1. Timetable

Select your enrolment type from each of the options below.

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  1. Bayswater Waves
  2. The RISE
Select a program
  1. Perpetual Swimming Lessons
  2. School Holiday Programs
Select a level
  1. LITTLE DUCK 1 (5-12 Months)Gentle assisted water introduction where your little one experiences how the water feels. Surface bubble blowing and supported float on matt. Supported arm and leg movement.Target age 5 to 11 months
  2. LITTLE DUCK 2 (12-18 Months)A progression of the gentle assisted water introduction this time with the addition of the face and head to work up to partial submersion. Bubble blowing at and below the surface and introduction to kicking and assisted back float.Target age 12 to 17 months
  3. LITTLE DUCK 3 (18-24 Months)Familiarisation and exploration of the pool edge and supported safe entry. Experience body orientation (vertical & horizontal) and control breathing with face submerged. Push from wall – kick legs and fully submerged head.Target age 18 to 23 months
  4. LITTLE DUCK 4 (24-30 Months)Standing water entry, turn to grasp and hold. Hand-walk along the edge before safely exiting. Independent face submersion, breath hold, assisted and unassisted swims using arms and legs through the water. Assisted mat movement and aided float.Target age 24 to 29 months
  5. LITTLE DUCK 5 (30-36 Months)Slide in and hold the edge. Safely exit with minimal assistance. Blow bubbles face fully submerged. Display independent propulsion of kick and pull. Front and back float without support and independent submersion and propulsion of kick and pull.Target age 30 to 35 months
  6. BUBBLEFISHWater Confidence (Parent assistance required). A transition stage to develop independence in shallow water. Exploring underwater skills, floating and some basic kicking, supported by instructor or family member.Target age 3 to 4 years
  7. DOLPHINPreliminary stroke development. Introducing freestyle breathing technique and learning breaststroke leg action. Developing body orientation and underwater skills and building on safety knowledge and skills.Target age 3 to 4 years
  8. STARFISHWater movement. Independent entry and exit, developing propulsion skills and learning how to use arms. Understanding basic safety at home and at the pool.Target age 3 to 4 years
  9. SWORDFISHSwim fundamentals. Further developing kicking skills while coordinating arm action. Extending breath control and learning how to support themselves in the water without an aid using sculling hands.Target age 3 to 4 years
  10. STAGE 1 - BeginnerBeginner. Introduction to basic water foundations of floating, breath control, safe entry and exit.Target age 5 years or older
  11. STAGE 2 - Water DiscoveryWater Discovery is about being pulled to safety and the development of the freestyle stroke.Target age 5 years or older
  12. STAGE 3 - PreliminaryPreliminary includes performing a survival sculling on your back float and learning freestyle breathing.Target age 5 years or older
  13. STAGE 4 - Water AwarenessWater Awareness is about the importance of water safety and learning survival backstroke.Target age 5 years or older
  14. STAGE 5 - Water SenseWater Sense develops an understanding of the elements in being water safe while extending your backstroke and breaststroke skillsTarget age 5 years or older
  15. STAGE 6 - JuniorJunior means you can complete a competitive swimming dive as well as gain the ability to swim 50 m freestyle and learn breaststroke timing technique.Target age 5 years or older
  16. STAGE 7 - IntermediateIntermediate includes the skill of egg-beater kick used in water polo while extending swimming and survival abilities.Target age 5 years or older
  17. STAGE 8 - Water WiseWater Wise develops good judgement in water safety while learning the skill of sidestroke. It builds on refining stroke to complete continuous swimming over 200m.Target age 5 years or older
  18. STAGE 9 - SeniorSenior includes the skill of competitive tumble-turns and learning basic principles of resuscitation, non contact rescues and endurance swimming over 300m.Target age 5 years or older
  19. STAGE 10 - Junior Swim & SurviveJunior Swim and Survive links the skills of swimming, diving and treading water needed when in open water. Having gained these skills give surfing a try.Target age 8 years or older
  20. STAGE 11 - Swim & SurviveSwim and Survive included the use of a personal flotation device while extending swimming and survival abilities. Having gained this skill give canoeing a try.Target age 8 years or older
  21. STAGE 12 - Senior Swim & SurviveSenior Swim and Survive includes what to do when escaping from a capsized boat while extending swimming and survival abilities. Having gained these skills give sailing a try.Target age 8 years or older
  22. STAGE 13 - Wade RescueTo introduce skills and knowledge of safe water rescue and survival.Target age 10 years or older
  23. STAGE 14 - Accompanied RescueTo develop skills and knowledge of safe water rescue and survival.Target age 10 years or older
  24. STAGE 15 - Bronze StarTo develop skills and knowledge of safe water rescue and survival. Completion of this award prepares students for a Bronze Medallion when age ready.Target age 10 years or older
  25. ADULTAdult classes for those aged 18+. Suitable for all swimming abilities. From absolute beginners to stroke correction and advanced skills.
  26. TEENAGEOur Teenage classes are ideal for students aged between 12-17 who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons before, or need help with their swimming skills.Target age 13 to 16 years
  27. PRIVATE - NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE SIGNUPNOT AVAILABLE ONLINE. PLEASE ENQUIRE DIRECTLY WITH THE SWIM SCHOOL