Our Academy follows the structure initiated by the STA in the UK, a program called the “International Learn to Swim” Program. Our target is to provide a structured learning program for all children from 3 months old to adulthood, details of the full program can be viewed by clicking on the box below:
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Our Coaches are fully STA Qualified teachers and lifeguard instructors for all ages making sure that water safety is paramount for parents and children while in the pool. Learning the importance of safety and what can be done while in and around the pool is a large part of our program while enjoying our classes as much as we can. Swimming must be an enjoyable experience in order to develop through the program, without fun a child’s association with water may suffer. We also believe that swimming with mommy and/or daddy is a very important bonding experience and must be encouraged to become comfortable and confident around the pool.
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STARFISH is an innovative series of 6 progressive awards designed to introduce babies from 3 months old with the accompanying adult to a water adventure where water confidence and safety skills are introduced.
The series is undertaken in relatively shallow water (standing depth) with the guardian in the water holding and supporting the baby. The guardian is holding the baby throughout and it is important that the baby is supported properly, including the head; eye contact should always be maintained and words of encouragement frequently given.
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The STAnley First Steps Series is an exciting series of 7 progressive awards specifically designed to teach learners from 3 years – with an accompanying adult – basic swimming and water safety skills.
A child’s first learn to swim experience is one of the most important in terms of capturing and retaining their interest. We believe the best way to achieve this is to create safe environments in which children can be introduced to the water whilst having fun and by providing a progressive learn to swim programme that is both challenging and rewarding.
This series culminates with the STAnley Star award, which covers all the skills in the 7 awards ensuring that the learner is competent and confident in and around water.
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Our venues have been selected for a number of reasons, but most importantly for the following:
Temperature controlled For young swimmers the ideal temperature should be between 30 & 32 degrees
PH Levels controlled The optimum PH for pool water is 7.4, since this is the same as the PH in human eyes and mucous membranes. A PH of 7.4 also gives good chlorine disinfection.
Chlorine Levels controlled The chlorine level should stay between 1.0 and 3.0 parts per million (ppm)
Constant depth The pool depth is constant an average adult cannot stand up comfortably.
Sufficient shading The pools have enough shading at the time of the classes to allow for us to enjoy the pool, but we would still recommend you bring a sun hat and sun screen just in case
Added benefits that are provided by the venues:
20% discount on Food and Beverage at the hotel
FREE Valet parking
Use of clean and maintained facilities
Click on the box below for the location:
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Our swimming classes will run year-round with the exception of a few public holidays, it is important to know that should the weather conditions or pool conditions not be ideal we will advise against swimming in advance but you won’t lose that class a makeup will be arranged or carried forward. Our classes are structured in blocks of 5 classes as this is generally how long it will take to complete each level.
Further information and details can be found on our social networks and we would be extremely grateful if you could help us spread the word by following us, Liking us and tagging us whenever possible, click on the boxes to visit the pages:
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Things to bring:
Babies and toddlers still in nappies (diapers) are required to wear swimming nappies (diapers), we recommend “Pure Born Swim Pants”
Hotel Towels are provided but we recommend to bring your own as there is nothing better than a home washed towel for the little ones when they get out.
Available classes and times:
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Sunday - HYDE Hotel Business Bay
08:30 Parent & Baby Swim 3 months to 9 months old (with parent)
09:00 Parent & Baby Swim 10 months to 23 months old (with parent)
09:45 Parent & Toddler Swim 24 months to 36 months old (with parent)
10:30 Learn to Swim 3 years to 5 years (with parent)
Tuesday - HYDE Hotel Business Bay
09:00 Parent & Baby Swim 3 months to 18 months old (with parent)
09:45 Parent & Toddler Swim 19 months to 36 months old (with parent)
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Our programs are made extra special thanks to our supporting brands:
