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Good Afternoon All

We do hope that you have all stayed safe and well during this current lockdown.

The Junction is very pleased to announce that the Junior Swim Academy will recommence from Monday 19 April 2021 onwards,
 
The April 2021 term will be for a duration of 13 weeks, dates will be starting W/C 19 April 2021 and finishing W/C 12 July 2021.  We have transferred all participants from the January term over to the April term on the same level, day, time and teacher.

Direct debit payments will recommence from 12 April 2021, if you need to make any changes to bank details, please contact Karen Brixey (Administrations Manager) on 01202 777766.  Course fees will be transferred over, so no payment will be required if you paid upfront for January 2021.
 
We look forward to welcoming you all back to the Centre.

Regards

Nick Gillespie
Centre Manager

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.  

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. 

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.

2 - 3 ½ years 
A transitional class from Toddlers lesson to the next step away from parent in the water.

2½ - 4½ years  
Children progress in a fun and friendly atmosphere towards their Stanley 1-4 

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.

Developing basic safety awareness, the ‘Class’ scenario, basic movement skills & water confidence skills, swimmers may use aids, e.g. Woggles, floats etc.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Developing quality stroke technique up to 400 metres, incorporating skills already learnt, also learning basic personal survival skills.

An introduction into competitive swimming. Develops speed & endurance. Also working on timed swims.

A continuation of whales. Working on schedules rather than structured lessons, working on self-discipline and motivation. 

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.