NOTICE: SWIMMING POOL CHANGE ROOM & STEAM ROOM CLOSURE 25TH FEB – 28TH FEB

NOTICE: Swim school is planned to recommence on the 13th July. If you are not enrolled currently please submit an enquiry booking. This will be subject to any further updates from the Government. For FAQ please click here.

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JUNE SPLASH DEAL

MAKE A SPLASH THIS JUNE
Dive into the fun with 1 FREE lesson per child and lessons from just $23.
Simply enrol for Term 3 before June 30 and start your swimming journey with us!
Swim where the Ocean meets Learning!
Jump in Now!  Spots Limited

Terms & Conditions

  • New memberships only
  • 1 free lesson per child
  • Minimum 1 term enrolment required
  • Must apply between June 1 – June 30
  • Valid for group classes only
  • Not valid for private lessons
  • Not valid with other offers





    2026 Term Dates

    TERM 1
    Tuesday 27th January – Thursday 2nd April

    TERM 2
    Monday 20th April – Sunday 28th June

    TERM 3
    Monday 13th July – Sunday 20th September

    TERM 4
    Monday 5th October – Sunday 20th December

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    Swim school lessons will not run on Saturday the 25th of April (ANZAC day)
    The Saturday program will be extended and an additional class will run on Saturday the 4th of July.
    Any questions please feel free to email the swim school at swimschool@southpacifichc.com.au

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    Please note there are no lessons running on Public Holidays.

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    All new swim school enrolments will be open two weeks prior to the new term start date.

    SOUTH PACIFIC SWIM SCHOOL

    Our Swim School operates from our 25M sea water pool overlooking the St Kilda beach. All of our programs provide students with the opportunity to develop a lifelong connection to swimming . We have a strong focus on water safety and survival skills as well as swimming technique. Our water is derived directly from the sea, then filtered and heated to a soothing temperature for lessons. We use minimal chlorine making it suitable to those with sensitive skin. Our swimming programs run in line with the Victorian public school terms. Swimming lessons are run by qualified and caring instructors with all classes running for 30 minutes.

    CLASSES

    Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to build your confidence in the water, or an experienced swimmer wanting to improve your stroke, now is the time to call and enrol in one of the following classes:

    • Water Babies Infants Program (6-36 months)
    • Learn to Swim and Water Safety Program (ages 3 – 16 years)
    • Adult Swim Program (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Endurance levels)
    • Inclusive Swim Program
    • Private 1:1, 2:1 sessions
    • Holiday Programs

    CLASSES

    Whether you are a complete beginner wanting to build your confidence in the water, or an experienced swimmer wanting to improve your stroke, now is the time to call and enrol in one of the following classes:

    • Learn to Swim (Ages 3-16)
    • Aqua Babe Classes ( 6 – 36 months)
    • Adult Stroke Correction
    • Adult Beginners
    • Adult Intermediate
    • Intense Learn to swim holiday program
    • Inclusive Swim Program

    WATER BABIES PROGRAM LEVEL GUIDE

    Get your little superstars comfortable and confident in the water with our Water Babies Program. Starting from 3 months of age, Parents/Guardians join the infant/toddler in the water for a 30-minute group class with one of our specially qualified infants swim instructors. Our Water Babies program is a great way to start your child’s aquatics learning and introduce them to water safety and familiarisation through song socialisation, water play and activities. The swim curriculum has been specifically designed around children’s growth and development. Our Program includes a 3-week rotation. This involves 2 weeks of fundamental swimming skills and a 3rd week which includes a survival and recovery class where students learn the important water safety skills, essential to your child’s swim journey. Classes are kept to a maximum of 9 per class.

