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

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2024 term dates

TERM 1
Saturday 27th January – Thursday 28th March
(Good Friday Easter Weekend)

TERM 2
Monday 15th April – Sunday 30th June

TERM 3
Monday 15th July – Sunday 22nd September

TERM 4
Monday 7th October – Sunday 22nd December

Please note there are no lessons running on Public Holidays.

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

ST KILDA SEA BATHS 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.

ST KILDA SEA BATHS 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 and Advanced levels)
  • Inclusive Swim Program
  • Private 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 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 infants Water Babies Program. Starting from 6 months of age Parents/ Guardians join the baby/toddler in the water for a 30min group class with one of our specially qualified infants swim instructor. Our Water Babies program is a great way to start your child’s aquatics learning and introduce them to water safety and familiarization through fun games and activities. The swim curriculum has been specifically designed around children’s growth and development, and classes are kept to a maximum of 10 per class.

WATER BABIES 6-12 MONTHS

WATER BABIES 6-12 MONTHS

Parent/Guardian aquatics education
Safely enter and exit the water with Parent/Guardian.
Exploration of water
Introduction to submersion with instructor guidance
Introduction to floating and movement
Socialisation through songs and games

WATER BABIES 12-24 MONTHS

WATER BABIES 12-24 MONTHS

Parent/Guardian aquatics education
Introduction to independent safe entries and exits into the water
Introduction to movement in the water
Submersion
Assisted floating with parent/guardian
Socialisation through songs and games

WATER BABIES 24-36 MONTHS

WATER BABIES 24-36 MONTHS

Parent/Guardian aquatics education
Independent safe entries and exits into the water
Independent movement with use of an aid
Introduction to independent blowing bubbles
Assisted floating with aid
Introduction to water safety skills and survival techniques
Introduction to kicking with an aid

FAIRY PENGUIN - TRANSITION LEVEL – 3-4 YEARS

FAIRY PENGUIN - TRANSITION LEVEL – 3-4 YEARS

In order to prepare your child for our “Learn to Swim and water safety” program, we now have a transition level to ensure they’re ready to start lessons independently without any parents in the lesson.

Safe entries and exits.
Independent monkey crawling along the wall.
Blowing bubbles and face submersion
Assisted glides from instructor to parent/ guardian and side of the pool
Assisted floating
Introduction to kicking and paddling movements
max of 8 Students/Parents plus one teacher
30 min lesson

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

Safe pool entry and exit unaided
Aiming to submerge face and blow bubbles with confidence
Independent “monkey crawling” along the wall
Aided floating on front and back
Introduction to independence “paddling” with an aid
Introduction to safely jumping with assistance
Introduction to independent swimming for 1m
Essential Water Safety and Survival skills
Max of 4 Students per class with 1 instructor

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

STARFISH - LEVEL 2

STARFISH - LEVEL 2

Safely enter and exit the water independently
Introduction to breathing techniques
Independent floating on front and back
Introduction to different styles of movement through water (torpedos and gliding)
Independent kicking with an aid
Safe jump/dives and swim to an instructor
Essential Water Safety and Survival skills
Max of 4 Students per class with 1 instructor

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

JELLYFISH - LEVEL 3

JELLYFISH - LEVEL 3

Demonstrate 3 different safe entries
Understanding of side breathing / “bubble and breath”
Swim 15 meters basic freestyle
Swim 15 meters basic backstroke
Introduction to duck dives
Introduction to survival strokes and treading water
Jump/dive in entry at the deep end and swim to the side of pool
Essential Water Safety and Survival skills
Max of 4 Students per class with 1 instructor

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

OCTOPUS - LEVEL 4

OCTOPUS - LEVEL 4

Swim 25 meters freestyle with correct breathing technique
Swim 25 meters backstroke
Introduction to breaststroke
Independent treading water and survival strokes
Recover objects from the deep end
Dive in with correct technique
Essential Water Safety and Survival skills
Max of 5 Students per class with 1 instructor

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

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN - LEVEL 5

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN - LEVEL 5

Freestyle 50 meter with correct technique
Backstroke 50 meter with correct technique
Breaststroke with correct technique
Survival strokes with correct technique
Introduction to dolphin kick
Introduction to tumble turns
Introduction to racing dives
Essential Water Safety and Survival skills
Max of 6 Students per class with 1 instructor

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

STINGRAY - LEVEL 6

STINGRAY - LEVEL 6

100 meters of Freestyle with correct technique
100 meters of Backstroke with correct technique
100 meters of Breaststroke with correct technique
100 meters of Sidestroke with correct technique
Independent butterfly
Introduction to race techniques for swimming carnivals
Essential Water Safety and Survival skills
Max of 8 Students per class with 1 instructor

Congratulations you made it to the finish line, well done!
Swimming is an important life skill, please keep on swimming and join one of our Squads!

SQUID SQUAD (JUNIOR)

SQUID SQUAD (JUNIOR)

Building endurance and stamina for all swimming strokes
Strengthening drills for all strokes
200m of freestyle, backstroke and breastroke
50m butterfly
Introduction to racing dives/entries for all strokes
Maximum of 8 per class with one instructor
45min class

GUMMY SHARK SQUAD (SENIOR)

GUMMY SHARK SQUAD (SENIOR)

Building endurance and stamina for all swimming strokes
Strengthening drills for all strokes
300m of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke
100m butterfly
Introduction to competitive swimming
Maximum of 8 per class with one instructor
60min class

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 Advanced

ADULT BEGINNER

ADULT BEGINNER

Ideal for people with little or no experience in the water who want to improve their confidence levels. These classes will provide an understanding of the basic skills required for water awareness, aquatic safety and swimming skills. Max of 4 per class

ADULT INTERMEDIATE

ADULT INTERMEDIATE

Designed for people with basic swimming and water safety proficiency who want to extend these skills. The classes provide tuition in stroke development, timing and breathing and include water safety skills such as treading water and further developing survival strokes. Max of 5 per class

ADULT ADVANCED

ADULT ADVANCED

For the more experienced swimmer looking for specific stroke correction to improve technique and endurance. We can also assist with specific training programs for Triathlons and Ocean Swimming. Max of 5 per class

SWIM SCHOOL INTENSIVE HOLIDAY PROGRAM

NEXT PROGRAM:

AUTUMN 2024 –
08-12th April

WINTER 2024 –
08-12th July

SPRING 2024 –
30th September – 04th 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.

There is the option to do 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 private sessions. Our Intense programs are very popular and book up quickly. Does this interest you?

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 LESSONS

We offer two make-up lessons per term. See FAQ’s for make-up lesson Policy.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & PRICING

WATER BABIES, PRESCHOOL and SCHOOL AGED students

6months -12 years Swim School Membership
Students have access to the pool outside lessons.
$20.50 Per Lesson

ADULT SWIM SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP

Access to pool outside lesson times not included.
$20.50 Per Lesson

PRIVATE LESSON RATES PER 30 MINUTES

1:1 LESSON – $50 Per Lesson

2:1 LESSON – $60 Per Lesson

3:1 LESSON – $75 Per Lesson

SQUID AND SHARK SQUAD

Lesson 1-hour Swim School Membership
Students have access to the pool outside lessons.
$22.50 Per Lesson

ADULT SWIM SCHOOL + POOL MEMBERSHIP

Access to the pool outside lessons.
$30.50 Per Lesson

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