Swim Academy booklet

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Available at:

St. Peter’s Leisure Centre 01282 664444

Padiham Leisure Centre 01282 477222

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Welcome to Burnley Leisure Swim Academy. Our aim is to help people learn to swim through innovative and enjoyable classes that combine teaching with fun. We have a flexible and friendly approach to lessons and strive to ensure that each swimmer reaches their full potential.

We will help your child develop confidence in the water whilst developing skills for life.

We recognise that all children develop at different speeds and at different ages and our teachers will ensure that the programme is right for them.

Our highly qualified teachers will deliver our swimming programme to the standard that we believe you

deserve. Our teachers are energetic and passionate about swimming and are Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) qualified. All swim teachers have an enhanced DBS check.

Swimmers in our lessons are always in safe hands. First and foremost we constantly stress the need for safety, so not only will your child learn to feel safe in the water but, will also be taught appropriate behaviour when at the pool.

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Duckling GRADE 2

1. Make a sitting entry with adult support 2. Blow an object for a distance of 2 metres

3. Using a baby seat or other buoyancy aid, rotate through 180º without assistance 4. Move five metres along the rail or wall without assistance 5. Travel three metres using arms and/or legs without assistance 6. Submerge the face with confidence

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Duckling Awards

The Duckling Aw ards are design ed to help young child ren explore and enjoy the fun of learni ng to swim. They also provide a founda tion level for th e ASA Learn to Swim Fr amework.

Each grade of th e Ducklings Aw ards contains six com ponents that m us t be passed before th e award is given.

Duckling GRADE 5

1. Show the sequence - to jump in the water, turn around, swim back to the point of entry and hold the rail or side 2. Submerge completely and blow bubbles under the water 3. Push and glide achieving a distance of two metres on the front or back 4. Float on the front or back and regain standing/vertical position 5. Swim five metres on the front or back using an over water arm recovery 6. Exit safely showing correct use of the ladder

Learn To Swim

Stages 1-7 Awards STAGE 1 1. Enter the water safely

2. Move forwards for a distance of 5 metres 3. Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres 4. Move sideways for distance of 5 metres 5. Scoop the water and wash face 6. Be at ease with water showered from overhead 7. Move into a stretched floating position using aids, equipment or support 8. Regain an upright position from on the back, with support 9. Regain an upright position from on the front with support 10. Push & glide in a horizontal position to or from a wall 11. Take part in a teacher led partner orientated game 12. Demonstrate an understanding of pool rules 13. Exit the water safely

STAGE 2

STAGE 4

STAGE 6

1. Jump in from poolside safely

1. Demonstrate an understanding of buoyancy

2. Blow bubbles a minimum of 3 times rhythmically with nose and mouth submerged

2. Perform a tuck float for 5 seconds

1. Demonstrate an understanding of preparation for exercise

3. Regain upright position from the back without support 4. Regain an upright position from the front without support 5. Push from wall & glide on the back 6. Push from wall & glide on the front 7. Travel on the back for 5 metres, aids or equipment may be used 8. Travel on the front for 5 metres, aids or equipment may be used 9. Perform a rotation from the front to the back to gain an upright position 10. Perform a rotation from the back to the front to gain an upright position

3. Perform a sequence of changing shapes (minimum of 3) whilst floating at the surface 4. Push & glide from the wall to the pool floor 5. Kick 10 metres Backstroke 6. Kick 10 metres Front Crawl 7. Kick 10 metres Butterfly on the front or on the back 8. Kick 10 metres Breaststroke on the back 9. Kick 10 metres Breaststroke on the front 10. Perform on the back a head first sculling action for 5 metres in a horizontal position 11. Travel on the back and roll in one continuous movement onto front 12. Travel on the front and roll in one continuous movement onto back

2. Sink, push away from wall on side and maintain a streamlined position 3. Push & glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back 4. Push & glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front

4. Swim 10 metres with clothes on 5. Swim Front Crawl to include at least six rhythmical breaths 6. Swim Breaststroke to include at least six rhythmical breaths 7. Swim Butterfly to include at least three rhythmical breaths 8. Swim 25 metres, choice of stroke is optional 9. Perform a ‘shout & signal’ rescue 10. Perform a surface dive 11. Exit the water without using steps

