Academy Swimming(3-10 years)

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Academy Swimming Classes (3-10 years)

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Swimming lessons for 3-10 year-olds

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The team at Mini Swimming; teaching is what they are brilliant at and what they love.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#134B63″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.9em” global_colors_info=”{}”]At Mini Swimming whilst we would love to find a future Olympian, what we really care about is every year that lots and lots of children learn to swim with us who go on to have a life long love of the water. That when they grow up and have children that they take them for swimming classes because they remember how much they loved them as a child. We want children racing out of school excited that today is their swimming day. We don’t have reluctant children being dragged to the pool. Our swimmers are taught to swim all four strokes to a good standard. We teach them right from the start the correct techniques so we don’t have to re-teach them later on.

We make sure that our swimmers are happy in the water. We can teach any child to swim, but a happy one will learn quicker and easier and will have a positive association with  swimming forever.

Our academy classes are grouped by level starting with our Seaturtles who are our non swimmers and all the way up to our sharks and whales who we then arrange a trial to join the local competitive swimming club if the children want to continue swimming.

Our classes are small in size, with usually no more than 6 to a class with two teachers. With our small classes, excellent teachers and a focus on your child being happy and confident we know our academy swimmers progress quickly through the levels. All children are treated as individuals and we celebrate every child’s progress, not just our future Olympians! We give out lots of teacher awards when we see something brilliant.. brilliant listening, brilliant try at jumping, brilliant first swim, brilliant tumble turn and so on.

The team at Mini Swimming don’t see teaching as their job, They see it as their passion and vocation. Teaching is what they are brilliant at and love.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://miniswimming.co.uk/dunmow/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MS-Stock-78-of-254.jpeg” title_text=”MS Stock (78 of 254)” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-20px” box_shadow_vertical=”20px” box_shadow_color=”#00B1CA” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https://miniswimming.co.uk/dunmow/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/MS-Stock-86-of-254.jpeg” title_text=”MS Stock (86 of 254)” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”14px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|30px|30px|30px|30px” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-20px” box_shadow_vertical=”20px” box_shadow_color=”#FBD0D1″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(251,208,209,0.35)” background_image=”https://miniswimming.co.uk/dunmow/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Mini-Swimming-Animals-2023_0008_Vector-Smart-Object.png” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”17%” background_position=”bottom_left” background_horizontal_offset=”-4%” background_vertical_offset=”15%” custom_padding=”79px|||||” top_divider_style=”wave” top_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” top_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_style=”wave” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”50px” background_last_edited=”on|desktop” background_enable_image_phone=”off” background_image_width_tablet=”31%” background_position_tablet=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”6%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”2%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#134B63″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#F05B85″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|800|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#00B1CA” header_4_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Mini Turtle

New Swimmers (3-4 years old)

Once a child is ready to swim without mum or dad, which is usually around 3 and a half we can offer them a Mini turtle class which is a structured class where parents are poolside and we are focusing on learning to swim without aids. This class uses language specifically for 3-4yr olds and has a pace to match. We have a lot of fun in this class and we all look forward the children progressing to unaided swimming. Children in this class are included in assessment week and giving out those first 5m and beyond certificates is a moment to cherish forever![/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#134B63″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#F05B85″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|800|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#00B1CA” header_4_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Parent and child Octopus

3-6 year olds

Our parent and child Octopus classes are designed for children who are ready for a more formal swimming lesson that is focused on proper swimming but aren’t quite ready to go it alone in the pool without a parent. The classes are designed to take a non or new swimmer and get them working towards their first unaided 5-10 metres. Your child will learn correct body position along with front and back paddle arm technique. This class is perfect for developing water confidence and getting your child swimming in the pool without you.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#134B63″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.9em” header_3_font=”|800|||||||” header_3_text_color=”#F05B85″ header_3_font_size=”30px” header_4_font=”|800|||||||” header_4_text_color=”#00B1CA” header_4_font_size=”24px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Sea Turtle

New Swimmers (4+ years)

Our Seaturtle classes are for children who are school aged who cannot yet swim unaided Classes are small in size and we focus on making sure we build your child’s water confidence and basic skills. We run regular assessment weeks and all parents get involved cheering every child on for their first solo swim. Your child’s first solo swim is as exciting to us as their first steps were for you.

In order for your child to join this class we ask the following:

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Sea lion

Progressing Swimmers

Our Sea Lion classes build on the foundations set out at the Sea Turtle levels. Arm and leg technique will progress whilst developing good breathing techniques. This class will also introduce Breast Stroke and lifesaving skills. We would expect all Sealions to be able to swim at least 25m front crawl and back stroke before they enter the class.

In order for your child to join this class we ask the following:

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Dolphin

Competent Swimmers

At Dolphin level, swimmers are now swimming at a competent level with their Front Crawl, Back Crawl, and Breaststroke. This class will work on technical improvements to each of these strokes whilst also working on stamina and strength. This class will also introduce swimmers to Butterfly.

In order for your child to join this class we ask the following:

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Whale

Good Swimmers

Swimmers at Whale level should now be familiar with all four competitive strokes. Practices will be used to improve technique and pace to get swimmers swimming more efficiently and at a quicker pace.

In order for your child to join this class we ask the following:

*Whales will be learning a series of water skills and their contrasting activity will be one of the four strokes they can already perform so it is important those strokes are already being performed correctly with minimal correction required.

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