FEELING RELAXED IN THE WATER

WATER CONFIDENCE

The main drawback to beginners that can be overcome

Key to progressionPractice at homeMain barrier for new swimmersMental block

PUSH PAST YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Water confidence isn’t as easy as it sounds.

First time swimmers feel alien to the experience of losing normal control and needing to discover new ways to move in the water. Water confidence is debatably the biggest mental block in one’s ability to progress. Remember the more relaxed your body is, the better you will swim.

STAY

RELAXED

Tensed body promotes sinking

DON’T

PANIC

Your instructor is always there for you

TRUST YOUR

INSTRUCTOR

They have been swimmming for years

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MASTER

WATER CONFIDENCE

STAY CALM

Easier said than done
You need to always be relaxed and not tense
Poor water confidence can be a downward spiral if not managed

PRACTICE THE EASY BIT

If you have a bath at home, practice putting your face in the water.
This will accelerate your progress with less time being spent on easy exercises.
You will also learn how to relax while not having access to oxygen on demand.

TAKE YOUR TIME

You are not racing. Be sure to perform exercises without rushing
Rushing will make you prone to mistakes and may drop your confidence even more.
Taking one step back helps you assess what exactly you need to do, enabling you to swim two places forwards

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BOOK YOUR TASTER LESSON AND START GAINING WATER CONFIDENCE

Get 50% off your first lesson to dip your toe in the water.

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STILL DECIDING?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Am I too old for swimming lessons?

Competent Swimming is suitable for any child above the age of four and any adult regardless of their age.

How quickly will I learn how to swim?

It depends on how much effort you put in to each Competent Swimming lesson and if you practice what you have learnt outside of Competent Swimming. However many people who take lessons learn how to swim with foundational technique after 5 weekly lessons.

I want to learn a specific stroke or skill, can I still join?

Absolutely. Tell your teacher you would like to learn a specific stroke or skill (i.e. Treading Water) and they will run through specific exercises to help you learn this.

Does the instructor get into the water with me/my child?

If you can't swim on your front with foundational technique your instructor will be in the pool with you. This is to keep you safe and give you more confidence to push you beyond your comfort zone.

What do I need to bring with me?

All of the details such as what you will need to bring, parking, what you will learn will be explained in your introductory information pack. However; swimming suit, goggles, water bottle and a towel.

Still have questions?

Go to "contact Competent Swimming" to email us or fill in a form and we will get to you within 24 hours.

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