learning to
swim
Contact Details
Aquazone Magnet
mag. [email protected]
01628 685304
Aquazone Windsor
[email protected]
01753 778596
Magnet and Windsor
Swimming Lesson Guide
Working in Partnership
legacyleisure
Introduction
Aquazone is our swimming lesson programme, which operates in
partnership with the Amateur Swimming Association’s National Plan
for Teaching Swimming. The programme offers group lessons for both
children and adults. Aquazone believe swimming is a life skill which
everyone should have the opportunity to master in their lifetime. We
are dedicated to ensuring that, whatever their age or ability, everyone
can have fun whilst learning to swim!
Hat Provision
Each member of Aquazone will be issued with a swimming hat at the
start of each stage. The colour coding of the hats will match the ASA
stage colour.
We believe no one is too old or young to start learning. With that in
mind our swimming lesson programme is designed to suit all ages and
abilities. Our swimming lesson programme is endorsed by the ASA
(Amateur Swimming Association) which ensures our teachers are
experienced, fully qualied and inspiring. Lesson programmes follows
the ASA National Plan, which simply gives everyone a badge and a
certicate as they progress. Swimming is an important life skill. Contact
us today to learn how we can help you and your family swim well.
Continuous Assessment
Aquazone follow the ASA learn to swim framework through continuous
assessment. Continuous assessment allows swimmers to progress
through the various swim stages at their own pace, rather than having
to t around a set timetable or wait till the end of a time to move up a
stage. Learners therefore progress at a steadier and more personal
rate, optimising the opportunity for them to full their potential as a
swimmer. Tuition continues throughout the year and progress is
recorded during each lesson ensuring that the swimmers ability is
continually assessed. As soon as a learner meets the outcomes of the
current stage they will be moved into the next stage as soon as space
becomes available.
Certicates and Badges
The ASA Learn to Swim pathway will allow your child to achieve 25+
swimming badges and certicates which are available to purchase at
reception.
Contact Details
Aquazone Magnet
mag. [email protected]
01628 685304
Aquazone Windsor
[email protected]
01753 778596
Helpful Information
All children over 3 will have to wear a swimming hat.
All children under 3 are required to wear a swim nappy.
Parents / Guardians are required to stay within the building during
the lessons.
No parents or spectators are allowed on poolside.
The unisex changing village is situated next to the main pool.
A £1 coin, which is returnable, is required to operate the lockers.
Please do not leave clothes, bags and belongings unattended.
For the protection of privacy, please do not change children on the
side of the pool or public walkway.
Correct swimwear must be worn. Board shorts or shorts below the
knees are not acceptable.
Discovery Ducklings (Child & Adult Lessons)
Ducklings (3 years+)
The ASA Discovery Duckling Awards are the start of the learn to swim
experience for all children. These awards are perfect for babies, and
toddlers and pre-school children who are new to swimming lessons.
Ideal for gaining water condence while staying close to adult support.
Our pre-school program for children aged 3 years+.
Parents do not need to go in the water with their child.
Discovery Ducklings 1: 3-12mths
Introduces your baby into water and will encourage early condence
with the use of nursery rhymes and special teaching practices.
Discovery Ducklings 2: 1-3 years
Developing skills and building condence already introduced in
Discovery Ducklings 1. Children will be at ease with having their face
splashed with water and travel through the water on their front and
backs.
Discovery Ducklings 3: 1-3 years
Children will be working towards swimming with buoyancy aids but
without support from the adult. Happy to get their faces and heads
wet and be happy to be submerged under the water. They will work
towards being able to jump with support from the adult.
Discovery Ducklings 4: 1-3 years
Developing that step to swim with no aids, with the close support of
the adult in the water. This class will work towards the swimmer be
able to submerge themselves under the water, to listen and
understand instruction directly from the teacher. To jump into the
water with no assistance and return to side.
Duckling Awards are the next step on from the Discovery Duckling
Awards. They are designed to help toddlers enjoy learning to swim
without help from their parents or guardians. Ducklings 1 will see
children start to move by themselves in the water. By Ducklings 4
your child will be jumping in, going underwater, floating and swimming
ve metres without support. Duckling Awards are great at promoting
increased independence and water condence, to help prepare for
Stage 1.
If your child can not swim without buoyancy aids then they
require Ducklings 1 or 2.
If your child can swim without buoyancy aids then they
require Ducklings 3 or 4.
Ducklings 1
Uncondent swimmer
Ducklings 2
Condent non-swimmer kicking with a float on front,
face in the water
Ducklings 3
Condent swimmer, up to 3 metres on front
Ducklings 4
Swimming over 3 metres on front & back
ASA Learn to Swim Stages 1-7
The ASA Learn to Swim Awards 1-7 are divided into progressive stages.
They make up the core national syllabus of learning to swim for
primary school aged children. They are designed to reward your child
for their development of the essential aquatic skills they need to be
condent, competent and safe in the water.
Stage 1
Moving forwards and backwards through the water for a distance of 5 metres.
Blowing bubbles with face in the water, regaining an upright position from the
front and the back. Moving into a stretched floating position using aids or support.
