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After-School Swimming Clubs
Tadpoles and Turtles
The after school swimming club is the next stage in the lesson programme.
Youngsters that have mastered the three main strokes and passed ASA Water Skills 4 are invited to join the swimming club as Tadpoles. They then progress to Turtles, follwed by the final group in our Swimming Club the Dolphins
The sessions increase to one hour in length, with the last 15 minutes set aside for play.
There is a little of everything – Diving Skills, Personal Survival, Rookie Lifeguard, Team Games, Advanced Stroke Technique, Competition Racing and always popular … Playtime!
All members receive a badge, log book, pen and water proof wallet as well as a personalised membership swipe card.
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During the course of a year the sessions will seek to improve the basic strokes and water skills they have learnt and introduce more advanced techniques, with safety and confidence in the water remaining a priority.
In front crawl, for example, the swimmers now learn to roll onto their sides to breathe, rather than turning right over and in backstroke a continuous arm action is introduced.
Full stroke butterfly and breaststroke are practiced in detail.
Diving, from sitting dives advancing to competitive racing dives, are gradually introduced, building on the shallow water preparations they have mastered - handstands and somersaults.
Flippers are available every playtime and five times a year the whole session is dedicated to flippers with the occasional use of snorkels.
During the course of a year the sessions will seek to improve the basic strokes and water skills they have learnt and introduce more advanced techniques, with safety and confidence in the water remaining a priority.
In front crawl, for example, the swimmers now learn to breathe both sides and in backstroke a bent arm action is introduced.
Full stroke butterfly and breaststroke are practiced in detail.
Diving, from sitting dives advancing to competitive racing dives, are gradually introduced, building on the shallow water preparations they have mastered - handstands and somersaults.
Flippers are available every playtime and five times a year the whole session is dedicated to flippers with the occasional use of snorkels. |
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Badges
Swimmers work towards Water Skills 5 and beyond.
Swimmers can also attempt distance awards, from 200m to 1 mile. These can be taken on the last Saturday of the month between 11.30am and 12.30pm. Places can be booked at reception and cost £2.50.
Cold water personal survival and basic rescue skills are usually tested twice a year. |
Swimming Club Times
Tadpoles - Monday – Friday 4pm – 5pm and Saturday 9am – 10am
Turtles - Monday – Friday 5pm – 6pm and Saturday 9am – 10am
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| Club Championships
Once a year the club hires the Quays complex to hold the Club Championships, usually in November.
The children compete over 25m in all the strokes in their own age groups.
All entries receive an award.
The swimmers that show potential as competitive swimmers are invited to attend Southampton Dolphins Swimming Club presentation evening, with a view to joining the Dolphins – the final group in the swimming club - for a trial.
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The children are introduced to all aspects of competitive swimming, whilst keeping enjoyment a priority.
Swimmers now participate in Galas and County Championships
The club hosts swimming galas at Shirley Pool against other swimming clubs. These usually take place on a Saturday at 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
The club also travels to other local clubs for competitions.
Please click here to be taken to the Dolphins home page |
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