Facts and questions
What is the temperature of the pool?
The temperature fluctuates between 30° & 35°.
What is the perfect age to start lessons?
This differs from child to child due to fact that they develop at different rates. We recommend that pupils start with us from 18 months for learn to swim. Or 6- 18 months for water familiarization.
How long do children take before they can swim by themselves?
All children are different, and will learn at a different rate. This is due to a number of factors, including but not limited to:
- Their confidence in the water
- Their determination
- Their personality
- Their concentration and ability to follow instruction during lessons
- Physical strength and stamina
- How much time they spend in the water
Some learn quickly (a few months), others take much longer. It is impossible for us to say how long they will take.
Is it possible to drown proof a child?
NO. No-one is ever drown proof. We do however say that a child is “water safe” once they have mastered certain water safety techniques and can swim a short distance by themselves. Even the strongest swimmers can drown in certain situations. The emphasis needs to be on safety and an adult should be present at all times when children are swimming.
Is 15mins long enough for a lesson?
15mins is the perfect length of time for a productive swimming lesson for young children, particularly for beginners. Babies and toddlers can’t concentrate on one activity for too long and lose interest in longer lessons. Swimming is also a very physical activity and little bodies get tired. 30 min lessons are available for stronger swimmers from 3 years old upwards.
Should I get goggles for my child?
We prefer that children don’t learn with goggles.
Children become so reliant on their goggles, that if they don’t have them they can’t swim at all (even though they can swim with goggles). If this is the case – they are not water safe. Once they can swim without goggles, they are welcome to wear them for comfort.
Is it worth coming to moms/dads and tots lessons?
The point of moms/dads and tots swimming (6-12/18 months) is to build their confidence in the water and to get them familiar with and comfortable in the water, this provides the basis for learning to swim and once they are strong enough to learn to swim they will learn quicker. It is also a great bonding activity to do with your baby and learn how to handle them in the swimming pool.
Does swimming in winter make you sick?
No. Viruses are transmitted by direct contact between people and causes illness – not cold weather. The reason the likelihood of getting sick is higher in winter is due to the fact that people are indoors more and this creates a prime opportunity for germs to spread.
How does the payment of fees work?
Invoices are sent out before the start of the term. Fees are due up front in full. A repayment plan can be arranged for those who request it.
If a pupil starts in the middle of the term, they will pay a pro-rata rate. Payment by EFT or deposit, no cash or card facilities.
Lessons will be suspended if payments are not made on time.
How do the terms run?
lessons run in accordance with the WCED school calendar. There are optional additional holiday clinics run for those who want to continue swimming during the school holidays.
What happens if lessons fall on a public or school holiday?
There are no lessons scheduled for any public and school holidays
What happens if a swimmer misses a lesson?
Lessons missed are paid for and forfeited.
Though our instructors do try to assist where they can, it depends on availability and cannot be guaranteed.