the beginner, stroke correction or coaching depending on the ability level of each individual
  • Classes of half hour duration
  • Instructor in the water with beginners
  • Learn and develop skills YOU want and need to
  • Patience, motivation and encouragement from the instructor
  • Development of water confidence and self confidence as goals are achieved
  • Fitness education
  • Social benefits - fun and friendship
  • Training advice and development of swimming etiquette
  • Development of training programs

General information about swimming lessons

Participation in aquatic activities should be a happy experience for all children.  They must be able to learn at their own pace and should never be forced to be involved in water activities.

Irrespective of their swimming ability, children are never safe when in or around water and must be under constant adult supervision.

Development of specific skills should not take precedence over children's enjoyment in the water, but should be seen in relation to their overall development?

There are significant differences between children's physical and emotional growth, so the children within each class should not be compared as they may all develop the various skills at different rates.

As well as the long-term goal of learning to swim, children are encouraged to:

  • Work at their own level and recognise progression
  • Listen to and follow directions
  • Gain confidence through positive attitudes and experience
  • Take turns - work individually - develop independence
  • Take an interest in their peer group

*** It is important for parents to note that irrespective of age or skill level, children are never safe when in or around water and must be under constant adult observation/supervision