Every swimmer starts somewhere. Explore the skills our certified instructors teach one-on-one at your home, condo, rented or community pool, from first floats to race-ready strokes.
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Your child learns to keep a smooth, well-timed breaststroke as the swims get longer, first 50 and then 100 metres. It turns breaststroke into a stroke they can use for fitness, fun and longer swims.
Your child learns the smooth, rolling wave that powers butterfly, moving through the water like a dolphin. It is the rhythm the whole stroke is built on, and many children find it great fun.
Kids · Teens · AdultsYour child learns the beat of butterfly: two kicks for every arm stroke. Getting the kicks in the right place is what makes the stroke flow instead of feeling heavy.
Kids · Teens · AdultsYour child learns to take a quick breath straight ahead, with the chin close to the water, without breaking the stroke. A low, quick breath keeps butterfly smooth and makes it much less tiring.
Your child puts the body wave, the kicks, the arms and the breath together into full butterfly. They start with 5 metres of good stroke and build up to 25 metres.
Your child learns a slow, restful stroke on the back, where the face stays out of the water the whole time. It is a calm way to keep moving while resting, and breathing is easy throughout.
Your child learns the underwater part of the butterfly arm stroke, with both arms pulling together. This is where the arms push your child forward and set up the swing over the water.
Your child learns to swing both arms forward over the water together, the part that gives butterfly its wing-like look. A low, relaxed swing keeps them moving and feels much easier than a big lift.
Your child learns a calm stroke swum on the side, with the face out of the water and the eyes looking ahead. It is a restful way to keep going and builds good balance in the water.
Kids · Teens · Adults · SeniorsYour child learns to move a short way with the face out of the water, seeing ahead and breathing freely. It is a practical skill for getting calmly to the wall or the steps.
Kids · Teens · Adults · Seniors