STAGE 7 STAGE 5

1. Swim 25 metres Backstroke

1. Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back

2. Swim 25 metres Front Crawl 3. Swim 25 metres Breaststroke

2. Perform a feet first sculling action for 5 metres whilst horizontal on the back

4. Swim 25 metres Butterfly

3. Perform a sculling sequence with a partner for 30-45 seconds to include a rotation 4. Tread water for 30 seconds

5. Travel on the front, tuck to rotate around the horizontal axis to return on the back

5. Perform 3 different shaped jumps into deep water

6. Fully submerge to pick up an object

6. Swim 10 metres Backstroke

7. Answer correctly 3 questions on the Water Safety Code

7. Swim 10 metres Front Crawl face in the water

8. Travel 10 metres on the back

9. Swim 10 metres Butterfly

9. Travel 10 metres on the front

3. Sink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into Front Crawl

13. Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional

STAGE 3 1. Jump in from poolside and submerge (min depth. 0.9)

2. Sink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into Backstroke

8. Swim 10 metres Breaststroke 10. Perform a handstand and hold for a minimum of 3 seconds 11. Perform a forward somersault, tucked, in the water 12. Demonstrate an action for getting help

5. Perform a movement sequence of 1 minute duration, in a group of 3 or more, incorporating a number of the following skills: Sculling, Rotation, Floating, Eggbeater 6. Perform a sitting dive 7. Swim 50 metres continuously using one stroke 8. Swim 100 metres, using a minimum three different strokes 9. Tread water using egg beater action for 30 seconds 10. Complete an obstacle course (using minimum of 4 objects) with feet off the bottom throughout

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The rainbow distance awards are a range of bright, cheerful badges and certificates to help keep your child motivated whilst working through the individual learn to swim stages.

Swimming ability and stamina are a focus of the awards. Children and Adults can work there way from five metres through to 5000m.

Throw out the face cloth and encourage children to get their face wet! Blowing bubbles into the water is also lots of fun!

Have fun in the shower!

Have lots of fun and splash around!

If your child gets splashed or they duck under by accident try not to fuss, just laugh and turn it into a game, give praise, clap; say how clever they were to get their face wet!

Smile and show you are enjoying it too!

AS CHILDREN PROGRESS: Have lots of underwater fun with them Practice jumping in to parents, allow children to sink under before you catch them.

SWIM for GOLD BRONZE For the following grades Sections A and B may be completed on two separate occasions, but each section must be completed without pause and in the order listed.

Section A 1. To jump into water of at least full reach depth.

2. To swim 10 metres, followed by a surfacedive into water of at least full reach depth and under water swim for a distance of five metres.

3. To tread water in a vertical position for three mins.

4. To scull head-first on the back for 15 metres with the feet at, or near, the surface throughout.

Section B 5. To swim 400 metres using two strokes.

Changes of stroke can only occur at the completion of a length of the pool. A minimum of 100 metres is to be swum on each stroke.

6. To climb out at the deep end without assistance.

SILVER 1. To plunge dive into water of at least full reach depth.

2. To swim 100 metres in less than three minutes using any stroke. A change of stroke may only occur at the completion of a length of the pool.

3. To tread water for two minutes with one hand behind the back.

4. To swim 10 metres, followed immediately by two surface-dives into water of full reach

depth, one head first and one feet first, bringing an object to the surface on each occasion.

5. To scull head first on the back for 10 metres and return by sculling 10 metres feet first.

A horizontal position must be maintained throughout.

Section B 6. To swim 800 metres: 400 metres on the front and 400 metres on the back. A change of stroke may only occur every 50 metres.

7. To climb out at the deep end without assistance.

GOLD

Section A

1. To plunge dive into water of at least full reach depth and swim 100 metres in two minutes, 30 seconds or less, using two different strokes, 50 metres of each.

2. To tread water for three minutes with one hand remaining above the head throughout.

The arm raised may be changed no more than five times.

3. To scull head-first on the back for 10 metres, move into a tucked position and turn through 360° keeping the head above water. Return to the starting point by sculling feet first with the feet at or near the surface throughout and the hands close to the hips.

4. To swim 10 metres, perform a forward somersault without touching the pool bottom and continue to swim in the same direction for a further 10 metres.

Section B 5. To swim 800 metres using three of the following strokes- front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, English backstroke or sidestroke for a minimum distance of 200 metres per stroke. A change of stroke may only occur every 100 metres. This swim to be completed in 25 minutes.

