International Learn To Swim Programme
Swim Odyssey follows the STA (Swimming Teachers Association) International Learn To Swim Programme (ILSP)
Starfish
- Innovative series of 6 progressive awards. Designed to introduce babies from a few months old to an exciting water adventure.
- Relaxing environment
- Warm pool
- Incredible bonding experience for adult and child, giving you the skills and techniques to support your baby in their emotional, physical, intellectual and social development.
Stanley & Octopus
- Exciting series of progressive awards, designed to teach children basic swimming and water safety skills.
- Fun & friendly learning environment.
- Comforting and supportive teaching style.
- Teacher support from within the water
- Help to build confidence and supports emotional and physical wellbeing
Goldfish, Angelfish and Shark
- Focus on swimming technique, entries and distance from 5 metres to 1 mile
- By the end of the 3 series, swimmers will be able to swim 6 different strokes, including competitive starts and turns, all at International Swimming Federation standard
- They will also be able to demonstrate a range of survival and rescue skills
Advanced Swimmer
- Advanced Series – swim, stamina, speed, survival, lifesaving, basic water polo and basic synchro skills
- Platinum Award – The ultimate award, challenging all swim and survival skills, whilst developing previously learnt synchronised swimming and water polo skills
- Diving – Kingfisher awards
- Personal Survival – Dolphin awards
- Advanced Water Safety – Bronze, Silver and Gold awards
Adult
- Personal approach
- Basic to advanced water safety skills
- Confidence building
- Overcome fears and phobias
- Technique improvement
- Strength and endurance training
- Competitive training