children swimming lessons

WE RUN THE SWIM IRELAND AQUATICS ACADEMY

Our aquatics academy will empower and inspire children to challenge themselves on their own personal journey of learning to swim.

The curriculum encompasses a range of teaching methodologies with a real focus on repetitive, accurate and quality practice with elements of guided discovery.

The programme is delivered through structured play, ensuring the lessons are well planned with clear learning outcomes whilst engaging children in fun and relevant activities.

Whether choosing this programme to make sure children are safe in water, to develop and maintain their aquatic fitness or with future Irish medals in mind – Swim Ireland’s Aquatics Programme will deliver.

booking instructions

Swimmers can register automatically into our Swim Academy for the following levels. - Pre-School and Junior Academy.

Please read the age and criteria for each level carefully prior to making a booking. If our swim staff deem the child to lack the necessary competencies and abilities for that level where possible the child will be moved. This is dependant on availability. On booking, please keep to the recommended age of the level. 


Swim 21 Training run on a continuous rather than 'term' basis, so you can join anytime and purchase in 10 class blocks. 

Our automated system will message you when you run low on class credits, and you can decide to retain your space in the academy/renew once your session credits reduce.


Please note: a child will be moved to a more appropriate level if our swim teacher deems the child to lack the necessary competencies and abilities for that level or if a child is not settling into that level.
Age
Class
What To Expect
4.5 Years +
Junior 1
By the end of Junior 1, swimmers can enter the water safely using two methods, push and glide from the wall on front and back, rotate 360 degrees, perform alternating and simultaneous actions of arms and legs, blow bubbles with their face underwater, and identify who can keep them safe in the water.
This is the first level and suitable to swimmers with little to no swimming lesson experience.
5 Years +
Junior 2
By the end of Junior 2, swimmers can perform the in-water diving skills, are introduced to streamlining, will develop their floatation, body position, kick, arm action, and breathing, can identify pool equipment, and list safety rules.
Children will be in one armband in this class, if two armbands are needed please book junior 1 as children cannot stand in the water.
6 Years +
Junior 3
By the end of Junior 3, swimmers can jump into the water safely, float on front and back, submerge fully under the water, push, and glide, perform simultaneous and alternating kick and arm action, and demonstrate how to seek help in an emergency.
Children will not be in armbands and need to be able to thread water and be confident in water where they cannot stand.
7 Years +
Junior 4
By the end of Junior 4, swimmers can perform a forward fall to enter the water safely, ‚oat in various positions, rotate 360 degrees, perform the four strokes with emphasis on kick, and tread water for 15 seconds.
Children will not be in armbands and need to be able to thread water and be confident in water where they cannot stand.​

Baby Swimming Lessons

Important Terms & Conditions:
  • Bookings are purchased in blocks of 8, 10, 12 or 14 sessions and all bookings must be completed via our online booking system. Bookings are non-refundable and terms and conditions apply. 
  •  Bookings are on a first come, first served basis and due to class capacity limits, spaces cannot be guaranteed. Please continue to check our website for additional spaces.
  • Teachers have the final say in determining the level your child will be taught at. if you register your child into our Junior Children’s Programme to a level above their ability the child will be removed from that level, and it will be the parents/guardian’s responsibility to find a more appropriate class time to suit the child’s ability. We ask all participants in our Academy to follow our policies and procedures for delivery and Health and Safety. We deliver our Academy using CoursePro which is a continuous Academy system. Parents/guardian’s must register for this system and top up classes if you wish to retain your place in the class. Parents are requested to drop their kids at the lesson start time and then view from the viewing gallery. We ask that parents wear appropriate pools shoe covers over their footwear when poolside. 
  • When your child has reached 100% in their current level you will receive notification to say they are ready to move, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to find a class in the next level. Please be aware we cannot guarantee a place in the next level on the same day or time as their current level.
  • When you arrive at the leisure centre you must check in for lessons at main reception. Check in is given 15 minutes prior to the lesson start time. No access will be given prior to this time. This is to allow cleaning between sessions.
 
CoursePro – Home portal will facilitate you to get:
· Updates on your / your child’s progress
· Priority on renewal of your space
· See when they are being moved and where they can be moved to as they develop their skills and technique
· Carry out all payment transactions online
· Email reminders when your class credit is running low
· View your / your child’s Swim Course History
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