Services

Services at Sue Pryor Swimming include:

Baby Lessons

Babies are special! We encourage baby to start their water experience from 3 months of age. They have not developed fear of the water, and have some innate behaviours that help us in teaching them to be safe and competent in the water.

You can help! Bath-time can be used to prepare your child for the ‘big pool’ experience. Start by tipping water from a cup over their head, then face. Use the words “Ready, set, go” each time, then pause before pouring so that the child knows what to expect. This “cueing” is the first thing your baby will be taught in their swimming lessons.

Up till 12 months of age babies will automatically close off their airways when under water, so are quite safe if submerged for short times, and they soon learn to hold their breath on their own. We do not force this activity, but carefully monitor the child’s reactions, and gradually take them under when they are comfortable (it’s usually the parents who are most nervous!!).

Our aim is to teach comfort and confidence in the water, and impart vital safety skills:

  • Rolling over from front to back - After 8 months babies prefer to see the world from the front and may resist being on their backs.
  • Humpties — building an automatic response to “turn around, get back to point of fall, and hang on”

In our Baby swim program we use songs, games, splashing and kicking to make the experience fun with learning.

Spending a half hour in a warm pool, with your baby, without the distractions of phones or ‘jobs to do’, is a wonderful bonding time for you both - enjoy!


SERVICES Cute babies on the mat


Cute 'Beginner Babies' have a kick
and splash on the mat.

 SERVICES Humpties


Learning 'Humpties' with help from
Mum and my teacher.

 SERVICES Baby underwater to Mum


Babies can comfortably submerge
to reach for Mum underwater.

Childrens Lessons

Young children benefit hugely from learning to swim, and as they learn to move about and become independent, then their safety near water becomes a vital consideration!

Our focus with children’s swimming is the development of comfort, balance and independence. Learning to respect the water, and to know their limitations—but no floaties! Floaties give a false sensation of buoyancy and safety and our goal is to build these skills through body awareness.

We also aim to teach your child to swim technically the best they can, but this takes time. Correct technique means that strokes are more efficient, and can be maintained longer in water emergencies. The slower that children learn, the longer they retain the skills gained, and confidence is gradually developed.

Confidence comes from caring teachers, a happy, safe environment, and from learning to balance on the front and back.


SERVICES Face in with help


I will put my face in the water, with
my teacher to help me.

 SERVICES Good listening girls


We are ready on the ledge to glide
to our teacher, using kickboards.

 SERVICES Back float with platform


We are learning how to float on our
backs, using the swim platform.

The four strokes and Safety themes:


We teach small progressions to build competence in the 4 recognised strokes; freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly, as well as safe water entry techniques, including diving.

As each child masters the steps in the swimming strokes we reward them for achievements in technique and, as they become more proficient, in distances swum.

Sue Pryor Swimming has a strong emphasis on teaching water safety. Children will be taught survival strokes, the use of survival aids, and the recognition of dangers and approaches to rescues.


Equipment we use

  • Kickboards (we don't use for stroke development or teaching as we like our swimmers to be well balanced in the water). We only use them as aids to survival.
  • Swim platforms
  • Swim ledge
  • Toys for children — hoops, mirrors, floating and sinking toys
SERVICES Kids swimmer


I can swim freestyle for 6m and roll
my head to take a breath.

 SERVICES Good listening boys


We are all waiting on the platform,
and listening to our teacher.

 Lovely backstroke arms


Swimming the length of the pool with
lovely backstroke arms.

Older Children - 'Squad'

Swim Squad: 'effortless power'

4 - 5 students per class - concentrate on technique

 

SERVICES Squad freestyle SERVICES Squad butterfly
SERVICES Squad breaststroke SERVICES Squad backstroke

Adult Lessons

We offer lessons for adults to learn to swim, and encourage those who have never ‘taken the plunge’ to have a go. Individually or in very small groups, we teach swimming and survival basics with sensitivity and fun!

Aquarobics.

Aquarobics is a whole body work-out that uses the resistance of the water to improve strength, endurance and aerobic capacity.


  • All ages and abilities, work at your own pace
  • Mixed classes, aqua therapy, men welcome
  • Improve balance, muscle tone, flexibility

A fun way to improve fitness with friends or a social club. Therapy and fitness workout for sports clubs.

SERVICES Aqua ladies class


Classes are friendly and fun - you
won't even get your hair wet!

 SERVICES Good listening boys


Some of the aqua ladies do leg
exercises on the ledge.

 SERVICES Kids swimmer


The local footy club uses aquarobics
for a mid-season workout.

Hydrotherapy and Antenatal
  • Sessions under the guidance of a qualified therapist, use gentle rehabilitative exercise for injured muscles and joints.
  • Antenatal classes for preparation and toning of the body during pregnancy, with the warm water gently supporting the body.

Water Therapy

We now have facilities (ramps, disabled toilet, lifter) which enable swimmers with disabilities to enjoy the benefits of swimming and water therapy. Please contact the office for details of pool availability.


Lap Swimming

For anyone wishing to improve their fitness, the pool is available during some periods for lap swimming. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.


Family Leisure Swimming

For fun family swims, or water play-times, the pool is available on some weekends and during school holiays.


Payment Policy
  • Lessons are booked per term - Fees can be paid in full at start of term.
  • Families eligible for 5% discount for second child and 10% discount for third and subsequent children
  • Cash, cheque, or on-line transfer are all welcomed. Credit Card payments are available.