    KRILL 3-6 MONTHS

    KRILL 3-6 MONTHS

    Parent/guardian aquatics education
    Bonding for child and parent/guardian
    Water formalisation
    Learn through water play
    Learn through socialisation and song
    Build water confidence
    Encourages muscle development
    Benefits coordination and balance
    Implements survival and recovery skills

    SEA SHELL 6-12 MONTHS

    SEA SHELL 6-12 MONTHS

    Parent/guardian aquatics education
    Bonding for child and parent/guardian
    Water formalisation
    Safe Entry and Exit
    Learn through water play
    Learn through socialisation and song
    Build water confidence
    Encourages muscle development
    Benefits coordination and balance
    Implements survival and recovery skills
    Implement floating skills
    Implement kicking skills

    CORAL 12-24 MONTHS

    CORAL 12-24 MONTHS

    Parent/guardian aquatics education
    Bonding for child and parent/guardian
    Water formalisation
    Safe Entry and Exit
    Breathe control and submerging
    Learn through water play
    Learn through socialisation and song
    Build water confidence
    Encourages muscle development
    Benefits coordination and balance
    Implements survival and recovery skills
    Implement floating skills
    Implement kicking skills

    STARFISH 24-36 MONTHS

    STARFISH 24-36 MONTHS

    Parent/guardian aquatics education
    Bonding for child and parent/guardian
    Water formalisation
    Safe Entry and Exit
    Breathe control and submerging
    Learn through water play
    Learn through socialisation and song
    Build water confidence
    Encourages muscle development
    Benefits coordination and balance
    Implements survival and recovery skills
    Introduction to independent swim

    HERMIT CRAB  3-4 YEARS

    HERMIT CRAB 3-4 YEARS

    Must be 3 years of age for this level
    Safe pool entry with instructor at the start of lesson
    Aiming to Submerge Face and blow bubbles
    Starfish back float aided by instructor
    Doggy paddle with noodle
    Front and Back kicking with board
    Jumps from side of pool into instructor's hands
    Max of four students per class

    To advance to Sea Dragon level child needs to be able to get to side of pool with face in even if it is 1m away from wall plus all above

    3 YEARS AND UP: LEARN TO SWIM LEVEL GUIDE

    Our Learn to Swim and Water Safety program is designed for children from ages 3 years and up. The 30-minute small group lessons are taught by our AUSTSWIM qualified instructors who pride themselves on creating a fun and comfortable learning environment. Our program focuses on building you child’s confidence in the water and establishing a lifelong relationship with swimming and learning essential lifesaving water safety skills. All of our levels have been names after local sea life in our very own Port Phillip Bay.

    SEA DRAGONS - LEVEL 1

    SEA DRAGONS - LEVEL 1

    Independent safe entry
    Submerge full face and blow bubbles 3 seconds
    Front starfish float supported by teacher 5 seconds
    Back Starfish float supported by teacher 5 seconds
    Stationary straight leg kicking on pool side
    Front kicking with noodle 3 metres
    Back kicking with noodle 3 metres
    Doggy paddle with belt 5 metres
    Independent monkey crawl along wall
    Introduce treading water holding wall
    Jump into instructors’ arms from side of pool
    Level 1 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 4 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    CLOWNFISH - LEVEL 2

    CLOWNFISH - LEVEL 2

    Recover object from 0.5 metres
    Unaided front float for 5 seconds
    Unaided back float for 5 seconds
    Front streamline 3 metres
    Back streamline 3 metres
    Front kicking with board and bubble breath 10 metres
    Back kicking with board 10 metres
    Unaided doggy paddle 10 metres
    Jump and swim to wall independently
    Treading water 15 seconds
    Level 2 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 4 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    JELLYFISH - LEVEL 3

    JELLYFISH - LEVEL 3

    Duck dives up to 1 metre deep
    Front streamline 5 metres
    Back streamline 5 metres
    Torpedo on front 5 metres
    Torpedo on back 5 metres
    Introduce freestyle on Board 10
    Introduce backstroke with belt 10 metres
    Treading water 30 minutes
    Jump in and float on back
    Level 3 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 4 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    SEA TURTLE - LEVEL 4

    SEA TURTLE - LEVEL 4

    Sea Turtle - Level 4

    Duck dives up to 1.5 metres deep
    Freestyle 15 metres
    Backstroke 15 metres
    Introduce survival backstroke 15 metres
    Treading water 1 minute
    Introduce seated dive
    Level 4 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 4 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    FAIRY PENGUIN - LEVEL 5