Stage 2
Push and glide from the wall on both front and back breathing normally
(attempting to turn on the side) and back for 5 metres. Rotate from front to back
and back to front, regaining a standing position.
Guidance
Stage 3
Can your child swim without buoyancy aids?
NO Stage 1 YES Stage 2-7
Push and glide on both front and back into a log roll. Travel on front and rotate on
to back. Swim 10 metres on both front and back (turning to the side to breath)
breathing normally. Demonstrate breaststroke arms and legs. Fully submerge to
pick up an object.
Do they swim…?
Non Swimmer - Stage 1
Can swim up to 5m on front and can put face in water comfortably
Stage 2
Stage 4 - Water out of their depth
Push and glide from wall to the pool floor. 10 metres front crawl, backstroke,
breaststroke and butterfly legs, attempting arms. Head rst sculling action for 5
metres in a horizontal position. Perform a sequence of floating positions.
Stage 5 - Water out of their depth
Swim over 5m front crawl, backstroke and basic breaststroke
Stage 3
10m front crawl backstroke and breaststroke in water out of their
depth - Stage 4
10m front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly in water out of
their depth - Stage 5
15m front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
Stage 6
25m front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly
Stage 7
Performing a sculling action for 5 metres whilst horizontal on back and a 5 metre
feet rst scull. Tread water for 30 seconds. Swim a competent front crawl,
backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly for 10 metres. Perform a somersault and
handstand.
Stage 6 - Water out of their depth
Sink, push off on side from wall, glide, kick and rotate into both front crawl and
breaststroke. Swim 10 metres with clothes on. 25 metres front crawl, backstroke,
breaststroke and butterfly, all with rhythmical breathing. Perform a surface dive.
Stage 7 - Water out of their depth
Swim 25 metres for all 4 strokes. Swim 50 metres continuously using 1 stroke and
10 metres using 3 different strokes. Forward and backward somersault. Log roll,
head rst and feet rst sculling. Various floating and sinking skills.
Stages 8, 9 & 10 - Competitive swimming
Once a swimmer has completed Stage 1- 7 they have the option to move on to our
competitive swimming programme. Here they will develop the skills to go on to
competitive swimming in a club environment, without the commitment of early
mornings and more than one session a week. There will also be an introduction to
personal survival and diving.
Swimming lessons are run Monday to Sunday at various times over a 50
week period. Please contact reception for availability.
Adult Lessons
Crash Courses
Aquazone provides lessons for adults looking to improve technique or
to learn a new skill. There are lessons for all abilities.
We offer intensive 4 or 5 day crash courses over the following
school holidays:
Non-Swimmers
To gain basic water condence and travel through the water with aids.
To develop basic movements towards learning the strokes.
Beginners
To improve under water condence and progress towards swimming
unaided on front and back. To develop the ability to perform
breaststroke, backstroke and front crawl.
Intermediate
Designed for adults who can swim a reasonable distance on their front
and back. To develop their technique and style in all strokes with the
correct breathing, whilst gaining condence in deep water.
Improver
To perform the three main strokes to a good level, showing correct
technique, rhythm and condence in the water. Tuition will include
diving and introduction to personal survival.
February Half Term
Summer Holidays
Easter Holidays
October Half Term
May Half Term
Magnet Leisure Centre Timetable
09.00am
Ducklings, Stage 2 and Stage 4
09.30am
Ducklings, Stage 1 and Stage 3
Windsor Leisure Centre Timetable
09.00am
Stage 1 and Stage 4
09.30am
Stage 2 and Ducklings
10.00am
Stage 1 and Ducklings
10.30am
Stage 2 and Stage 3
For more information, please contact reception.
Aquazone Members Get Ready
For Some Fantastic Offers!
Children! Guess what....
Ollie the Octopus will be coming to Aquazone. He will be appearing at
the Windsor & Magnet Leisure centres during the year for photos, hugs
& supporting you in your Aquazone journey. We will have some
fantastic offers available just for you...the Aquazone members.
Hello, I’m Ollie!
Looking forward to
seeing you swim!!
For a great place to work out, high
quality equipment and motivational
instructors available every day - join
online at leisurecentre.com
or in centre today.
MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Unlimited use of gym
Use of sauna and steam
FREE programs and reviews
FREE inductions
10 days booking advance online
Use of fitness classes
great friends
great memories
great fun!
For party details or to make a
booking, contact reception today!
Sway Contact
Magnet Leisure Centre
Windsor Leisure Centre
[email protected]
01628 685333 for enquires to all facilities
01753 778577 for enquiries to all facilities
As a member of Aquazone you will be entitled to unlimited swimming
at the Magnet and Windsor Leisure Centre during public sessions. You
will also receive exclusive membership offers.
Please keep an eye out for these offers on our Facebook pages and in
our centres.
www.facebook.com/magnetleisurecentre
www.facebook.com/windsorleisurecentre
FOR CHILDREN AGED
4-8 AND 8-16 YEARS
CLASSES INCLUDE
- STREET DANCE
- BALLET
- CHEERLEADING - HIP HOP
Relax and enjoy a coffee with friends or
enjoy a freshly made baguette for lunch.
The café bar area is the ideal place to
unwind after your activity.