Once confident in the water, it opens up a whole new world of good times.
From various programs like Rackley Swimming’s baby splash and learn to swim to squads and holiday programs, swimming is an excellent opportunity for children to connect with fellow students from different schools and diverse backgrounds, encouraging new friendships. Once confident in the water, it opens up a whole new world of good times : from swimming at the beach to water parks and water-based activities and allowing children to experience and learn about sea life and the magical culture of the underwater world. Endurance and determination are also fantastic and vital skills a child learns from swimming, simply because you can’t ‘give up’ halfway across the pool or sea. It helps build muscle and lung
capacity, as Cameron Speechley, General Manager of Rackley Swimming, says “Swimming is THE best exercise for building lung capacity, which enables you to take in more information.” If you’re ready to sign up your child or children for swimming lessons but aren’t sure where to start, call your local swim schools and discuss their offerings. Like Rackley Swimming, some swim centres will offer a free assessment for children 3 years and older. In a short 15 minute oneon-one session, Rackley Swimming instructors will help determine your child’s entry-level, as well as discuss their swimming goals. It is the first step in setting your child up for success, and one step strongly encouraged for all early learners.
swimming schools across the country providing excellent swim programs for children. With world-class knowledge and experience, across 26 facilities in South-East Queensland, Rackley Swimming, among other swimming schools, are on a positive mission to make swim safety a priority for all families in Australia. For more information: www.rackleyswimming.com.au
The health, wellbeing, and safety benefits are endless, with many
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