BGS+ Swim School
Learn to Swim Programs
BGS+ Swim Learn to Swim
We continue to accept enrolments for our Term 2 program.
Term 2 at BGS Swim: Tuesday 22 April- Friday 27 June
For new enrolment in the term program please complete the Enquiry Form
Our Learn to Swim Holiday Program is available to book via the Simply Portal app for all current enrolled students and will be held on the following week:-
Monday 7 April – Friday 11 April
For new enrolments in the holiday program please complete the Enquiry Form
Be part of our learn to swim program incorporating a range of aquatic disciplines, fitness and fun in our indoor facility.
BGS+ Swim Learn to Swim is an expertly designed swim program aimed for children 4 years and older.
The program is appropriate for children of all abilities from beginners and intermediate swimmers to improve swim technique and become confident swimmers. Graduates of the Learn to Swim program can move through to our squad program and join the BGS+ Swimming Club for further development.
Term 2
Weekly sessions (specifically designed to assist your child’s swim performance).
- Sessions will be held Tuesday to Friday after school hours.
- Commencing Tuesday 22 April with final session on Friday 27 June.
- Saturday sessions will also be available 08.30am to 11.00am.
BGS+ Swim offers limited private sessions. Please contact us via email for further information.
Weekly classes
- Levels 1-6 (30 minute duration)
Weekend classes
- Levels 2-5 only (30 minute duration)
* Register your interest today on the form below so you don’t miss out.
* Fees calculated on the number of weeks in a term and must be paid in advance.
* Refunds will be processed upon request in writing. A flat $50 administration fee will be charged for all refunds.
BGS+ Swim Learn to Swim Program Levels
Beginner Levels 1-2
Focus on good quality basic stroke development across freestyle and backstroke. We also begin practising breaststroke kick and, most importantly, dolphin kick. Kick is the fundamental basis of all swimming and having a solid grounding in all the four kicks is paramount to the development of the swimmer. A teacher to student ratio of 1:4/5 is typical in these levels.
Intermediate Levels 3-4
Bringing together technique, timing, and the beginnings of technical racing skills such as starts, turns and finishes. Swimmers in this level are encouraged to commence grass-roots level racing in a controlled and fun environment. A teacher to student ratio of 1:5/6 is typical in these levels.
Advanced Levels 5-6
These levels are planned to develop the competitive swimmer. A combination of skills, fitness, knowledge and enjoyment are designed into the program to allow the swimmers to develop fully as competitive athletes. A teacher to student ratio of 1:10 is typical in these levels.
Lifesaving is integrated into our programs. The knowledge and skills in the program are designed to keep the individual safe as well as being aware of the safety of others. Elements of the lifesaving program come from Royal Lifesaving Australia’s Swim and Survive Program.
The Junior School Program follows the same guidelines as our beginner and intermediate levels. This way, there is a clear transfer of skills between the school program and the Learn to Swim program.
In the Secondary School Program, students learn and analyse technique and we also put into place training programs to improve performance.
Holiday Programs are an intense reflection of our overall programs. They are based on one lesson each day for a week. This approach is particularly effective for repetitive skill-based learning. We recommend these programs particularly for beginner and intermediate levels.
BGS+ Swim staff bring years of experience and knowledge to our program, with a focus on quality. Teachers across all levels are qualified through Swim Australia and AUSTSWIM. All of our teachers know that the positive effect that they have on swimmers can be the reason for competitive success in the future, for both the individual as well as Brighton Grammar.
Swimming
- Demonstrate confidence in the water
- Put face in the water and blow bubbles
- Pick up a submerged object (platform)
- Lay on back with ears submerged (assisted)
- Introduction to kicking on front and back with assistance
- Blow bubbles while kicking on front
Swimming
- Float on front and back independently for at least 5 seconds
- Stand from a back floating position
- Torpedo kick to platform on front
- Backstroke kick to platform with board or torpedo/soldier kick
- Backstroke with board to platform
- Freestyle with board to platform
- Introduction to Freestyle and Backstroke arms
- Introduction to Bi-Lateral Breathing
Lifesaving
- Demonstrate the ability hold lane rope and call for help
- Perform a back float unaided for 15 seconds
Swimming
- Continued refinement of Bi-latral Breathing
- Combine Backstroke arms and strong kick to halfway
- Demonstrate correct Freestyle breathing
- Combine Freestyle arms, breathing and strong kick to halfway
- Introduction to Breaststroke Kick
- Introduction to Sculling (headfirst)
- Introduction to Dolphin Kick
- Introduction to Diving
- Demonstrate correct Breaststroke
Lifesaving
- Deep water confidence- tread water for 15 seconds and swim to the edge
Swimming
- Demonstrate Sculling on back
- Continued refinement of Freestyle
- Continued refinement of Backstroke
- Continued refinement of Dolphin Kick
- Competent at Breaststroke Kick
- Introduction to Breaststroke Arms
- Introduction to Tumble Turns
- Dive progression
Lifesaving
- Demonstrate survival Backstroke (10m)
- Tread water for 30 seconds and swim to the edge
- Answer appropriate questions on water safety at the pool and beach
Swimming
- Demonstrate correct Breaststroke arms, breathing and timing (pull, breath, kick)
- Able to Perform 50m Freestyle and Backstroke without rest
- Introduction to Butterfly
- Introduction to Streamlines
- Introduction to Endurance Training
- Continued refinement of Diving and Tumble Turns
Lifesaving
- Demonstrate survival Backstroke (25m)
- Demonstrate a correct reach rescue
- Tread water for 1 minute and swim to the edge
- Answer appropriate questions on water safety at the pool and beach
Swimming
- Further refinement of Breaststroke kick, pull and breath timing
- Able to perform 100m Freestyle and Backstroke without rest
- Further refinement of Butterfly
- Continued refinement of Streamlines
- Continued refinement of Endurance Training
- Further refinement of Diving and Tumble Turns
Lifesaving
- Tread water for 2 minutes and move directly into 50m of survival Backstroke
- Respond correctly to a water safety scenario involving multiple rescues
