FAQs
Answers to your questions
Q. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE MY CHILD TO LEARN HOW TO SWIM?
A. Just like any other habitual skills, the rate your child will progress will vary from child to child. Some children may be more or less fearful, may be more or less athletically inclined, etc. Once a child starts lessons you can usually get an idea of how fast they will progress, although some progressions tend to take longer than others. One example is rotary breathing. This skill usually takes longer for younger children to learn.
Q. SHOULD PARENTS BE VISIBLE DURING THE CHILD'S LESSON?
A. If the child is constantly asking for "Mum or Dad" throughout the lesson and if the teacher is having trouble competing for attention, it is generally best to have the parent "out of sight and out of mind" until the child begins to bond with and trust the teacher.
Q. WHO ARE YOUR INSTRUCTORS AND WHAT TYPE OF TRAINING DO THEY HAVE?
A. All of our instructors are certified ASA/UKCC qualified teachers. Some are also First Aid and Lifeguard qualified. Each instructor is chosen for their ability to relay information as well as for their love of teaching children.
Q. ARE CAPS AND GOGGLES REQUIRED?
A. In the interests of safety we would like to emphasis the need to wear a swim cap. This is to enable identification of ongoing lessons. For hygiene purposes a swim cap is necessary. We recommend that beginners not use goggles unless advised by the instructor. Once your child will put their face in the water and open their eyes comfortably, then we can introduce goggles.
Q. WHY ARE THE CLASSES 30 MINUTES?
A. Based on our experience, 30 minutes is the right amount of time to keep your child interested, focused and happy in the pool. Our more advanced classes last for a longer period of time.
Q. ARE THE TEACHERS IN THE WATER?
A. Yes, with the non swimmers and beginner stages, and for demonstration purposes, with the learners and improvers.
