The North Curl Rockpool Swimming Club is thrilled to announce an upcoming local swimming event! Whether you're an experienced swimmer or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone who wants to have a splashing good time in the water.
At the Manly Andrew 'Boy' Charlton (MABC) Swim School, they offer a fantastic swimming program for children of all ages. From Monday to Saturday, they provide 30-minute lessons that focus on improving swimming technique and essential personal survival skills. They firmly believe in the importance of preventing drowning and promoting safe aquatic activities. So, if you're looking for a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative, look no further than the MABC Swim School!
The swim school caters to children of different age groups and skill levels. For the little ones aged 6 to 36 months, they have Parent and Child Water Familiarisation Classes. These classes introduce young children to water safety and teach them basic swimming skills like going underwater, floating, jumping, turning, and holding.
Preschool-aged children, between 3 to 5 years old, can enrol in the Learn to Swim program. This program aims to build water confidence and focuses on essential water safety skills. Children will learn how to climb out of the pool, resurface and float, paddle, and gradually develop freestyle and backstroke techniques.
For school-aged children, the Learn to Swim and Stroke Development program is perfect. This program offers seven levels and provides a balanced approach to swimming. The emphasis is on survival skills, stroke correction, and development. By participating in this program, children will improve their swimming strength and confidence.
The swim school also offers a specialised program called Swim Stars, designed specifically for children with special needs. These classes focus on building muscle strength, physical endurance, flexibility, self-control, and safety. Parents have the option to choose between group or private lessons for their child, with groups limited to a maximum of three students per class.
The swim school's Minis program serves as an entry level to their squad program. This 30-minute program is suitable for swimmers who have completed Active Award levels and are ready to transition to the squads program. Students in this program will focus on developing all four strokes, learning basic training techniques, and mastering skills like diving from the blocks, correct turns, and using the pace clock. Please note that specific swimming times and session requirements must be met to join this squad.
The swim school understands that sometimes students may need to miss a lesson. That's why they offer a make-up option. If a student notifies the school at least 30 minutes before the lesson, they will receive a family swim/practice pass to use for another session. Each student is eligible for six family practice passes per calendar year, valid until 31st December.
If a student is going away, they can take advantage of the swim school's four suspension weeks per calendar year. By providing 14 days' notice, the student's regular class can be suspended, and they will only be charged a minimal fee of $5 instead of the full price for the lesson. To request a cancellation or suspend a class, the swim school provides relevant forms that need to be completed.
Please note that during the Christmas period, the swim school will not run lessons on specific dates. Lessons will be paused starting from the last Saturday of 16/12/23 and will resume on the first Monday of 15/01/2024. We kindly ask all participants to mark these dates in their calendars.
The swim school also offers various other programs and documents to ensure a smooth experience. These include an enrolment form, a swim ability questionnaire, terms and conditions, a credit card authorisation form, and forms for changing bank details or requesting cancellations, notifications, and suspensions.
So, if you're excited to dive into the world of swimming or looking to improve your skills, don't miss out on this fantastic event by the North Curl Rockpool Swimming Club! Contact the MABC Swim School today via email or visit their centre in person to learn more and enrol. Trust us, it's going to be a splashing good time!
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