Leopold Swim School Blog

Many primary schools do not offer school swimming as part of their school sports program anymore.  Schools are finding that their curriculum is so full with subjects such as numeracy and literacy and everything else they have decided to leave swimming lessons off the...

At Leopold Swim School we initially teach our swimmers freestyle with straight arm recovery in the lower levels and then change them to bent arm recovery in the higher levels.  The reason we teach our 1 Silver, 1 Gold and 2 Bronze levels straight...

Just recently I had a family holiday to Thailand.  It was fantastic to be able to relax at the pool as my children played confidently in the deep water.  My children have been in formal swimming lessons since they were only...

If children don’t swim this winter they are missing out on important skills that can be used in and out of the water. These important skills may not be obvious. In swimming lessons regardless what level your child is at,...

Ben has been swimming at Leopold Swim School since he was a baby. He has just been chosen to compete in the International Cadet World Championships for sailing. He is going to Lake Garda, Italy.…Ben is 10yrs old. His swim...

“Hi, my name is Rachel. I won my first swimming medal this weekend. I was so excited to have got a third place in 50m backstroke in an Olympic size pool. I started swimming at Leopold Swim School when I...

Learning to swim is a golden ticket to endless aquatic opportunities.  Strong swimming capabilities gained through continual swim lessons over time provides opportunities for recreational activities and a healthy lifestyle for the whole family to enjoy together.  Strong swimming capabilities...