Learn to Swim

From 2 months to squads

This is the placeExperience water

A New Zealand Swim School of the year winner

 If you or your child is going to learn to swim – this is the place.

Providing Tauranga with a quality ‘Learn to Swim’ programme, teaching the best swimming curriculum in the highest quality water.

Class Duration

Classes run for 30 minutes with programmes catering from two months of age right through to those who are fully competent in all four swimming strokes. Liz van Welie Swim School prides itself on providing the very best in learn to swim for parents and their children and is set on delivering the very latest and highest quality swimming curriculum.

Our Pool

With Magnapool technology

Using the latest technology from Magnapool, world class filtration, air treatment and UV, your child will enjoy swimming in mineral treated water – no smell, no rash, no stinging eyes.

MagnaPool technology has revolutionized the swimming pool industry by offering a healthier and more enjoyable swimming experience. With its blend of natural minerals, including magnesium and potassium, MagnaPool provides water that is gentle on the skin and eyes. Its advanced filtration system, powered by reusable glass pearls, ensures exceptional water clarity and reduces maintenance needs.

MagnaPool is also environmentally friendly, minimizing the use of harsh chemicals like chlorine. With its visually appealing blue color and luxurious ambiance, MagnaPool technology has become a popular choice for individuals looking to enhance their swimming pool experience.

Learn to swim Levels

Parent/Child
classes

2 – 9 mths

Parent / Child

Snuggler

Children new to the water

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9 – 20 mths

Parent / Child

Wiggler

Children new to the water and progressing from Snuggler

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20mths – 2.5 yrs

Parent / Child

Scamper

Children new to the water and progressing from Wiggler

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2.5+ yrs

Parent / Child

Bopper

By abilty

Children new to the water and progressing from Scamper.

Children not comfortable submerging, or in the beginning stages.

Parent / Child

Scooter

By ability

Children new to the water and progressing from Scamper.

Children comfortable submerging.

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Pre-school and School-age
classes

Glider

Learner Pool

Glider 1

Children over 5 years who are uncomfortable submerging.
Whole body submersion independently
Introduction to floating front and back with assistance.

Learners Pool

Glider 2

Floating front and back and able to stand independently.

Early stages of streamline gliding front and back with assistance

Learners Pool

Glider 3

Independently kicking front and back long legs and floppy feet

Introduction to freestyle

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Stroker

Learners Pool

Stroker 1

Swims freestyle efficiently doing arms and kicking on a stick.

Kicks independently on back for 6m.

Introduction to backstroke.

Learners / Main Pool

Stroker 2

Swims freestyle efficiently doing arms and kicking on a stick.

Swims 12m backstroke without any support

Learners/Main Pool

Stroker 3

Swims 12m backstroke without any support.

Kicks on front and can roll to breathe correctly on both sides.

Demonstrates bilateral freestyle with breathing.

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Tumbler

Learners/Main Pool

Tumbler 1

Children are learning bilateral freestyle breathing.

Refining backstroke.

Early stages of breaststroke kick on the noodle.

Learners/Main Pool

Tumbler 2

Children who have effective freestyle breathing and are learning breaststroke feet off the noodle.

Main Pool

Tumbler 3

Backstroke with opposite arms (windmill).

Children who have effective breaststroke legs and are learning correct breaststroke timing, pull, kick and glide.

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Main Pool

Skimmer

Backstroke with opposite arms (windmill)

Bilateral Freestyle.

Breaststroke with correct timing and breathing.

Main Pool

Cruiser

Refining freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke and learning starts, turns and finishes for all strokes.

Learning butterfly

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Squads

Main Pool

Laing Squad

45 mins

Children who have completed our learn to swim program and are ready to move to a squad programme.

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Learn with us

Swimming with purpose