Swimming lessons

Parent & Toddler - Application Form (PDF)

The ASA Duckling Awards are designed to help children explore and enjoy the fun of learning to swim with the help of their parents/carer. The aim is to develop and boost confidence of young children both in and out of the water. These swimming lessons are suitable for children aged 2 and 3 years. Parent/carer will need to be in the pool with their child for the duration of the lesson. Those children not fully potty trained are required to wear a swim nappy.

Date: Saturday 14th September - Saturday 30th November 2013 (11 Weeks).
Please note there is no lesson on the bank holiday weekend - Saturday 26th October.

Time: 9.45 - 10.20am

Cost : Child member €88/Child non member €143

Sibling discount: €5 discount per child per course

Children Swim Lessons- Application Form (PDF)

The lessons are based on the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) National Teaching Plan for Teaching Swimming (NTPTS). This course is suitable for children aged 4 years and older. It is an all inclusive programme which takes the non swimmer from their first splash to developing into a confident, competent and safe swimmer in the water. The lessons are categorised into stages (1-6), see stage descriptions below:

• Child Non Swimmer (Stage 1-2). This lesson is suitable for non swimmers. They will work on safety awareness, safe entry into water, basic floating and travelling movements in the water.
• Child Beginner (Stage 3-4). This lesson is suitable for those who can float and are capable of swimming 10 meters.

• Child Improver (Stage 5-6). This lesson is suitable for those who can swim more than 10 meters.

Lessons are 35 minutes in duration, consisting of 30 minutes of lessons and 5 minutes of play time.

Further details available from: sport@tcd.ie