Aqua Swimming (established in 1993) provides high quality private swimming tuition and coaching for pre-school children, young swimmers and competitive swimmers at heated indoor swimming pools in Sevenoaks (Kent) and Pembury (Tunbridge Wells, Kent).
Aqua Swimming is developing a competitive swimming squad and currently has swimming sessions to accommodate this standard. The aim is to develop swimmers to an elite level and prepare for competition.
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Holly Bush Lane
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 3UL
Pembury
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN2 4AX
Aqua Swimming provides tuition for pupils at many local schools.
Aqua Swimming is developing a competitive swimming squad and currently has swimming sessions to accommodate this standard.
Leigh Ann Fetter was the first woman to break 22 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle with a 21.92 at the 1990 NCAA Championships. (USA Swimming)
A: Aqua Swimming follows the National Plan for the Teaching of Swimming (NPTS) where children progress through the plan from early years, Pre-School(Foundation), to core skills, stages 1 – 7 (Fundamentals) and Sports Skills stages 8 – 10 (Competitive Swimming). Children work through various criteria at each stage and once they have demonstrated that they can perform ALL the skills criteria in comfort they move to the next stage in the programme. Each child will be continually assessed by their Instructor and a recommendation will be made at the end of term on which class each child should join for the following term. Full details of the criteria at each stage can be found by clicking Here.
A: This very much depends on the individual and how they react and respond to instructions. Emphasis is placed on an individual gaining confidence with placing their face in the water and attaining the different core skills at each of the NPTS (National Plan for the Teaching of Swimming ) stages.
A: Yes, although this is normally only required for the younger and less able swimmers. Sometimes instructors will give demonstrations in the water within the Aqua Swimming programme.
A: Beginner groups have a maximum of 6 swimmers (Pre-School to Intermediate 2 level) and 8 swimmers from Improver 1 level to the Aqua Swimming Club.
A: At the following locations in Sevenoaks (Walthamstow Hall School) & Tunbridge Wells (Kent College, Pembury).
A: Lessons are based on 30-minute time slots. The Swimming Club sessions are all an hour in length.
A: This varies throughout the year but normally up to 10 weeks (Spring, Summer and Autumn terms).
A: Payments are sent by cheque payable to ‘Aqua Swimming Ltd’. This is sent with the completed application form before the start of each course. All lesson fees must be paid in advance of the term commencing.
A: Some doctors may advise against swimming if your child has had an operation to insert grommets, but using an appropriate ear plug can reduce the chance of water getting into the ears and causing an infection. It is advisable to talk with your family doctor, child’s audiologist or specialist Ear Nose & Throat doctor first.
A: Fill out the application form HERE and return the completed registration form and course fee to Aqua Swimming Ltd , 33 Chipstead Park, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2SL. It is advisable to contact the Aqua Swimming office to discuss a swimmer’s requirements so that we can place them in the appropriate class.
A: The swimming pools are heated to a temperature of between 27 & 29 C ( 82 – 84F)
A: Aqua Swimming supply all buoyancy aids (woggles/swim rings) and toys for the swimming lessons. Buoyancy aids are used to learn some of the skills up to a Beginner level of the National Plan for the Teaching of Swimming as they provide children with added confidence. Floats and other equipment is used for kicking practices throughout the National Plan. Children must supply their own costume, towel, goggles and swimming hat. The swimming hat is compulsory in all lessons.
A: A viewing area upstairs is available at Walthamstow Hall, Sevenoaks and parent/carers can view swimmers on the side of the pool at Kent College, Pembury.
A: Car parking is provided free at the swimming pool locations. Aqua Swimming asks parents/carers to park with consideration to other users of the school facilities.
If we have been unable to answer any question in the list above please contact the Aqua Swimming office by telephone on 01732 455800 or by email on admin@aquaswimming.ltd.uk
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