Aqua Learn to Swim provides a safe, rewarding, fun and educational experience for all participants. Our qualified, committed and passionate swimming instructors care about you and your experience.
There are lots of different levels in our program! Each level represents an age group and swimming ability. Students can progress to their next level after they meet the criteria and pass an assessment.
Infant program (6-months to 3 years)
Level
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Age Range |
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Skills required to progress |
Stork
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6 months - 1 year |
Parent and baby class |
Move to the next level at age 1 |
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Pelican
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12 months - 2 years |
Parent and baby class |
Move to the next level at age 2 |
| Puffin |
2 - 3 years |
Transition class |
Move to the next level at age 3 |
Preschool program (3 to 5 years)
| Level |
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Information
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Skills required to progress |
Angelfish
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Beginner class |
10-second back float
5-metres reach and pull with rollover breathing
Leave side of pool unassisted
Push and glide unassisted
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Clownfish
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Intermediate class |
5-metres push glide and kick
7-metres back sculling
7-metres freestyle attempted bilateral breathing
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Sunfish
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Advanced class |
5-metres streamline with kick
5-metres streamline on back
15-metres freestyle with bilateral breathing
15-metres backstroke
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School age program (6 to 12 years)
| Level |
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Skills required to progress |
Barracuda
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Beginner class |
10-second back float
5-metres reach and pull with rollover breathing
Leave side of pool unassisted
Push and glide unassisted
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Otter
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Beginner class |
5-metres push glide and kick
7-metres back sculling
7-metres freestyle attempted bilateral breathing
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Porpoise
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Intermediate class |
5-metres streamline with kick
5-metres streamline on back
15-metres freestyle with bilateral breathing
15-metres backstroke
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Sea Lion
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Intermediate class |
15-metres breaststroke kick with/or without board
25-metres backstroke with rotational arms
25-metres freestyle with bilateral breathing
Streamline into freestyle
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| Squid |
Intermediate/Advanced class |
15-metres butterfly kick
25-metres backstroke
25-metres breaststroke
25-metres freestyle
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Tiger Shark
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Advanced class |
25-metres butterfly
50-metres backstroke
50-metres breaststroke
50-metres freestyle
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Blue Whale
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Advanced class |
50-metres breaststroke
50-metres butterfly
75-metres backstroke
75-metres freestyle
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Teen program (12 to 16 years)
| Level |
More Information
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Skills required to progress |
| Teen Beginner
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Beginner class.
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10-second back float/scull
10-metres push and glide unassisted
10-metres reach and pull
Develop water confidence
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Teen
Development
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Intermediate class |
15-metres breaststroke kick
15-metres push and glide
25-metres backstroke
25-metres freestyle
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| Progress into School age or Adult program |
Adult program (16+ years)
| Level |
More Information
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Skills required to progress |
| Adult Beginner |
Beginner
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10-second back float/scull
10-metres reach and pull
5-metres push and glide unassisted
Develop water confidence
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| Adult Development |
Beginner/Intermediate |
15-metres breaststroke kick
15-metres push and glide with kick
25-metres backstroke
25-metres freestyle
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| Adult Intermediate |
Intermediate |
25-metres butterfly kick
50-metres backstroke
50-metres breaststroke
50-metres freestyle
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| Adult Advanced |
Advanced |
50-metres butterfly
100-metres backstroke
100-metres breaststroke
100-metres freestyle
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| Adult Elite |
Advanced/Squad |
Advanced/Squad class |
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- Classes will continue through the school holiday periods as per class enrolment
- Classes will not be held during NSW public holidays. Students will not be charged for public holidays.
All accounts are debited fortnightly.
You can view our pricing here(PDF, 5MB).
What do I bring for my swimming lesson?
- Swim wear.
- Aqua nappies are compulsory for infant classes. Disposable or swim nappy shorts are fine. Normal nappies must not be worn in the pool.
- A towel.
- Hair bands for students with long hair.
- Appropriate warm clothing and footwear for after your lesson.
More tips
- Don't eat or drink a lot directly before a swimming lesson as you may get stomach cramps or be sick.
- Give yourself plenty of time to arrive before your lesson. This will allow you to be calm and not rushed. You can also go to the toilet beforehand if you need to.
- Please be on time, this will help the teacher and other students.
- NEVER get in the water unless your instructor says so.
- DO NOT swim if you have had diarrhoea within the past 2 weeks.
Swim Abilities is designed for students with special needs. The swimming classes are structured to meet the needs of the individual, whilst aiming to achieve basic swim skills. The classes are designed to encourage learning in an exclusive environment. Classes are 30 minutes.
- Maximum of 2 students per class and participants need to be of similar ability levels
- Achievement is based on ability.
How do I Book?
Please contact your preferred centre to make a booking.