Swim with Swimathlon Swim School

Swimathlon Preschool Program (18 Months to 5 Years)

Our preschool swimming program supports early aquatic development through age-appropriate, child-led instruction. Lessons are delivered in the comfort of your home pool by AUSTSWIM-accredited instructors, with a focus on safety, confidence, and joyful exploration.

Program Structure

18–30 Months (Parent & Child Sessions)

• Gentle water introduction with caregiver support

• Sensory play, songs, and bubble blowing

• Supported floating and safe water entry

• Building trust and emotional comfort in aquatic environment

.3.5–5 Years (Preschool Independence)

• Front and back floating with minimal support

• Independent kicking and gliding

• Basic stroke development (e.g., dog paddle)

• Jumping in and climbing out safely

• Underwater retrieval and breath control

• Reinforcement of water safety and emotional regulation

Teaching Approach

• Gentle, child-led pacing with clear visual cues

• Warm, supportive instruction tailored to each child’s stage

• Use of Swimathlon mascot for continuity and reassurance

• Emphasis on emotional safety, aquatic readiness, and skill progression

Swimathlon School Age Program (5–12 Years)

Swimathlon Swim School offers structured swimming lessons for school-aged children, supporting confident, capable swimmers through progressive skill development, stroke technique, and water safety education. Lessons are delivered by AUSTSWIM-accredited instructors in your home pool, with a focus on personalised instruction and emotional readiness.

Program Stages

Stage 1: Foundation Skills (5–7 Years)

• Safe water entry and exit

• Independent floating and gliding

• Breath control and underwater retrieval

Stage 2: Stroke Development (6–9 Years)

• Freestyle and backstroke technique

• Streamlining and body position awareness

• Rhythmic breathing and bilateral coordination

• Introduction to breaststroke kick

• Deep water confidence and treading

Stage 3: Stroke Refinement & Endurance (8–12 Years)

• Full stroke development: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke

• Dive techniques and underwater streamlining

• Lap swimming and endurance building

• Water safety scenarios and rescue basics

• Goal setting and progress tracking

Teaching Approach

• Individualised instruction tailored to age and ability