Onwards and upwards… Congratulations to all of our swimmers who have joined us over the season 2018/19. We have seen great improvements in all of our swimmers and hope to see you all back down at the pool for our 15th season in October. We would like to share our favourite moments from the season […]
Bubble Bubble Bubble. Every child is always taught to blow bubbles during their swimming lessons. This is the first step to allow them to breathe effectively when swimming. When swimming the inhale should occur whilst your face is above water and the exhale only occurs whilst your face is underwater. Many beginners do not exhale […]
Catch Pull Recovery Each part of the freestyle stroke is important in its own right. Swimmers with a weak pull will be less efficient, meaning they have to take more arm strokes and use more energy to move up and down the pool. An awkward recovery can lead to shoulder injuries, whilst not holding the […]
It’s that time of year again, School Swimming Carnivals are here! A big thank you to those parents who have sent us their child’s results, please keep them coming in. We are so proud of all our swimmers competing, it is a great achievement to race in front of the whole school off the block. […]
Are you unsure when you should start your child into lessons? We at Mermaid Swim Academy believe that there is no such thing as starting “too early” – and here is why: Up to 60% of the human body is water – being in water should consequently be completely natural for us. However, we all […]
Fitness Squad is designed for squad swimmers who want to improve their stamina, fitness and overall swimming performance. Fitness Squad sessions focus primarily on squad training which will include swim sets, land training and even some open water swim sessions throughout the term. Swimmers will be taught how to navigate through the surf, how to […]
When children reach the age 10 and up and are strong, competent swimmers we can sometimes find they can become bored of the usual swimming routine. At Mermaid Swim Academy we aim to provide children with not only the essential life skill of swimming itself, but a lifelong love of swimming both for fun and […]
Are you sick and tired of just being a number? Over being a name on a never ending wait list? Annoyed at having to arrange your schedule around swim lesson times and days that don’t suit you? or No waitlists. Not just a number. Your swim lessons, your times. Swim Schools are notoriously known for […]
Ever wondered how to do a tumble turn? Most swimmers do not know how to do a tumble turn and instead opt for touch turns which are much slower. Tumble turns can seem intimidating or scary if you have never tried it before, but with practice they are really not that hard to do and […]
Did you know you could start informal swimming lessons straight after birth? Bath time can become a fun and enjoyable learning hub. By encouraging splashing, blowing bubbles singing and having play time parents can create these informal lessons. You can also start the early stages of submersion by conditioning your baby with water. This can […]