How Important Is It for Children to Learn How to Float?
Learning to Float Is Really Important for Children to Master Early On Not least because it is an essential for safety. If a child accidentally falls into water and they don’t know how to float, they are more likely to panic and get into difficulty. In conjunction with breath control and swimming mechanics, teaching a…
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When Should My Baby Start Swimming Lessons?
Wondering when your baby can begin baby swimming lessons? At AquaBuddies Swim School in Coogee and North Bondi, we often hear this question from new parents. According to Olympic swim coach Laurie Lawrence and experts from the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) and Royal Life Saving Society Australia, infant swim classes can safely start as…
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Is there a Best Time to Start Swim Lessons for Children?
Is There Really a “Best” Time to Start Swim Lessons for Children? Studies in Australia suggest children begin to master water confidence and basic aquatic locomotive skills at around four years of age. But babies can begin getting familiar in the water from the age of six months. Guidelines from AUSTSWIM, the national swim teaching…
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Seasonal Swimming
Why Swimming All Year Round Matters (Yes, Even in Winter!) When you think of swimming, do long summer days at the beach spring to mind? You’re not alone. But while summer may feel like peak swim season, swimming is a life-saving skill that should be nurtured year-round — especially for children who are still learning.…
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Why Repetition is So Important When Learning to Swim
Why Repetition Matters in Swimming Lessons Remember that saying: once you learn to ride a bicycle, you never forget? It’s the same with learning to swim as well – these are skills that you don’t forget and are lodged in muscle memory. But What is Muscle Memory? It sounds confusing because memory isn’t actually…
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The Benefits of Early Swimming for Baby – and You
Why Starting Swim Lessons Early Makes a Difference Introducing your baby to a swim environment early – from around six months old – can offer lifelong benefits. Caue Tench, who teaches baby swim classes at Coogee, says: “I see how early swimming creates a great bond between parent and baby. They get to spend quality…
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The Benefits of Holiday Swim Intensive Programs
Why Holiday Swim Intensive Programs Are So Effective As the holiday season approaches, many families are keen to get their children involved in activities that will keep them healthy and active. One increasingly popular option is enrolling in holiday intensive swim programs, where swimmers can practice their swim skills no matter what level they are…
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