SPLASHERS! Swim School

Swimming is an important life skill for children, teens and adults. Enrol your child in a Splashers! Swim School program at Sutherland and Caringbah Leisure Centres, where you will have access to:

  • Nationally accredited swim instructors
  • Year-round heated pools
  • Intensive holiday programs
  • Ability to stay and play after lessons
  • Lessons from six months to adults

We have classes designed to build confidence and support progression for children, teens and adults.

First Lap and Active Kids vouchers are accepted.

Currently we do not offer make up lessons. Should your child miss two or more consecutive learn to swim or squad lessons due to illness or injury, a credit may be applied. It is your responsibility to provide a medical certificate to programs@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

Please be aware that all swim school enrolments are continuous and roll over to the following term. You do not need to re-enrol each term. If you wish to stop swimming lessons at the end of the term, you will need to provide 30 days' notice via email to programs@ssc.nsw.gov.au.

Pricing

2024 Swim School Term Dates

Start:  Monday 29 January 2024

Finish:  Sunday 14 April 2024

Please note: All swim school enrolments are continuous and there are no classes on public holidays.

Start: Monday 29 April 2024

Finish: Sunday 7 July 2024

Please note: All swim school enrolments are continuous and there are no classes on public holidays.

Start: Monday 22 July 2024

Finish: Sunday 29 September 2024

Please note: All swim school enrolments are continuous and there are no classes on public holidays.

Start: Monday 14 October 2024

Finish: Sunday 22 December 2024

Please note: All swim school enrolments are continuous and there are no classes on public holidays.

2025 School Holiday Intensive Programs

Week 1: Monday 6 January to Friday 10 January

Week 2: Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January

Week 3: Monday 20 January to Friday 24 January

Week 4: Tuesday 28 January to Friday 31 January

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

Week 1: Monday 14 April to Thursday 17 April

Week 2: Tuesday 22 April to Thursday 25 April

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

Week 1: Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July

Week 2: Monday 14 July to Friday 18 July

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

Week 1: Monday 29 September to Friday 3 October

Week 2: Tuesday 7 October to Friday 10 October

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

How to Book

1. Contact us for a free swim assessment
Our friendly customer service staff can conduct a verbal assessment on 02 8536 9777 (Sutherland) or 02 9525 6777 (Caringbah).
2. Complete and Submit
Complete the Learn to Swim Agreement form and Direct Debit form. Both forms need to be filled out and submitted before your enrolment is complete.
3. Confirmation
Once your forms have been processed, we'll find a suitable class for your child. We'll send you an email confirmation to let you know you're now a member of SPLASHERS! Swim School!

SPLASHERS! Swim School Levels

Students are placed in the suitable class level for their swimming ability. Their progress is monitored during the term by the instructor and supervisor.

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Nursery (6 months - 13 months)
Parents/carers participate in these sessions, focusing on water awareness and confidence.
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Advanced Nursery (13 months - 3 years)
Parents/carers participate in these sessions focusing on water awareness and confidence.
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Frys
Focus on confidence, water safety, water familiarisation. Children learn to float, do a torpedo dive and dog paddle independently.
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Eels
These children are comfortable in the water and can float and dog paddle independently. They are taught freestyle arms and kick on their back.
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Duck
Children with good coordination of arms and legs are taught basic freestyle. Two-stroke breathing and backstroke arm techniques are introduced and reinforced.
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Crayfish
Freestyle stroke is strengthened in this level. Children learn bilateral breathing and backstroke arm and leg techniques. Children’s stamina is increased. Breaststroke kick is introduced.
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Bluebottles
Child has the strength and stamina to swim backstroke and freestyle using bilateral breathing. Technique and body position are focus points of this group. Breaststroke kick is strengthened.
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Angelfish
Child is capable of swimming 25 metres in both freestyle and backstroke. Endurance work and stroke correction is required to strengthen the swimmer. Upon completion of this level, the child is qualified to join Sutherland Leisure Centre's Development Squad Program.
Teen Learn to Swim
Teen
30-minute classes introducing teenagers to swimming in a social and friendly environment. Teens will focus on developing water skills, fitness and progressing to learn all strokes.
Suitable for students aged 11 – 17 years of any swimming ability.
Adult Learn to Swim
Adult
45 minutes lessons are available to adults of all abilities who want to learn to swim and develop their water safety skills. Remember, it is never too late to start your aquatic journey!

Learn to Swim at Engadine Leisure Centre

The Learn to Swim Program at Engadine Leisure Centre is run by independent contractors Justine and Mick of Maroney Swim Team. Maroney Swim Team is a local business that has been coaching, developing, inspiring and motivating swimmers to be their best for the last 25 years. Programs start from 3 years of age.

Contact Maroney Swim Team:
Phone
0417 285 777

Email
maroneyswimteam@gmail.com

Learn to swim level descriptions

  • Stage 1 - Life Saving techniques, diving, jumping, water familiarisation
  • Stage 2 - Stroke formation, freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and underwater skill.
  • Stage 3 - Swimming distance 5-6meters. Focus on repetition on good stroke drills and technique, kick and body position in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
  • Stage 4 - Swimming distance 7-8meters. Focus on repetition on good stroke drills and technique, kick and body position in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
  • Stage 5 - Swimming distance 10m. Full pool movement. Focus on repetition on good stroke drills and technique, kick and body position in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
  • Stage 6 - Swimming distance 10-15meters.  Introduction to BS, focus on skills, kick, freestyle, backstroke. Integration into squad at this level.