6. To climb out at the deep end without assistance.

HONOURS Section A

1. To make a straddle entry into water of at least full reach depth, swim five metres into a piked surface dive to retrieve an object weighing approximately 2kg from water of full reach depth; carry the object using a backstroke or sidestroke for a distance of 20 metres, to land it on the poolside.

2. To scull 10 metres head first on the back; complete a back somersault finishing in a back layout position; perform a roll to take up a front layout in a fully extended prone position; carry out a front somersault finishing in a front layout position; tuck and rotate backwards into a back layout position and continue to scull feet first for 15 metres.

Throughout all sculling and layout positions, the hands must remain close to the hips and the feet must be kept together on or near the surface of the water.

Section B Tests three and four are to be completed in a total time of 20 minutes without a pause.

3. To swim 200 metres front crawl, 200 metres backstroke and either 100metres breaststroke or 50metres butterfly. A change of stroke may only occur every 100 metres (except for butterfly).

4. To swim 500 metres freestyle during which surface-dive twice head first and twice feet first; on each surface-dive, swim through two hoops four metres apart without surfacing.

The tops of the hoops are to be at least one metre below the surface of the water.

ADDITIONAL

LESSONS & coURSES

If your children are budding Lifeguards, then the Rookie Lifeguard award is just what you are looking for.

Each stage is divided into three levels and runs in conjunction with the learn to swim scheme. The rookie lifeguard also comes with the Water Safety award, the life support award and the achievement awards.

1-2-1 Swimming Lessons

Adult Swimming Lessons

Intensive Swimming Courses

Children and Adults progress at different paces and for some, 1-2-1 swim lessons can be a good alternative to class swim lessons.

These sessions work well for:

Even those who have a fear of water, or who panic thinking about getting out of their depth can overcome these issues by learning to swim in the right environment, overseen by friendly, highly professionally and qualified instructors, who help build confidence and skills, meaning that everyone can have fun in the water with friends and family, young and old alike.

If your child is unable to attend our mainstream lessons or if you feel they just need to improve their swimming ability, why not enroll them onto one of our intensive week-long courses in the school holidays.

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Nervous swimmers who lack water confidence

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Older children new to swimming who feel embarrassed in group sessions with younger members

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Children who are easily distracted in group lessons

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Children who are struggling with one stroke or skill

We aim to take people from nonswimmers, to having basic water confidence and develop the basic movement patterns to be able to swim.

Once you’ve grasped the basics, why not continue to develop your swimming strokes to become a fully fledged lane swimmer, or work towards your next sporting challenge. In this class we would look to introduce the different strokes, and work on stroke technique.

It is a proven theory that children learn faster and more efficiently when they practice on an intensive basis - with 5 consecutive days of lessons, just watch as your child improves right before your eyes!

FAQs

Q. My child is ill, can I have a refund?

A. We assess each case on individual merit, but for instances such as a cold or other general illnesses we do not offer refunds. We cannot offer refunds because we cannot re-sell this space to another child.

Q. How do I pay for lessons?

A. Lessons are in 10 week blocks and customers can choose to pay by cheque, debit/credit cards or by cash. All lessons must be paid for in advance.

Q. What age can my child start swimming?

A. It is always good to start children swimming as soon as possible, but we take children from three years old.

Q. Do parents get in the pool during the lessons?

A. No, we provide qualified lifeguards so that customers can relax whilst they are in the water.

Q. How long should it take my child to learn to swim?

A. There is no definite timeline, different children take different amounts of time and find some skills easier to learn than others. If you take your child swimming between lessons there is a high probability that they will progress more quickly.

Q. When do you have swimming lessons?

A. We have swimming lessons on every weekday and on Saturday mornings. Each last 30 minutes.

Q. What is likely to happen in lessons?

A. Your child will be involved in games-based activities to help them learn core swimming skills such as breathing, submerging and moving in the water. Swimming strokes will be introduced gradually once your child has acquired the basic core aquatic skills.

Q. What can I do to help my child?

A. The earlier that a child becomes familiar with being in and around water the better. Even if you are not a strong swimmer just taking your child to the pool and playing and having fun in the water will help them develop their confidence.

