Our PROGRAM

10/24/08

LESSONS

All our classes focus on developing each child's swimming skills. We focus on teaching the four main competitive strokes as well as regular water safety skill development. Children learn best when having fun so all our lessons aim to develop each child's self confidence through new drills and regular recognition of their achievements.

All swimmers are assessed prior to beginning the program in order to best assess which level will allow your child to grow and develop the most. In addition, ongoing program management takes place throughout the term, to prepare your child to make the step up to the next level.

Simply contact us in order to make an assessment consultation.

PRE-SCHOOL

Our Ascot Vale and Pascoe Vale  pool caters for Children from 2 1/2 - 3 years of age. Pre-school classes are not "water - play" based program's. The focus is on encouraging children to gain confidence through kick work, buoyancy, breathing, water safety and the basics of good technique. These classes predominantly run in the mornings from 9:00am. No Friday classes at Ascot Vale.

SCHOOL AGE

Our school age learn to Swim program is divided into 5 levels and links into a comprehensive squad program. The program is designed to allow the individual swimmers optimum development with minimal disruption due to teacher changes. All lessons operate during the school term with holiday programs from time to time. Bathers must be worn into the pool (no shorts or T-shirts) and swimmers are only permitted in the pool during scheduled lesson times. Children are expected to wear goggles and a swimming cap during lessons.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

School programs are available upon request and can be tailored to meet your school needs. Each child is placed into a level depending on their experience and ability. The aim of the program is to develop swimming skills, confidence in water and water safety. These programs are available only through ESP Pascoe Vale

SQUAD

Squad swimming is a natural extension from learn to swim.

Our squad programs aim to continue the development of competitive strokes while working on some of the finer points such as dives turns and finishing.

The programs all have an aerobic endurance base to establish early some good fitness patterns and lay the path to improvement and life long participation. However there is also an emphasis on sprinting to enable swimmers to improve their best times, encouraging a positive and competitive learning environment.

The squad programs we offer are all aligned with and supported by Moonee Valley Aquatic Swimming Club

The squad programs on offer are:

• MINI SQUADS

• COMPETITIVE SQUADS

• SENIOR SQUADS

• RECREATIONAL SQUADS

• SINKERS - Adult squad

• TRI-ATHLETE SQUADS - Adult and coming soon - Junior Tri.