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A learn-to-swim-properly school. Max 4 kids per class, guaranteed.
Kids start in Learn to Swim and progress at their own pace: same school, same approach, all the way to squad. (A squad is a coached training group that swims sessions together.)
Not sure where your child fits? Pick "Not sure yet" when you book a free lesson and we'll suggest a class when we call. You can also read what happens in a first lesson or how we coach.
Into the more competitive side of swimming? There's an official pathway through Celts, all the way to racing at state level. Find out more.
Exclusive squad and water polo for the Corpus community. Family discount and a free first lesson.
We don't want your kids flapping around the pool with their head and body position all over the place, as we see so often. We want them to swim efficiently, become safe, and have fun.
Never more than four kids to a class, guaranteed. Any more than that and it stops being coaching.
Kids stay in the water longer when it's warm, so more of the lesson gets spent learning.
Every coach is a current or former squad swimmer who knows real technique.
Meet the team →Kids stay with one instructor who extends their strengths while fixing weak spots, with no badge chart to get stuck on.
Why we don't do levels →Engaged kids learn faster. Have fun, learn fast, swim fast: that's the whole idea.
Process over pressure →Want more detail? Meet the coaches, read how we coach, or see what happens in a first lesson.
All of our instructors are current or former squad swimmers. This is them in the water at a recent staff training session, doing the same technique they'll be teaching your kids.
Because strict levels stifle progress. Kids often get stuck in a level over one small skill deficiency, which blocks progress on everything else, and that breeds frustration, boredom and disengagement.
Instead, your child stays with one instructor who works with similar-ability kids, extends them on their strengths and helps with what they struggle with. Constant progression, no waiting rooms. Read the full explanation.
A 30-minute class isn't long, so we have to get the most out of it. Four is the most we think one instructor can properly coach. Any more than that is essentially crowd control. And we don't just say we have small classes: we guarantee it.
Our classes are challenging but not overwhelming. We're not looking to train Olympians. Our programs were developed by our Head Coach with a child and adolescent behaviour specialist, and they run on a process of improvement, not shouting, pressure, or a myopic focus on results. In our experience that leads to more enjoyment, less burnout and, ironically, better results. More on process over pressure.
Most of our swimmers start at age 4 or 5, and most of those are swimming 1–2km with efficient technique by age 8 or 9. Teaching correct technique is much easier when children first start swimming than fixing bad habits later, so starting younger helps. Starting older is also completely fine: kids have great neuroplasticity, and we pick technique up quickly with them whatever age they walk in at.
New and developing swimmers start in Learn to Swim; Pre-Squad builds fitness and endurance on top of technique; Squad is for swimmers training for fitness and for those who want to race. If you're not sure, pick "Not sure yet" when you book a free lesson and we'll suggest a class when we call.
Plenty of squad swimmers never race, and that's a perfectly good reason to be there. For the kids who do want more, competitive means timed events: club nights, school carnivals, state fixtures, and further down the track open water swims like the Rottnest Channel. We build the squad around that side of it, then flex it for the swimmers who want the training and the fitness without the racing.
For those who want to race, we coach the squads at Celts Swimming Club, a club sanctioned by Swimming WA. That gives kids a club to race under at state level, with strength and conditioning, sit-down performance check-ins, and written notes after every meet behind it.
A dedicated Celts page is on the way. In the meantime, if your child is curious about racing, have a chat with us and we'll talk you through it.
“The best swimming club we have ever attended based on experience from multiple continents. Great attentive coaches with supportive attitude gives children really good motivation to go to practices and technique teaching is on next level.”
“We’re thrilled with the Speed with Style program and outstanding coaching. There is a focus on strong technique, speed, and confidence, while creating a fun, positive and motivating environment. Ross is absolutely fantastic!”
“We’ve been with SWS for a few years now. The teachers are dedicated and committed to bringing out the best in the kids. We are very happy with the swim school.”
“Since putting my 3 daughters in to swim with SWS their swimming has improved dramatically. The instructors are fantastic with the kids and build great trust and rapport.”
“Good friendly staff, great educators and never afraid to go above and beyond to help your child swimming.”
“Amazing. Always so helpful and friendly. Jay is always so friendly.”
“We are so grateful to all the crew at Speed with Style. They go above and beyond for us as a family and our kids love attending their classes and squads. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a swim school that genuinely cares about your kids.”
“Great instructors, communication with admin is of ease. Very happy.”
The best way to get a feel for how we teach is to come and watch. Drop in, see the classes of four, and chat to a coach on the deck.
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