Swimming lessons
Parent & Toddler - Application Form (PDF)
The ASA Duckling Awards, 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 12th January - Saturday 16th March (10 weeks) 9.45am - 10.20am
Cost : Child member €74/Child non member €126
Sibling discount: €5 discount per child per course
Children Swim Lessons
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 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 and is divided into groups of non confident and confident. 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 whoc can swim more than 10 meters.
Lessons are 35 minutes duration consisting of 5 minutes play time with 30 minutes lesson.
Date: Saturday 12th January - Saturday 16th March 2013 (10 weeks)
Time: Child Non Swimmer (Stage 1- 2) 10.30 - 11.05am
Child Beginner (Stages 3 - 4) 11.15 - 11.50am
Child Improver (Stage 5 - 6) 11.15 - 11.50am
Cost: Child member €74/Child non member €126
Sibling discount: €5 discount per child per course
Further details available from: sport@tcd.ie