We are all well aware of the benefits of learning to swim, starting with physical health and fitness. Swimming provides a comprehensive...

Kids are so heavily scheduled these days, I know many parents whose kids are undertaking 2 or 3 different sports or activities weekly! We...

My now 11 year old started swimming independently at 2 years and 4 months of age. Right from the start she had a lovely flutter kick and...

There are lots of reasons people of all ages and abilities haven't learnt to swim. For a portion of those people the issue is a fear of...

Baby’s first trip to the pool is the start of a very exciting journey for both parent and child... Try to make the first experience at...

Do goggles help or hinder in the learn to swim process? I know over the years I have experienced many parents with strong opinions on the...

If you can say that you love your job, then you are truly blessed. It is a rare privilege to be able to head to work each day loving what...

I often get messages from concerned parents regarding why their child is not progressing or progressing fast enough. They see other...

It's a hot topic in swim school circles, we don't promote the use of ALL floatation devices, however there are a couple that really hold...

I'm really glad that a couple of concerned parents approached me today asking why their children weren't progressing. I'm glad because it...

First thing to note when teaching a child with Down Syndrome is that we should assume competence. Children with Down Syndrome are not...

I am a cold frog and hate getting out of a pool if the air temp is under 35 degrees lol. Over the years I've had plenty of practice at...

This morning I attended my daughter's swimming carnival, she is in Prep, and was shocked to learn that there wasn't any actual...

When you think of learning to swim you probably automatically think of babies and toddlers, and ideally this is where it is supposed to...

Floating is not just about laying on your back, there are two floats we need to learn to become capable and confident in the water......