Use our swim school level finder to match your child’s experience to the right class.
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Students are confident submerging and going under water and will build on skills with minimal assistance and support from teachers. They will learn how to float independently, roll to take a breath and be introduced to freestyle arms with underwater reach and pull.
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FreestyleSwim 5m
Face submerged
Survival and safety techniques
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Glide forward and kick 3mHorizontal body position
Face in. Streamline, torpedo, flutter kick
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Scull and tread waterBasic hand and leg action
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Glide backwardKick for 3m and recover
Arms by side
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 11:00am
Monday - Thursday
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Children enrolled in our pre-school lessons develop their independence as they start to become more familiar in the water. Classes are centered on physical, social, emotional and cognitive development
Start swim level finder againSurvival and safety techniques
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Water safety sequence
Confident entry and exit from water. Float for 10–15 secs with floatation aid.
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Safe water entry and exit
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Open eyes under waterIdentify object
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Float or glide backward and recover10 sec float
With no aid
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Exhale in waterFace in
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Glide forward and recoverWaist deep
Streamlined hold for 5 secs
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SubmergeWaist deep
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 11:00am
Monday - Thursday
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
This level focuses on building on strokes, introducing basic freestyle breathing, the breaststroke kick and dolphin kick.
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FreestyleSwim 10m
Breathing - with flutter kick, no catch up.
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Breaststroke leg actionSwim 5m
On back (with board).
Survival and safety techniques
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Demonstrate survival scullingOn back
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Demonstrate forward rollBasic
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Glide backward and kick 5mWaist deep
Streamlined torpedo position with flutter kick.
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Water safety sequenceGlide and swim 10m
Recover to upright position. Support body in upright position and signal distress.
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 11:00am
Monday - Thursday
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
The main objective of this squad is stroke development and greater emphasis on improving endurance. The consolidation of more advanced skills and individual medley are introduced.
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4 x 100m backstrokeAt 2.20
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4 x 100m breaststrokeAt 2.20
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200m Individual MedleyContinuous
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Proficient in all turns
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4 x 100m freestyleAt 2.10
Survival and safety techniques
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During safety skills weeksAge appropriate
4:45pm
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Show competency in all four strokes. Introduction to breaststroke turns, breaststroke split stroke and backstroke turns. Swimmers are encouraged to swim twice per week to develop endurance and speed.
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6 x 50m kickAt 1.45
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Backstroke turnsBasic proficiency
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Breaststroke open and split stroke turnsBasic proficiency
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50m butterfly
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4 x 50m breaststrokeAt 1.20
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4 x 50m backstrokeAt 1.20
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4 x 100m freestyleAt 2.30
Survival and safety techniques
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During safety skills weeksAge appropriate
Mon & Tue
4:00pm
Wed
4:15pm
Sat
10:15am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Continue to develop freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Learn the basis of dive starts, tumble turns and the use of a pace clock.
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4 x 50m kickAt 2.00
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Freestyle tumble turnsBasic proficiency
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4 x 50m breaststrokeAt 1.30
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Dive startsBasic proficiency
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4 x 50m backstrokeAt 1.30
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4 x 50m freestyleAt 1.15
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25m butterfly
Survival and safety techniques
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During safety skills weeksAge appropriate
Tues
4:45pm
Wed
3:30pm
Thu
4:30pm
Fri
4:00pm
Sat
9:30am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Classes focus on stroke technique across freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. This will introduce survival strokes and elements of competitive swimming including diving and endurance training.
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Swim 150m - continuousCorrect technique
Backstroke 25m, breaststroke 50m, freestyle 50m, survival backstroke 25m
Survival and safety techniques
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Water safety sequence
Enter water using compact jump. Swim slowly for 4 mins using 2 survival strokes.
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Scull feet first on backSculling hand action
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Demonstrate eggbeater kickAlternating leg action
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:30am
Sunday
8:30am - 11:30am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Classes focus on stroke technique across freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. This will introduce survival strokes and elements of competitive swimming including diving.
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FreestyleSwim 50m
Correct technique.
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BreaststrokeSwim 25m
Correct technique.
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BackstrokeSwim 25m
Correct technique.
Survival and safety techniques
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Demonstrate dive entryShoulder deep
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Water safety sequence
Dive entry into deep water. Rotation of tucked body keeping face above water. Swim slowly for 3 mins using 2 survival strokes. Grasp thrown aid and kick to safety.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Classes focus on stroke technique across freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke and introduce learning to dive.
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BackstrokeSwim 15m
Correct technique
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Survival backstrokeSwim 15m
Symmetrical leg action.
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FreestyleSwim 25m
Correct technique.
