Our Program
Our program is based on Royal Life Saving Australia’s Swim and Survive program, developed from the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework which provides extensive training for both swimming technique and water safety. From this framework, we have developed a comprehensive program of lesson plans for each level, age and ability.
Learn to Swim Classes
The Learn to swim program is for children ages 4 years and older.
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Level 01 - Independent movement
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Level 02 - Basic freestyle arms over, back kicking and sculling
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Level 03 - Freestyle with bilateral breathing introduction of backstroke
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Level 03+ - Introduction of survival backstroke kick
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Level 04 - Introduces breaststroke kick, survival backstroke kick and arms
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Level 05 - Introduction of basic breaststroke with arms and legs
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Level 06 - Correct breaststroke timing and introduction of dolphin kick
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Level 07 - Introduction of basic butterfly arm
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Level 08 - Introduction of sidestroke, butterfly drills and tumble turns​​
Transition Squad
Geelong Swimming Club, Learn to Swim provides an opportunity for swimmers enrolled into the learn to swim program that want to progress and join the Geelong Swimming Club (GSC).
Transition squad is for levels 05 and onwards, it provides on deck coaching with experienced and accredited GSC coaches and provides a pathway to competitive swimming.
Swimmers must commit to their one regular Learn to Swim lesson and one transition squad session a week. ​
For more information on this squad, please see the flyer below.
Advanced Classes
If your swimmer has completed the Learn to Swim program and wants to further develop their swimming, fitness, and survival skills, our advanced class offers one hour of training led by an experienced Geelong swimming club coach and/or teacher.
Brilliant swim school! The instructors genuinely want to support each child’s development and make sure they are ready to progress to the next level.
They are receptive to feedback and understand that each child has different strengths and abilities. The environment is also much quieter and less chaotic than I’ve found elsewhere.
- Gemma
The GSC Learn to swim has been incredible to see the potential in our kids and grow their confidence in the water and improve their ability every lesson.
It would be great to have the gate on Thornhill Road open all of the time to access the pool, rather than coming across from the back car park.
- Ddot
This is my son’s 4th swimming school and we’re so glad we found it when he was 5yo.
Teachers, program, facility are all amazing. I recommended them to all my friends who are looking for swimming class for their kids.
- Che
Holiday Intensives
We offer a 5-day intensive program during each holiday break for swimmers looking for an extra boost. Each program focuses on skills and drills tailored to your swimmer’s level. With an additional lesson each day, swimmers can build confidence in and around the water, accelerate their progression, and strengthen muscle memory.
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Enrolment opens closer to each holiday period — we send an email to our families with details, and sign-ups are completed easily through our portal.
Adult Swimming Classes
Our adult swimming lessons are designed for Beginner and Intermediate swimmers who are looking to build confidence and improve their skills. Taught by our highly qualified instructors, classes are held on Friday evenings from 6:45 PM onwards.
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Interested in joining? Please contact our admin team at info@geelongsclts.org.au for more information.