    FAIRY PENGUIN - LEVEL 5

    Duck Dive without goggles up to 1.8 metres
    Freestyle 25 metres
    Backstroke 25 metres
    Introduce dolphin kick 10 metres
    Introduce breaststroke kick with board 10 metres
    Survival backstroke with no goggles 25 metres
    Treading water 2 minutes
    Kneeling dive
    Level 5 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 5 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    STINGRAY - LEVEL 6

    STINGRAY - LEVEL 6

    Freestyle 50 metres
    Backstroke 50 metres
    Introduce butterfly 15 metres
    Introduce breaststroke 15 metres
    Survival backstroke with no goggles 50 metres
    Introduce sidestroke with board 25 metres
    Treading water 3 minutes
    Introduce standing dive
    Level 6 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 5 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    OCTOPUS - LEVEL 7

    OCTOPUS - LEVEL 7

    Freestyle 100 metres
    Backstroke 100 metres
    Butterfly 25 metres
    Breaststroke 25 metres
    Sidestroke 25 metres
    Introduce eggbeater treading 3 minutes
    Introduce racing dive
    Introduce tumble turns
    Introduce swivel turns
    Level 7 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 6 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    SQUID - LEVEL 8

    SQUID - LEVEL 8

    Freestyle with tumble turns 100 metres
    Backstroke with tumble turns 100 metres
    Butterfly with swivel turn 50 metres
    Breaststroke with swivel turns 50 metres
    Sidestroke 50 metres
    Eggbeater treading 5 minutes
    Racing dive start into strokes
    Level 8 water safety and survival skills

    Maximum of 6 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to Junior Squad, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    SWORDFISH - JUNIOR SQUAD

    SWORDFISH - JUNIOR SQUAD

    Freestyle with tumble turns 200 metres
    Backstroke with tumble turns 200 metres
    Breaststroke with swivel turns 100 metres
    Butterfly with swivel turns 100 metres
    Sidestroke 100 metres
    Medley 100 metres
    Reach rescue
    Throw rescue

    Maximum of 6 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to Middle Squad, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    GREAT WHITE SHARK - SENIOR SQUAD

    GREAT WHITE SHARK - SENIOR SQUAD

    Freestyle with tumble turns 800 metres
    Backstroke with tumble turns 800 metres
    Breaststroke with swivel turns 200 metres
    Butterfly with swivel turns 200 metres
    Medley 400 metres
    Distance Swim Level 1: 800 metres
    Distance Swim Level 2: 1km
    Distance Swim Level 3: 1.5km

    ADULT SWIM PROGRAM

    Our Adult Swim Program caters for all levels of ability, from absolute beginners to those wanting to fix their technique and or train for an open water swim race! Our instructors work individually with each adult student and help build up different elements of your swimming to increase strength, cardio vascular fitness and most importantly improve technique. We have three different levels in our Adult Swim Program: Beginner, Intermediate and Adult Squad

    ADULT BEGINNER

    ADULT BEGINNER

    - Independent back float
    - Introductory backstroke 25m
    - Front streamline with kick
    - Introductory freestyle 25m
    - Introductory breaststroke 15m
    - Dolphin kick
    - Treading water

    Maximum of 4 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    ADULT INTERMEDIATE

    ADULT INTERMEDIATE

    - Freestyle 50m
    - Backstroke 50m
    - Breaststroke with bent elbows 25m
    - Introductory butterfly 25m
    - Introductory dive; seated or kneeling
    - Treading water

    Maximum of 5 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    ADULT ADVANCED

    ADULT ADVANCED

    - Freestyle 100m
    - Backstroke 100m
    - Butterfly 50m
    - Breaststroke 50m
    - Race dive
    - Treading water
    - Partner rescue

    Maximum of 5 students per class with 1 instructor

    To advance to the next level, the student must be able to perform the above criteria.

    ADULT SQUAD

    ADULT SQUAD

    1-hour lessons designed for those wanting to improve stroke correction and build stamina in the water. These lessons are ideal for those training for triathlons and wanting to refine their technique. Classes are tailored towards the students’ needs and can focus on all the Adult Advanced skills.

    Maximum of 5 students per class with 1 instructor.

    SPLASH! HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

    2026 UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

    Summer: Monday 19th to Friday 24th January

    Autumn: Monday 13th to Friday 17th April

    Spring: Monday 28th September to Friday 2nd October

    Our intense program is a fantastic way for students to accelerate their swimming skills and also further develop their water safety skills. The classes run for 30 mins each day for the whole week, so you would attend each day at the same time for the full week. We see many students process quickly over the intensives as they build on their skills each day.

    Our intensive programs are highly sought after and tend to fill up fast!

    ENROLMENTS

    Enrolments can be made by completing the below enrolment & payment form online. Once submitted you will receive an online confirmation including your swim school contract.

    For more information regarding our Swim School please contact Reception on 9525 4888 or email swimschool@southpacifichc.com.au

    To sign up online please review the payment options below and register.

     

    CANCELLATIONS

    Our swim school memberships are a term commitment. All swim school cancellation requests will be processed at the end of Term and need to be in writing, emailed through to swimschool@southpacifichc.com.au

     

    AUTOMATIC RENEWAL

    Bookings will automatically renew into the next term unless we receive a cancellation request for the end of term by email.

     

    SUSPENSIONS

    We offer the option to suspend during term breaks for a small fee of $2.50 per week to hold your booking. We do not offer suspensions during the school term however.

     

    PARKING

    Swim school members can collect a voucher from reception on weekdays to receive 50% off parking. This is not available on weekends. Visit the Care Park website for pricing.

     

    MAKE-UP LESSON POLICY

    • You must have notified us at least 2 hours prior to the lesson time that you won’t be attending by emailing swimschool@southpacifichc.com.au

    • Maximum of two make-up sessions per student per term

    • Make-up classes are not permitted in the first week of term

    • All make-up classes are subject to availability.

    • Make-up classes must be made within 5 weeks of the missed lesson. These 5 weeks include the holiday periods.

    • Make-up classes cannot be exchanged for refunds or credit towards future lessons.

    • Make-up lessons can only be used with an active membership. Cancelling one’s membership forfeits all make-up lessons.

    MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & PRICING

    WATER BABIES 3-6 Months

    3-6months Swim School Membership
    Students do not have access to the pool outside lessons.
    $15.00 Per Lesson

    WATER BABIES 6 Months to 4 Years

    6 months – 4 years Swim School Membership
    Students have access to the pool outside lessons.
    $23.00 Per Lesson

    PRESCHOOL and SCHOOL AGED students

    4 -12 years Swim School Membership
    Students have access to the pool outside lessons.
    $23.00 Per Lesson

    JUNIOR AND SENIOR SQUAD

    Lesson 1-hour Swim School Membership
    Students have access to the pool outside lessons.
    $25.00 Per Lesson

    PRIVATE LESSON RATES PER 30 MINUTES

    1:1 LESSON – $60 Per Lesson

    2:1 LESSON – $70 Per Lesson

    ADULT SWIM SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

    Access to pool outside lesson times not included.
    $23.00 Per Lesson

    ADULT SWIM SCHOOL + POOL MEMBERSHIP

    Access to the pool outside lessons.
    $33.00 Per Lesson

    ADULT SQUAD

    1 hour intermediate and Advanced

    Access to the pool outside lessons for $10 extra per week
    $30.00 Per Lesson 

    SPLASH! HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

    Make a SPLASH! this holiday! Dive into 5 days of intensive, fun-focused learning in small groups of no more than 4 students.

    Group Classes (Max 4 Students): 5 Class Program $115

     

    PRIVATE LANE HIRE

    Private lane hire is available. Bookings essential. Please phone Reception on 9525 4888 or email swimschool@southpacifichc.com.au to arrange your next private lane hire.

    ARE YOU READY?

    For any Swim School enquiries please get in touch via our form or on 03 9525 4888

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      St Kilda Sea Baths
      10 – 18 Jacka Boulevard
      St Kilda 3182
      PHONE: 03 9525 4888
      Mon-Thu
      5am-9:30pm
      Fri
      5am-8:30pm
      Sat-Sun
      7am-6:30pm
      Public Holidays
      8am-4:30pm