Westerfolds Swim School Armadale is a swimming school located in Armadale, Victoria. With a commitment to providing quality swim tuition, the school places a strong emphasis on stroke technique and development. The dedicated instructors at Westerfolds Swim School are Austswim and Swim Australia qualified, ensuring that students receive the highest standard of instruction. In addition to their qualifications, the instructors also participate in in-house training programmes and national professional development workshops, continuously enhancing their skills and knowledge.
With many years of experience under their belts, the passionate and committed instructors at Westerfolds Swim School are focused on ensuring the enjoyment and education of all their swimmers. The school's programme caters to a range of skill levels, from the nervous beginner to mini squad groups. The facility features a pool that is 22. 5 metres in length, with 3 lanes.
The pool has a shallow end of 1. 2 metres, which includes a submerged platform for young children, and a deep end of 2. 2 metres. Swimming lessons take place in a warm environment, as the pool is heated to a comfortable 33 degrees year-round.
Located within Goodlife Armadale at 1216 High St Armadale, Westerfolds Swim School Armadale provides an easily accessible and convenient location for families in the area.
The preschool swim programme at Westerfolds Swim School Armadale is designed for children aged 3 and above. With an emphasis on water confidence, children will gain the necessary skills to move independently and confidently through the water. Instructors focus on teaching foundational skills such as jumping in, dog paddling, facial submersion, blowing bubbles, and back floats before moving on to teaching the four main strokes. Each class has a limit of 4 children and runs for 30 minutes.
For school-aged children, Westerfolds Swim School Armadale offers swim lessons after school. These lessons focus on perfecting the four main strokes – freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Additionally, students will learn essential swim and survival skills, including clothed swims and rescue scenarios. Classes for school-aged children also run for 30 minutes.
For students who have mastered the four main strokes and are eager for more, Westerfolds Swim School Armadale offers accelerated swim lessons. These mini squad levels will take students to the next level of swimming, teaching skills such as butterfly, tumble turns, and racing formats. Led by experienced squad teachers, these classes run for 45 minutes.
The class schedules at Westerfolds Swim School Armadale accommodate various needs and availability. Preschool and school-aged classes are available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings. Accelerated swim classes for levels six and seven have wider availability, ranging from 1 to 8 students per class.
To participate in swimming lessons at Westerfolds Swim School Armadale, students are required to bring their own swim caps, goggles, bathers, and towels. Swim caps are compulsory for children over the age of 3. Students who easily get cold are recommended to wear a tight-fitting rash vest, and girls are kindly asked to wear a one-piece swimsuit (no bikinis).
Westerfolds Swim School Armadale operates on a fortnightly direct debit payment system. The swim programme is term by term, and there are no charges for public holidays or school holidays. Rates and availability can be obtained by contacting the school via email.
The school also offers make-up lessons, with six available within the Annual Programme. To receive a make-up class, absences must be registered online through the Westerfolds Customer Portal. Make-up classes do not carry over into the next year. Instructions on how to book a make-up class can be found on the school's website.
Westerfolds Swim School Armadale has specific closure dates throughout the year, which can be found on their website. Direct debit dates for payment are also listed on the website.
Enrolling at Westerfolds Swim School Armadale is a simple process. To secure a spot for your child, simply contact the school via email or through their website. The dedicated instructors at Westerfolds Swim School Armadale look forward to welcoming you and your child to their programme and helping them develop their swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment.