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Swimming Academy – COVID Rules
PLEASE NOTE THE COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS:
- Please do not arrive no more than 5 minutes before your child’s lesson.
- Children must arrive in their swim wear, swim hats on and goggles in place if necessary.
- Only one parent/guardian to accompany child to lesson.
- One-way system on and off poolside.
- Please queue in the corridor as per signage.
- Children not to be on poolside until the lesson commences.
- We encourage you to shower at home to reduce the amount of time in the changing facilities.
- Parents to adhere to the social distancing rules in place whilst spectating.
- Hand sanitizer units available on entry to Reception and exiting of the Centre.
Nursery
3 months - 18 months
Introduction to swimming where parent and babe learn together getting the child used to the water. Builds confidence through Songs, movement also covers early skills and development.
Toddlers
18 months - 2½ years
A progressive class where parents assist in the learning process. Developing independent swimming skills and moving more freely around the Pool.
Tadpoles
2 - 3 ½ years
A transitional class from Toddlers lesson to the next step away from parent in the water.
Ducklings
2½ - 4½ years
Children progress in a fun and friendly atmosphere towards their Stanley 1-4
Ducklings Adv
2½ - 4½ years
Children progress more independently using floats and woggles for aids. Children are required to be able to travel on front and back 5 metres unaided.
Fishes
Developing basic safety awareness, the ‘Class’ scenario, basic movement skills & water confidence skills, swimmers may use aids, e.g. Woggles, floats etc.
Fishes Adv
Developing safe entries to the water including jumping in, basic floating, travel front & back up to a distance of 5 metres, plus rotation to regain upright positions.
Frogs
Developing safe entries including submersion travel up to 10 metres on their front & back, progress rotation skills and water safety knowledge. At this stage the swimmer will be assessed without the use of aids & support.
Turtles
Developing the understanding of buoyancy through a range of skills, refining kicking technique for all strokes, and swimming 20 metres to a given standard as directed by the STA.
Otters
Developing and working on technique on all strokes and swimming 50 metres to a given standard as directed by the STA. Building stamina, to work towards swimming lengths.
Seals
Developing ‘Watermanship’ through sculling and trading water skills and complete rotation, also performing all strokes for a distance of 100 metres to the given standards as provided by the STA within the ILSP resources.
Dolphins
Developing effective swimming skills including co-ordinated breathing across all strokes for a distance of 200 metres using a stroke of the swimmers choice, developing the water safety aspects & learn basic personal survival skills.
Sharks
Developing quality stroke technique up to 400 metres, incorporating skills already learnt, also learning basic personal survival skills.
Whales
An introduction into competitive swimming. Develops speed & endurance. Also working on timed swims.
Torpedos
A continuation of whales. Working on schedules rather than structured lessons, working on self-discipline and motivation.
Junior Lifeguard Training
Lifesaving skills introduced in a fun and structured atmosphere, for all 7 + years. Get involved in exciting new aquatic activities and develop first aid, survival and rescue skills
LESSON PROGRESSION
If you would like to discuss your child’s progress, or have ideas on how to help your child learn more effectively, please contact the Centre Manager Nick Gillespie on 01202 777766 or email ngillespie@thejunctionbroadstone.co.uk. We welcome your questions and feedback. Classes are 30 minutes in duration and follow the STA Swim Awards Scheme.
Monday - Sunday Lessons | |
Start Date: | W/C 4 January 2021 |
Finish Date: | W/C 29 March 2021 |
Duration: | 13 weeks |
Course Fees: | |
Junior Gold Members | £71.50 |
Junior Bronze Members | £71.50 |
Non Members | £84.50 |
Junior Lifeguard Lessons | |
Start Date: | W/C 4 January 2021 |
Finish Date: | W/C 29 March 2021 |
Duration: | 13 weeks |
Enrolment Fee: | £13.00 |
Weekly Session Fees: | |
Junior Bronze/Gold Members | £4.10 |
Non Members | £4.85 |
> Re-enrolment week: W/C 7 December 2020
> Last week of classes for present term: W/C 14 December 2020
> Change of day or time: Sunday 13 - Saturday 19 December 2020
> New swimmers may book: Sunday 20 December 2020 onwards
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