Swimming Lessons

Program Structure

• Sessions: 20-24 sessions per month (5-6 days a week).
• Time Allocation: 60 minutes total (45 mins water time + 15 mins warm-up).
• Supervision: Group training with a 1:10 to 1:12 coach-to-student ratio.
• Curriculum: Covers bubbling, floating, freestyle kicking, and introduction to Backstroke/Freestyle.

Facility Access

• Heated Pool: 25m temperature-controlled pool (approx. 29.5 C) suitable for all-weather training.
• Equipment: Use of academy kickboards and pull buoys included.
• Safety: Lane ropes for segregation and constant lifeguard monitoring.

Progression

• Initial skill assessment by senior coaches upon joining.

Elite Training

• Extended Duration: 90 to 120-minute sessions focusing on endurance and speed.
• Technical Work: Micro-correction of stroke mechanics, starts (dives), and turns (tumble turns).
• Drills: High-repetition sets including wall kicks and underwater dolphin kicks.

Dry-Land Fitness

• Cardio: Participation in 20-minute Friday Fun Runs.
• Conditioning: Bodyweight exercises and flexibility training to prevent injury and build core strength.

Competition Prep

• Testing: Internal time trials and sprint challenges.
• Mentorship: Career guidance for district/state meets and National School Games.
• Gear Training: Instruction on using advanced equipment like fins and snorkels (equipment provided by user).

Camp Structure

• Duration: 15 to 21 consecutive days (excluding Mondays/holidays).
• Curriculum: Survival swimming skills (floating, treading) and water play.
• Format: Large group sessions (15+ students) focused on energy expenditure.

Deliverables & Safety

• Completion: Participation certificate from SFIA.
• Events: End-of-camp fun races or demonstration day.
• Supervision: Full-time lifeguard presence with dedicated shallow end training for beginners.