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BreaststrokeSwim 15m
Symmetrical leg action
Survival and safety techniques
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Demonstrate surface diveShoulder deep
Recover an object.
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Water safety sequence
Step in entry. Scull for 60 secs using survival and horizontal sculling, keeping face above water. Grasp thrown floatation aid and swim for 60 secs. Be pulled to safety.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Classes focus on stroke technique across freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke.
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Survival backstrokeSwim 10m
Below water arm recovery.
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BreaststrokeSwim 5m
Basic
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FreestyleSwim 15m
Regular breathing - flutter kick, no catch up.
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BackstrokeSwim 10m
With flutter kick and correct hand entry.
Survival and safety techniques
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Water safety sequence
Swim and survival scull for 60 secs. Grasp object and be pulled to safety.
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Recover an objectChest deep
Minimum.
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Swim in deep water
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Scull headfirst on backWithout leg action
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
This level focuses on building on strokes, introducing basic freestyle breathing, the breaststroke kick and dolphin kick.
Start swim level finder againSwimming strokes
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FreestyleSwim 10m
Breathing - with flutter kick, no catch up
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Breaststroke leg actionSwim 5m
On back (with board)
Survival and safety techniques
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Demonstrate forward rollBasic
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Glide backward and kick 5mWaist deep
Streamlined torpedo position with flutter kick.
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Demonstrate survival scullingOn back
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Water safety sequence
Glide and swim 10m, recover to upright position. Support body in upright position and signal distress.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Students are confident submerging and going under water and will build on skills with minimal assistance and support from teachers. They will learn how to float independently, roll to take a breath and be introduced to freestyle arms with underwater reach and pull.
Start swim level finder againSwimming strokes
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FreestyleSwim 5m
Face submerged
Survival and safety techniques
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Glide forwardKick 3m
Horizontal body position. Face in. Streamline, torpedo, flutter kick.
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Scull and tread waterBasic hand and leg action
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Water safety sequence
Glide forward and recover to standing position. Float for 30 secs with floatation aid. Be pulled to safety.
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Glide backwardKick for 3m and recover
Arms by side
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
This beginner level is focused on water familiarisation and building confidence. Students will learn breath control, submersion, flotation and exploration of body position in the water.
Start swim level finder againSurvival and safety techniques
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Exhale in waterFace in
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Safe water entry and exit
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Open eyes under waterIdentify object
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SubmergeWaist deep
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Float or glide backward and recover10 sec float
Floatation aid acceptable
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Glide forward and recoverWaist deep
Streamlined hold for 5 secs
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Water safety sequence
Confident entry and exit from water. Float for 10–15 secs with floatation aid.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am - 11:00am
Friday
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 11:30am
Sunday
9:00am - 11:00am
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
6 months - 3 years
Our classes build water confidence and teach floating and basic swimming through group activities and water play. Parents must provide in-water supervision.
Age groupings:
- Parent & baby 1 (6m – 12m)
- Parent & baby 2 (12m – 24m)
- Parent & baby 3 (24m – 36m)
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 11:30am
Saturday
8:00am - 11.30am
{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
{firstName}'s swim level is Preschool Level {level}
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Contact the swim school to discuss the best enrolment option for you.
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Since {firstName} is over 18 years old, we recommend attending our adult swimming lessons.
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Since {firstName} is very young, we recommend attending the Parent & Baby classes (Level {level})
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We only offer classes for kids aged 2 years and above. As {firstName} is still very young they are not able to join our program yet.
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We only offer classes for kids aged 6 months and above. As {firstName} is still very young they are not able to join our program yet.
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{firstName}'s recommended swim level is
Since {firstName} is still a toddler, we recommend attending our Toddler swimming classes.
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Since {firstName} is still very young, we advise against swimming lessons until they are at least 6 months old.
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FAQs
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The swim level finder is a quick assessment tool that asks a series of questions about your child’s current swimming ability, confidence, and skills. Based on your answers, it recommends the most suitable level through a guided swim level assessment tool designed to match children with the right class.
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The tool provides a reliable starting point based on your child’s responses, helping narrow down the most suitable level. For more precise placement, you can also request a free swim assessment to confirm your child’s level with an instructor.
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The level finder takes approximately 5 minutes to complete, making it a quick and easy way to determine the right starting point through a short swim level assessment designed for busy parents.
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You’ll need a general understanding of your child’s swimming ability, such as whether they can float, kick, or swim short distances, to complete the swim level assessment based on your child’s current skills and confidence.
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Yes, if you prefer a more personalised evaluation, you can book an in-person assessment through a free swim assessment with the swim school team for accurate level placement.
