Learn to Swim

This is where everyone, of any level, can learn the basics of swimming and water survival skills.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our ‘Learn to Swim’ program is designed for individuals of all ages and abilities. We provide structured, expert-led lessons focusing on essential swimming techniques, water survival skills, and confidence-building in a safe and supportive environment.

At Water Mates Swimming Academy, we believe swimming is more than just a skill—it’s a lifelong asset that promotes fitness, safety, and fun. From mastering the basics to enhancing your strokes, our tailored lessons ensure that every swimmer progresses at their own pace.

Why Join ‘Learn to Swim’?
Expert instruction for all levels
Focus on water safety & survival skills
Encouraging & inclusive learning environment
A gateway to a healthier, active lifestyle

Take the plunge and start your swimming journey today!

Our Syllabus

Water Safety

All beginners will start from Water Safety as it is the most important aspect of swimming. Learn to survive in the water and build up your water confidence with Water Safety!

Freestyle

The fastest and most common stroke of all: the Freestyle. Swimmers of all levels will utilise this stroke as it is the most basic, and efficient of them all.

Backstroke

The Backstroke is a stroke in which swimmers lay on their back to swim.

Breaststroke

The second most common swimming stroke is the Breaststroke. It resembles a frog swimming in the water, and is the stroke most commonly used for water treading.

Butterfly

The most graceful swimming stroke: the Butterfly stroke. Here you will learn how to kick like a dolphin, and flap your “wings” like a butterfly.

Water Treading

Swimmers can learn how to float efficiently with water treading. This is a very useful survival skill when you are at sea, or in a deep swimming pool.

Diving Skills

Learn how to dive into the water properly and safely, and incorporate some diving skills into your swimming techniques to experience what professionals do during competitions!

Tumble-turn

Master the tumble turn technique and unleash the power of seamless lap transitions with our expert coaches. Learn the art of the perfect somersault, the precision of a powerful push-off, and the grace of a streamlined glide.

Competitive Training Team

Unlock your full swimming potential with our competitive training. Transition from a Learn to Swim beginner, to advance, and finally to our competitive training where you will show off your speed and technique in swimming competitions!