At home, encourage your child to have a bath and play in the water. Encourage them to get their hair wet and introduce them to putting their face in the water.

Q.Can my child wear goggles?

A. Goggles should not be worn until stage 3 as children need to be confident and relaxed underwater with their eyes open. If your child needs goggles for a medical reason please let the swimming teacher know.

terms & conditions

Swimming Lesson Dress Code & Hygiene All children should wear appropriate fitting costumes/trunks and shorts specifically designed for swimming. Baggy costumes/trunks can hamper movement.

No jewellery should be worn during a swimming lesson. Religious or medical bracelets are allowed but should not distract the swimmer from their lesson.

Teaching Policies, Procedures and Parental Responsibilities

Swimming Lesson Programme

All Burnley Leisure Swimming Teachers are ASA or STA qualified and have a current enhanced DBS check before they are allowed to teach.

50 weeks. There is a two week break over the Christmas period. There will be no lessons on Bank Holidays.

Swimming Teachers will take responsibility for pupils during their swimming lessons.

Parents /guardians are required to remain in the designated viewing gallery (located on the first floor), so that if required the parent / guardian can deal with toilet breaks or any behavioural issues.

Parents/guardians must remain on the premises whilst the pupil is attending their swimming lessons. This is imperative in case of the unlikely event of a medical emergency, building evacuation or other emergency situation.

Pupils must be collected promptly at the end of the lesson.

Parents/guardians must never distract the teacher during a lesson and should direct all communication through the reception staff. Parents/guardians should not to speak with a teacher during the period that lessons are in progress as it is dangerous and will distract the teacher from the supervision of the pupils in their lesson.

The use of camera or video photography or mobile phones is strictly prohibited at all times within the leisure centre, unless prior approval has been sought.

Burnley Leisure reserves the right to cancel a course and refuse to re-book a swimmer onto a course if the swimmer or their parent displays unacceptable or inappropriate behaviour, including failure to comply with these terms and conditions.

The Swim Academy programme runs for

Pupil to Teacher ratios developed in line with ASA Guidelines.

There will be occasions when it is necessary to initiate physical contact with a pupil in order to support them so that they can perform a task safely, to demonstrate the use of particular piece equipment or to assist them with an exercise. Burnley Leisure will ensure that all contact is provided openly and in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Swimming Teachers Association and the Amateur Swimming Association.

(The National Governing Body).

The Swim Academy offers an award system to participants in the swimming programme. The award is gained through continual assessment and a decision on pupil’s attainment level will be made by the swimming teacher. Parents will be provided with the opportunity to purchase the badge/s. The cost of the award will be in addition to any fees already paid for swimming instruction.

The purchase of the award is optional.

Courses of lessons are not transferable from one swimmer to another.

Burnley Leisure will use reasonable endeavours to provide the same instructor for each lesson within a 10 week course.

However, relief instructors may be used without prior notification.

For health and safety reasons swimming caps must be worn by all swimmers. Only Burnley Leisure Swim Academy caps should be worn during lessons. First swim cap provided free of charge on sign up.

Subsequent caps can be purchased from reception.

The use of goggles is permitted but pupils will be asked to remove them if they providing a distraction and when performing certain skills (unless there is a medical reason for goggles to be worn). We recommend the use of dioptre corrective goggles for anyone with a visual impairment.

We recommend that all swimmers shower before their lesson. Please ensure that all hair gel/body lotions etc are removed. This will help to keep the water clean. Make sure your child uses the toilet before the lesson commences.

If your child is unwell, we recommend that you do not bring them to their swimming lesson.

If your child has been ill with diarrhoea they should not attend their lesson.

Swimming Lesson Payment All fees for swimming lessons must be paid in advance of the lessons.

In the event that a lesson has to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. staff sickness or essential pool maintenance), your refund for the lesson will be issued in the form of a credit.

If you wish to change the day and/or time of the lesson please speak with the receptionist.

Should long term illness or hospitalisation prevent you or your child from attending the programme, a doctor’s letter giving details of the reason for absence should be written to Burnley Leisure.

Payment for the next block of lessons needs to be made on or before the last date of the current course. If failing to do so then your place will be cancelled and offered to customers on the waiting list.

Terms and conditions may be subject to review and change. Burnley Leisure reserves the right to change these conditions when appropriate.

Any changes will be displayed at the leisure centres and displayed on the website.

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