School swimming lessons - when we're talking about the bare minimum of half a term, or a full term only during the whole of a school career - is not enough to learn to swim.
I have lots of adults coming to my swim lessons, believing they're bad swimmers, or won't ever be able to pick it up, and it couldn't be further than the truth. Having the right environment, and learning at your own pace, with swimmers at a similar level makes all the difference
#Learntoswim #swimminglessons
Does jumping in the pool feel completely out of reach?
Jumps are an important part (imo) of learning to swim; helping with deep water confidence and how to regain balance and remain comfortable when you’re entering from outside and unable to touch the floor.
It is so, so tricky for so many people, so there are a number of things you can do to lead up to a jump - all focused on being controlled and relaxed in the water.
Here’s part 1 of some activities you can work on in the lead up to a jump
#learntoswim #swimtips
This week marked Swimunity’s 5 year anniversary. Meeting @sarraouniasamuels and joining Swimunity as a director and teacher has entirely changed my life.
When I take a step back and think about all we’ve achieved over the years - we’ve actually been doing it! From providing free and low cost lessons to hundreds of young people week in week out; running free women’s only sessions; leading free residential trips for young people to connect with nature and the outdoors, as well as beach days, day trips, training opportunities and community engagement.
For me this is what it’s all about - making swimming and connection with the outdoors more accessible to as many people as possible.
For all those who have supported us over the years, either with donations, a follow or a share - we see you. Thanks for helping us keep the dream alive 🌟
So grateful for the dream team @sarraouniasamuels@amritabb ❤️
The last one from our incredible course that took place at the end of the year.
We will never lie and say learning to swim is easy - it takes time, effort, overcoming fear & apprehension - but it is SO worth it. These courses remind me just how special it is to learn to skill.
#learntoswim #swimminglessons
I am sooooo excited to be running my first swim course out of London!!
We'll be in Birmingham during the February half term, helping swimmers become more comfortable and confident in the water.
Tell a friend to tell a friend! And let us know where we should go next 🌟
#swimminglessons #learntoswim
A testimonial from one of our incredible swimmers on our recent 4 day course 🌟Seeing the difference in ability and confidence after just 4 days makes it so worth it.
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