SWIM SCHOOL

Welcome to Matthew Palmer’s School of Swimming, in association with Ultimate Swim Club. Our primary objective is to teach swimmers all four strokes as well as the core elements of body control, feel for the water, and stable movement patterns. We want swimmers to learn in a fun yet safe environment and be proud of what they can now perform.

There are 4 Learn to swim groups Beginner, Improver, Advanced Improver and Mini Squad. 

1. Beginner: is a learn-to-swim group generally between the age of 3 - 5. The emphasis in this group is floating, body control and kicking in freestyle, breastroke and backstroke.

2. Improver: is a learn – to - swim group and generally between the age of 5 – 7. The emphasis in this squad is to refine stroke technique in freestyle and backstroke with the introduction to Breast stroke and butterfly. A strong emphasis will be on stroke efficiency and correct stroke mechanics.

3. Advanced improver:  is also a learn - to - swim group and generally between the age of 8 – 10.  The emphasis will be on Breast stroke and butterfly with the introduction to medley swimming. This squad will be introduced to the development of training etiquette, stamina building and will refine skills starts, turns and finishes.

4. Mini squad red:  is a learn - to - train squad and generally between the age of 10 - 12 but can extend past maturation to about 14/15. The emphasis will be on medley swimming, starts and turns. An introduction to training sets, aerobic maintenance, aerobic development and conditioning as well as anaerobic threshold will be included in these lessons; this will be the final stage to encourage swimmers into competitive swimming.

Cost and Times:

1. Beginner 30min lesson two times a week, Classes offered MON - THU 4pm - 4:30pm, OR 4:30pm - 5pm = R300

2. Improver 30min lesson three times a week, Classes offered MON - THU 4pm – 4:30pm OR 4:40pm - 5pm, Fee = R350

3. Advanced Improver 45min lesson three times a week, Classes offered MON - THU 4:30pm –5:15pm, Fee = R370

4. Mini Squad Red 45min - 1 hour lesson three times a week, Classes offered MON - THU  4:30pm –5:15 or 5:30pm, Fee = R390

* Holiday training times are subject to change so please clear training times with the respective coaches.