At Better, our adult and baby swimming sessions support infants and toddlers in building their water confidence at a pace that's natural to them. Our adult and baby programme takes infants from three months old to age four, preparing them for the next stage of their swimming journey and a lifetime of fun in the water.
Swimbies offers 3 stages for your little one to work their way through.
Dippers:3 -12 months
Splashers:13-24 months
Paddlers:2-3 years
Pre School is aimed at 3-4 years
Previously known as:
Stage 1, 2, 3
Description:
Teaching pupils the essential swimming skills to ensure they learn to be safe in and around water. Learning the basic techniques for all 4 strokes, achieving 10metre on Front Crawl and Backstroke by the end of their Green milestones.
Ability Groups:
Red, Amber and Green
Previously known as:
Stage 4, 5, 6, 7
Description:
Teaching pupils advanced swimming skills, developing their techniques on all 4 strokes to create efficient and effective swimmers. Lessons focus on a wide range of skills across all aquatic sports. Pupils will learn basic water survival and rescue skills as part of the milestone awards. Here we will also work with other partner clubs to assess each pupils ability to progress in talent pathways.
Ability Groups:
Bronze, Silver and Gold
Previously known as:
Stage 8, 9, 10
Description:
Supporting and developing your child to achieve their own person goals in the pool. Setting personal targets related to challenge award in fitness swimming, personal survival and junior lifesaving and other aquatic sports. Here we will continue to work with other partner clubs to assess each pupils ability to progress in talent pathways should they choose to.
Ability Groups:
Lifesaving
Talent Lanes