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Swim Programmes, Classes and Sessions

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About Our Swimming Programmes

The South Waikato Indoor Pool facility has a number of swim programmes that are designed for everyone's enjoyment and learning.

These include:

  • Learn to Swim
  • Swim Academy
  • Adult Learn to Swim
  • Baby Classes, Thursday Mornings
  • Water Woggle classes
  • Water exercise classes for all
  • Lane swimming
  • Rehabilitation

For more information call our friendly pool staff on 07 885 0739 or check the details below.

Payment for Programmes, Classes and Sessions

Payment to be made at time of booking. See out Fees and Charges page for current class and programme prices.

Our Programmes, Classes and Sessions

"Learn to swim is all about having fun while you learn. It builds water confidence, giving children a great feeling of being safe in the water."

Classes are 25 minutes long and run from 8-10 weeks per term.

Learn to Swim classes are for ages three and older and are focused on building confidence in the water. Our instructors have a real passion for teaching your children to swim and have a wealth of ideas for encouraging children to be safe around water.

Pre-school lessons focus on building and growing your child’s confidence in the water. We teach basic water skills and safety to keep your children safe around water.

  • Preschool 1 – Suitable for first timers
  • Preschool 2 – Suitable for Children that have attended a class before
  • Preschool 3 – Suitable for children that have attended more than two terms prior

Learn to Swim Enrolment Form

To assist your child in our Learn to Swim Programme we recommend that they come to practice at least one other time per week. Our team is currently running a promotion for free swims to help your child!

Ask our staff for a concession card.

And your child can get some FREE practice swims!

Learn to Swim Levels Explained

Level 1: Starfish Classes are designed for the total beginner who is not comfortable putting their head under water. There is a focus on water confidence activities, fun games and enjoyment in the pool with the aim for children to be comfortable putting their head under the water and doing basic assisted floating.

Level 2: Seahorse Classes are designed for children who are comfortable putting their head under the water. There is a focus on floating, gliding and submersion. Children are introduced to basic flutter kick, leg circles and freestyle arms.

Level 3: Orca Classes continue to work on freestyle and introduce backstroke and breastroke. These classes help children develop effective freestyle arm and kick action. There is a focus on developing a long legged kick for both freestyle and backstroke. Backstroke and breaststroke arms and sculling action are introduced and children learn to swim a basic breaststroke.

Level 4: Dolphin Classes focus on developing correct and relaxed breathing action. Students are taught bilateral breathing in freestyle and activities focus on rotation and body position. Students continue to develop breaststroke and basic backstroke confidently. There is more of a focus on technique and breathing over mileage as it is important to develop a strong foundation before increasing distances.

Learn to Swim development...

Level 5: Shark Classes help students refine their freestyle breathing as well as body position and techniques in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. This level builds on what is learnt in Dolphin and continues a focus on technique while adding more distance.

Swim Academy is the next step: Classes emphasise technique while building endurance. Distances are increased while maintaining a strong focus on technique in all strokes. There is a focus on maintaining a good body position in all strokes and improving timing and efficiency. Students continue to work on tumble turns and butterfly arm action. This squad can provide a transition point between learn to swim and competition training. It is also for children who are not ready or wanting to be involved in competition training but would like to develop their fitness and technique in a squad based programme.

Please Note: Learn to Swim runs Monday-Thursday 3pm-6.30pm and Saturday morning 8am-10.30am and occupies half of the leisure pool and one lane of the main pool.

During term time, school swimming sessions for water safety may be scheduled at the pools from Monday to Friday, between 9.15am and 2.15pm. We kindly ask you to contact us in advance to confirm the availability of spaces before attending.

Mother with baby attending the one of the Baby Classes

Thursday mornings between 9am-11am, children can start lessons at three months! The earlier you start teaching your child to swim, the better they will swim and the more comfortable they will be in the water. They’ll learn to hold their breath, reach and grab, roll from their tummies to their backs and begin learning to float. Not only is this an incredible bonding experience to have with your little baby, but it is also great for early socialisation.

Term One 2023 begins Thursday 9 February.

  • 9am-9.30am: 3 months - 1 Year
  • 9.30am-10am: 1 Year - 2 Years
  • 10am-10.30am: 2 Years - 3 Years
  • 10.30am-11am: 3 Years - 4 years

Toddler Tadpole classes are for the littlies just starting out in the water. Build your child's confidence in the water with an introduction to floating, moving and underwater activities. Classes are on every Thursday morning during the school term, from 10am until 11am with an instructor from 10.30am. Normal pool entry for caregiver and baby applies.

There's lots of singing, splashing and learning. Classes are for ages three months - four years old.

Programme flyer

Classes are 25 minutes long and run from 8-10 weeks per term

If your child is already confident in the water and can swim at least two lengths of the 25m pool, Swim Academy is the perfect programme for them. Swim Academy classes focus on stroke correction and building on your child's confidence and skills in the pool.

Your child's first lesson is an assessment of their water confidence and capability. It's also a chance for instructors and swimmers to familiarize themselves with each other.

  • Swim Academy 1 – First time in the swim academy
  • Swim Academy 2 – Children who have attended academy prior for one or more terms

Swim Academy Enrolment Form

If you've ever wanted to learn to swim properly then look no further than your local Indoor Swimming Pool, right here in Tokoroa. Please enquire at reception.

No pressure, just lots of support. Classes will start with a group assessment to gauge where you're at. Take that plunge and join up today, you're never too old to learn to swim. Just turn up if you're keen.

Learn to Swim Enrolment Form

Our timid sessions provide the opportunity to swim widths (11m) instead of the 25m length. They’re aimed at those who are just starting out after lessons or who lack confidence in the main pool. With swimming instructors on hand, these sessions are a safe space to build confidence and improve on a vital like skill. Additionally, these sessions can help adults overcome fear or anxiety related to swimming, enhance fitness levels and open fosters a sense of accomplishment that can lead to a healthier, more active lifestyle.

Our ladies only swimming sessions will provide a comfortable and supportive environment for women who prefer privacy, cultural considerations, or simply a space to exercise without any concerns. These sessions often promote inclusivity, confidence building and a sense of community among women.

Splishy, splashy fun with the inflatables. Aqua Splash is a session for children 8yrs and over, who are confident in deep water. Come and challenge yourself on the inflatable wipe out slide. Join along for a splashing good time! (Children attending will need to complete a swim test to assess that they are confident in deep water.)

Swimming for seniors offers various benefits, including

low-impact exercise that’s gentle on joints, improves cardiovascular health, enhances muscle strength and aids

in flexibility. Senior swimming sessions often provide a supportive environment, fostering social connections and promoting mental well-being alongside physical fitness.

Adults-only swimming sessions offer a serene and focused environment for adults to exercise, unwind and socialise. Perfect if you want to swim uninterrupted lengths for fitness or relaxation. It can also cater to specific needs like fitness training, therapeutic exercises or simply providing a more relaxing atmosphere for adult swimmers. Half the pool will be divided into lanes to accommodate all abilities and the other half will be open for social swimming or exercise.

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