Swim Programs

Beginner classes have only four students; teachers are in the water with individual one-on-one instruction. Once children can swim freestyle and backstroke correctly for 10m they move to Seals (max 6, teacher out of water), then Dolphins in the 25m pool, then Sharks, Bronze and Silver (stroke technique and fitness, 6–8 per class). All classes include survival skills.

Fair make-up system: cancel before 2pm weekdays or 8:30am Saturdays and reschedule within 8 weeks; no reschedule = half price fee; late/no-show = full fee. Payment as you go, no upfront fees.

Quieter pool for toddlers taught by someone other than a parent. Max 4 teachers, each with 4 students in our shallow warm pool; instruction is individual and one-on-one. Parents at pool edge until children are familiar. Focus on water safety, confidence and enjoyment; freestyle and backstroke for the more advanced. At 10m freestyle and backstroke they move to the next level (max 6, teacher out of water, breaststroke, butterfly, deep water – those classes run in the after-school program). Survival skills in all classes.

Make-up: cancel before 10:30am on lesson day, reschedule within 8 weeks; otherwise half price or full fee as per policy. Payment as you go. First lesson free.

Spend quality time with your toddler in one of the best pools for babies in Hoppers Crossing. We prefer two lessons per week; Mum or Dad accompany them in the water. Classes are designed so parents play an essential role under the guidance of experienced teachers (one of our baby teachers won Austswim Infant Teacher of the Year 2004). Max 7 students per class.

Some babies float by themselves at 6 months and float fully clothed at 9 months; some swim backstroke and freestyle and attempt breaststroke and butterfly by 2.5 years. Emphasis on water awareness, enjoyment and survival skills.

We cater for all levels, from true beginners who need water confidence to adults who can already swim laps but want stroke correction. No children in the pool at adult class times – just fellow adults learning new skills.

Squad builds on the refined stroke from lessons to make swimmers stronger using correct technique. We do 50m time trials on all strokes 3 times a year; results on the noticeboard and website. We compete twice a year as a team and hold 2–3 Intra Shawn's Squad meets. Shawn's Squad cap worn at squads and competitions; optional bathers, Team T-Shirts $25, Hoodies $40.

Students must continue lessons for at least the first 10 weeks; we encourage swimming twice a week for best results. No squad during school holidays.

Gold Medal times (50m): Freestyle 40s · Backstroke 48s · Breaststroke 54s · Butterfly 50s

Our certificates inspire and encourage students and give parents constant feedback on their children's progress. Students work through 11 certificate levels as they build skills from beginner through to squad level.