Transition Skills

Follow instructions and respond to teacher cues

Build confidence with parent/carer observing from outside the water

Entry & Exit

Safe water entry and exit techniques

Hand-walking along the pool edge towards the exit

Flotation Skills

Floating on the front and back with support or independently

Rotation & Orientation

Rotate the body vertically in the water with assistance or buoyant aids

Develop spatial awareness and comfort in the water

Swimming Skills

Glide on front and back, with and without push-off

Kick on front and back, with recovery to a secure position

Move continuously through the water

Begin combining arm and leg movements for coordinated swimming

Underwater Skills

Submerge face and body comfortably

Blow bubbles while submerged

Retrieve objects from underwater

(Recommended for 3,4 and 5 year olds)

Identify where water can be found around the home

Identify safe areas for entering and exiting water

Enter and exit the water

Float on front and back using a buoyant aid

Orientate the body using rotation with a buoyant aid

Kick on front and back using a buoyant aid

Glide on front and back

Move 3 metres continuously using arms and legs

Submerge the body and exhale in the water

Identify people who can help in an emergency

(Recommended for 5 and 6 year olds)

Identify dangers in aquatic environments around the home

Slide in entry and exit

Float on front and back and recover

Tread water using a buoyant aid

Fit a lifejacket and float

Glide on front and back, kick and recover

Swim 5 metres basic freestyle

Submerge to recover an object from chest deep water

Identify different ways to get help

Be pulled to safety with an aid

Float with a buoyant aid for 30 seconds and kick to safety

Identify rules for safe behaviour in and around home aquatic environments

Fall in entry and recover

Float on back for 30 seconds

Tread water for 30 seconds

Swim 10 metres freestyle with breathing

Swim 5 metres backstroke

Swim 5 metres survival backstroke kick

Swim through a submerged obstacle

Identify people and actions to help in an aquatic emergency

Be rescued with a buoyant aid

Perform a survival sequence to simulate an accidental entry

Identify aquatic environments

Step in entry

Float on front and back in deep water and recover

Orientate the body using rotation skills

Swim 15 metres freestyle

Swim 15 metres backstroke

Swim 10 metres survival backstroke

Swim 10 metres breaststroke kick

Surface dive and recover an object from shoulder deep water

Recognise an emergency and call for help

Talk rescue

Compact jump

Head-first and feet first sculling

Float, scull or tread water wearing a lifejacket

Swim 25 metres freestyle

Swim 25 metres backstroke

Swim 15 metres survival backstroke

Swim 15 metres basic breaststroke

Recognise and support an emergency

Reach rescue using a rigid and non-rigid aid

Perform a survival sequence with a buoyant aid

Identify and describe hazards in aquatic environments

Stride in entry

Float, scull or tread water for 1 minute

Swim 50 metres freestyle

Swim 50 metres backstroke

Swim 25 metres survival backstroke

Swim 25 metres breaststroke

Swim 10 metres dolphin kick

Surface dive, swim underwater for at least 1 metre and recover an object from shoulder deep water

Throw rescue 5 metres from safety using a buoyant aid

Perform a survival sequence without a buoyant aid

The Teenage Beginner course is designed specifically for teenagers aged 13–17 who are new to swimming or want to build basic water confidence. The program focuses on developing essential swimming skills in a safe, supportive, and fun environment.

Students will learn fundamental water safety, floating, breath control, and basic strokes. Through guided instruction, participants will gain comfort in the water, improve coordination, and build confidence at their own pace.

No prior swimming experience is required. Our certified instructors provide personalised support to help every teen progress, whether their goal is to enjoy recreational swimming or prepare for more advanced lessons.

Key Skills Taught:

Water safety and comfort

Floating and treading water

Breath control and submersion

Basic swim strokes

The Squad Swimming Program is designed for swimmers who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to take their skills to the next level. This program focuses on stroke refinement, endurance, speed, and race techniques in a structured and challenging training environment.

Swimmers will follow a progressive training plan that includes aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, interval training, starts and turns, and race strategies. The program is led by experienced instructors who provide individualised feedback to help each swimmer reach their personal goals—whether that’s improving technique, building fitness, or preparing for competitions.

Squad levels may be structured by age and ability to ensure appropriate training intensity and progression.

Key Focus Areas:

Stroke technique and efficiency (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)

Starts, turns, and finishes

Endurance and sprint training sets

Racing skills and competition readiness

Goal-setting, teamwork, and discipline

Ages: Varies by squad level (typically 10–18+)