F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

 

   

 How long does it take to learn how to swim?

Learning how to swim is determined by a number of different factors.
- The age of the swimmer.
- The frequency of attendance of     
   swimming lessons.
- How often the swimmer practices the
   skills they have learnt.
- Any fears the swimmer may need to
   overcome.
- The co-ordination skills of the
   swimmer.
- The attitude the swimmer has
   towards swimming.

Children under the age of 3 are taught basic water safety skills and orientation in the water.
Between the ages of 3 and 6 children start to develop more muscle co-ordination which allows them to develop their swimming into a clearly identifiable stroke.
From 6 years and up, children begin to learn the more intricate details of each stroke and develop their swimming skills to a higher level of efficiency and accuracy.
Adults are taught the basics such as floating and safety in the water and then move on to learning the strokes.

Can I make up classes?

We pride ourselves in the high level of individual attention which is given to our swimmers.  In order to ensure that this standard is maintained, each swimmer is allocated a specific time slot.  Due to this we are unable to make up any classes which have not been attended by the swimmer.  Making up classes in another time slot would only jeopardize the level and quality of teaching that we could provide to our swimmers who attend their lessons as agreed to when joining our swimming school.

Is the pool heated?

We have an indoor, heated swimming pool.  The temperature is maintained at 29 -31 degrees in the summer months and between 30 and 33 degrees in the winter months.

Why are swimming lessons important for my child?

How many horror stories have you heard in recent months of children drowning?
Often the child drowned while visiting a friend or family member and when there was adult supervision present.  No parent wants their child to become a statistic.  We believe that swimming is an essential life skill in South Africa.

Not only will you have peace of mind once you know that your child can swim, your child will be engaging in a wonderful form of exercise which works all the major muscle groups.

 


 

 Are there changing facilities at the pool?

We have a male and female changing room, equipped with changing mats for babies, heaters in the winter months, and hair dryers.

There are two toilets on the premises.

Can I watch my child swimming?

We have a separate viewing room for parent's where you can sit in comfort and are able to clearly view your child swimming in the pool.



What happens if my child cries?

Some children are very emotionally attached to their parent's and others have a fear of the water itself and crying is a natural way of expressing this.

If a parent makes the decision to stop lessons because the child is crying, they will be sending out the wrong message.  The child who has a fear of water may now develop a life long phobia of swimming.  And the child who is emotionally attached may learn that swimming teachers or strangers cannot be trusted.

We believe that if the parent's are positive yet firm with the child and willingly hand the child into the teacher's care, the child will very quickly learn that the teacher is someone that they can trust and that swimming lessons are fun and enjoyable.  This will also give them the confidence to try new things and will help to build their self confidence. 

Our teachers are sensitive to children's needs and will take the necessary steps to gradually introduce the child into the swimming lessons activities.  If the child displays serious symptoms of trauma while swimming, private lessons may be the answer to helping the child overcome any water phobias that they may have.

What do I need to bring?

Your child will need a costume, a swimming hat and a towel.

If they are swimming in the Baby and parent classes, they will need to wear a pull up nappy.

If they are swimming in the stroke or pre-squad classes they need to bring training flippers.