Swimming Skills · Bishopstown

Swimming skills.

For confident swimmers ready to refine their strokes, build endurance and enjoy the rhythm of lane swimming.

A swimmer practising lengths in a marked swimming lane
Who it’s for
Confident junior swimmers
Where
Bishopstown
Groups
Sharks 1 & Sharks 2

What your child will work on

Make every length count.

A programme for confident junior swimmers, with Sharks 1 and Sharks 2 groups. Develop technique, endurance and confidence in the lanes.

Refine your strokes

Develop front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly.

Make every length count

Practise lane swimming, starts, turns and diving techniques with your instructor.

Build endurance

Develop distance, speed and consistency through guided practice.

Find your group

The team uses an assessment to recommend the right starting level. Published age ranges are 8–12 for Sharks 1 and 8–15 for Sharks 2.

Your next step

Find their
starting point.

Book a free assessment at Bishopstown. A short swim helps the team recommend the right group for your child.

Lesson fees, times and places depend on the current course. Children progress when the required skills are met.

Looking for Churchfield or Douglas lessons?

Before your first lesson.

What should we bring?

Bring swimwear, a swimming hat and a towel. Ask the team about any extra items needed for your child’s group.

Does a parent or guardian need to stay?

A parent or guardian must stay on site throughout a child’s swimming lesson.

Read the admission policy
What if we already attend lessons?

Speak to your instructor or reception about progression and your next booking. The parent guide also explains the lesson process.

Parent guide

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