Our program is thoughtfully designed based on decades of swimming research and experience. We progress students through the most contemporary and effective methods of swimming skill acquisition.
My Paddles Journey
Students are encouraged through their swimming education by collecting certificates for passing stages, participating in events and making outstanding achievements in their weekly lessons. These milestones can be showcased in their own ‘My Paddles Journey’ certificate folder and cherished for a lifetime.
Aquatots
Developing the basics of breath control, buoyancy and propulsion. Students build safety awareness and confidence in the water as they work towards achieving the skills to survive a fall into a pool.
Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle | Orca | Tadpole | Frog |
Foundation
Foundation begins by developing a streamlined body position, propulsive flutter kick and efficient breathing skills. This progresses into achieving both freestyle and backstroke while also strengthening survival skills in deep water.
Stage 5 |
Stage 6 |
Stage 7 |
Stage 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starfish | Trout | Penguin | Snapper |
Intermediate
Students start to swim longer distances as they refine their technique. Breaststroke and butterfly are introduced in progressive steps. Students learn more advanced survival strokes and skills to prepare for open water situations.
Stage 9 |
Stage 10 |
Stage 11 |
Stage 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus | Platypus | Dolphin | Shark |
Advanced
Advanced focuses on perfecting technique in all four of the competitive strokes. Endurance and stamina is increased as students work on distance, speed and efficiency. Knowledge and practice of competitive starts, turns, rules and strategies are developed.
Stage 13 |
Stage 14 |
Stage 15 |
Stage 16 |
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| Seal | Swordfish Bronze | Swordfish Silver | Swordfish Gold |
Adults
Tailored progressive program for each individual to achieve the desired swimming goals at the individual's own pace.
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