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SWIM LESSONS AT HUISH LEISURE Swim at your own pace! Lessons are taught on a rolling programme which enables children to join at any stage and progress at their own pace. Huish Leisure will be following the Swim England Learn to Swim Programme which is the leading national teaching syllabus for delivering safe, inclusive and effective swimming lessons for all ages from babies to adolescents. One to one swimming lessons are also available, as well as intensive courses during the holidays. Huish Leisure Swim School operates for 50 weeks of the year with a gap in lessons over the Christmas period. WAYS TO PAY DIRECT DEBIT Convenient monthly direct debit of 12 equal payments allowing you to spread the cost across the year 18.75 DD per month Includes 1 swim lesson a week and free swimming for that child during any public session 10 WEEK BLOCK Make an up-front payment for a 10 week block of lessons with no ongoing commitment Please check out the dates for each 10 week block on the next page Direct Debit 4.50 Rate per swim lesson Pay As You Go 5.00
PARENT & BABY Parent & Baby sessions are aimed at babies and toddlers aged between 3 months - 4 years old. They will be working towards the Duckling Award Scheme which helps to build the foundation for a lifelong love of water. Parents/guardians must be in the water. SESSIONS TIMES PRICES MONDAY 12.30PM - 1.00PM 3-12 MONTHS TUESDAY 4.00PM - 4.30PM SATURDAY 9.30AM - 10.00AM 12 MONTHS + SATURDAY 10.00AM - 10.30AM WEDNESDAY 4.00PM - 4.30PM PRESCHOOL 3-4YRS THURSDAY 12.30PM - 1.00PM TERM TIME ONLY HALF TERMLY COST 18.75 DD or 18.75 DD or 18.75 DD or 18.75 DD or TERM TIME ONLY HALF TERMLY COST DATES FOR 10 WEEK BLOCKS 11/06/2018-13/08/2018 20/08/2018-22/10/2018 29/10/2018-14/01/2019 (excluding 24/12/2018 and 31/12/2018) 21/01/2019-25/03/2019 01/04/2019-03/06/2019 10/06/2019-12/08/2019 All dates above are for weeks commencing Your child can start swim lessons any time within a block, please ask at Reception for availability. If you start midway through a block, we ask for a pro rata (part) payment. Amount will depend on the week you start.
MONDAYS 4.00PM - 4.30PM JUNIOR TRI* 4.30PM - 5.00PM STAGE 1 ROOKIE LIFEGUARD* 5.00PM - 5.30PM STAGE 3 STAGE 6 5.30PM - 6.00PM STAGE 4 STAGE 7 TUESDAYS 4.00PM - 4.30PM PARENT & BABY 3-12 MONTHS STAGE 4 4.30PM - 5.00PM STAGE 1 STAGE 5 5.00PM - 5.30PM STAGE 2 STAGE 6 5.30PM - 6.00PM STAGE 3 WEDNESDAYS 4.00PM - 4.30PM PARENT & BABY PRESCHOOL 3-4YRS STAGE 4 4.30PM - 5.00PM STAGE 1 STAGE 5 5.00PM - 5.30PM STAGE 2 STAGE 6 5.30PM - 6.00PM STAGE 3 STAGE 7 PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS READY 5 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR LESSON START TIME AND HAS BEEN TO THE TOILET
THURSDAYS 4.00PM - 4.30PM STAGE 1 JUNIOR TRI* 4.30PM - 5.00PM STAGE 1 5.00PM - 5.30PM 5.30PM - 6.00PM ACADEMY STAFF SWIM* CLUB SWIMMER FRIDAYS 3.30PM - 4.30PM ACADEMY STUDENT WORKSHOP* ACADEMY STUDENT SWIM* 4.30PM - 5.00PM STAGE 1 STAGE 4 5.00PM - 5.30PM STAGE 2 STAGE 5 5.30PM - 6.00PM STAGE 3 STAGE 6 SATURDAYS 9.30AM - 10.00AM 10.00AM - 10.30AM PARENT & BABY 3-12 MONTHS PARENT & BABY 12 MONTHS + ROOKIE LIFEGUARD* 10.30AM - 11.00AM STAGE 1 STAGE 4 11.00AM - 11.30AM STAGE 2 STAGE 5 * TERM TIME ONLY. HALF TERMLY COST FOR ROOKIE LIFEGUARD. PAYG FOR JUNIOR TRI AND ACADEMY WORKSHOPS.
LESSON DESCRIPTIONS Stage Current Level Working Towards Outcomes Parent & Baby (Duckling) 0-12 months 12 months + Preschool 3-4 yrs Helping toddlers to enjoy swimming and have fun in the water. Parents/guardians must be in the water. - Jumping in - Going underwater - Floating - Swim 5 metres without adult support 1 Children aged 4 yrs + Beginner in arm bands Developing water confidence and movement through the water both with and without the use of floatation aids - Safe entry and exit - Move 5 metres on front & back - Floating on front & back - Push & glide 2 Children aged 4 yrs + Confident in arm bands Developing movement on both front and back for a distance of 5 metres - Safe jump into water - Introduce breathing technique with mouth in water - Swim 5 metres unaided - Log roll in the water 3 Able to swim 5 metres unaided Developing movement on both front and back for a distance of 10 metres - Develop under water skills - Swim 10 metres unaided - Push & glide technique - Exit water without using steps 4 Able to swim 10 metres unaided Emphasis on buoyancy and floating in the water. Learn kicking techniques for front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly - Working on leg kick for all 4 strokes - Develop floating techniques including sculling 5 Able to kick 10 metres with recognised stroke Developing deep water confidence whilst focusing on technique in all 4 strokes - Swim 10 metres in all 4 strokes - Treading water - Forward somersaults - Shaped jumps into water 6 Able to swim 10 metres with recognised stroke Developing breathing technique and improve in all 4 strokes for a distance of 25 metres - Swim 25 metres - Breathing technique for all 4 strokes - Surface dives 7 Able to swim 25 metres unaided Focusing on continuous swimming whilst working on technique in all 4 strokes - Swim 25 metres in all 4 strokes - Swim 50 metres continuously using 1 stroke - Swim 100 metres continuously using 3 different strokes ROOKIE LIFEGUARD - course for 8-12 yrs to explore water safety & learn lifesaving skills JUNIOR TRI - coached sessions for 8yrs+ to improve all 3 disciplines (swim, cycle,run) CLUB SWIMMER - for the competitive swimmers who would like to develop techniques ACADEMY STUDENT WORKSHOPS - for school years 7-11 to improve their swim technique
SWIM LESSON INFORMATION BEFORE SWIM LESSONS Children should not swim on a full stomach. Please do not allow your child to eat anything substantial before the lesson Please ensure your child is ready 5 minutes before the lesson start time and has been to the toilet Your child must bring their own swim suit, towel and swim hat (provided). Goggles are recommended, but not a requirement If you lose your child s swim hat, replacement hats are available for 2.50 at Reception If your child is not toilet trained they must wear a swim nappy, available to buy at Reception DURING SWIM LESSONS Swim Teachers are only responsible for your child during their lesson Swim Teachers will collect children from poolside changing room doors for their lesson and will return at the end of the lesson for you to collect During the swim lesson you will be able to sit in Reception area and corridors Parents/guardians will not be able to sit in the pool hall during lessons Parent/Guardians are required to be in the water during Parent and Baby and Preschool lessons No photography or filming, on any device, is permitted within the Leisure Centre LESSON PROGRESSION The journey to good swimming takes practice and patience. Every child will achieve their goals at their own pace and will not be rushed into skills they are not ready for It is vital your child enjoys their time during their swim lessons and Swim Teachers will help to develop confidence All children are assessed on a continuous basis in line with the National Award Schemes There are 3 Duckling awards for Parent & Baby and Preschool sessions and an award for each swim stage ILLNESS If your child is unwell, we request that you do not bring them to their swim lesson If your child has been ill with a virus or gastric illness they must not swim for 14 days after the symptoms have passed SWIM TEACHERS All of our Swim Teachers are fully qualified, DBS checked and follow National Swimming Teaching Plans If you would like to speak to a Swim Teacher please leave a message at Reception and they will contact you Huish Leisure reserve the right to replace Swim Teachers, if necessary, at any time and without notice DIRECT DEBITS / 10 WEEK BLOCKS Your child can start swim lessons any time If you start mid month/block, you will pay a pro rata (part) payment. This amount will depend on the time of month or week you join If you join after the 15th of the month, for Direct Debit, the pro rata payment will also include the whole payment for the following month Direct Debit payments will be taken on the 1st of the month CANCELLATION & REFUNDS Refunds for non-attendance will not be authorised Refunds for cancelling within your 10 week block will not be authorised Unless your child is rejoining for another 10 week block your child will automatically be removed from the register If you would like to remove your child from swim lessons or cancel your Direct Debit please email Huish Leisure with your child s name and date of birth, giving 30 days notice. Please refer to membership terms and conditions If you cannot attend a number of lessons in a row due to medical reasons, please provide a doctor s note and refunds will be considered at the Manager s discretion COMPLAINTS If you have an issue or complaint regarding your child s lesson, please speak to a senior member of staff at Reception, not directly to the Swim Teacher We have a no disruption policy for all swim lessons. If your child s misbehaviour persists you will be notified and your child may be removed from lessons IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT HUISH LEISURE. FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND ON THE HUISH LEISURE WEBSITE.
HOW TO ENROL The swimming lesson programme is a 50 week continuous programme with a 2 week break at Christmas and New Year. An enrolment form must be completed before your child starts swim lessons. All fields must be fully completed including any additional needs to ensure we can offer all swimmers the most effective service. STEP 1 - Speak to a member of staff at Reception or over the phone and they will be able to provide detailed information on lessons and current availability. You can also complete an enquiry form for your child online. Once we have received your details a member of staff will call you to book your child s swim lessons. STEP 2 - Decide if you would like to pay by Direct Debit or for a 10 week block. Payment will be required, prior to the first lesson to secure your child s space, either by Cash, Card or Cheque (payable to Huish Leisure LTD) STEP 3 - Once the swim lessons are booked and paid for, your child will be issued with a coloured swim hat corresponding to their stage STEP 4 - Ensure your child comes to every swim lesson with a suitable swim suit, towel and swim hat. Goggles are recommended, but not a requirement FIND US Wincanton Road Langport Somerset TA10 9SS T: 01458 251055 Email: huishleisure@educ.somerset.gov.uk