Learn To Swim

Edmonton phoenix is dedicated to good quality swimming instruction for learners aged 4 and above by experienced teachers which is co-ordinated by Sue Thomas.

We offer a full range of swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.

PARENTS: If you would like your child to enrol for lessons please contact Sue Thomas on 07948  120 210 or email epsc@btinternet.com you can speak to any coach or committee member at poolside on any of the days/times below. There are also adult lessons now available.

The children learn to swim program is based on ½ hour sessions at the following pools

DAY	POOL	TIME
TUESDAY	EDMONTON GREEN	8.00 - 9.00pm
WEDNESDAY	NO TEACHING	6.00 - 7.00pm
THURSDAY	EDMONTON GREEN	6.00 - 8.00pm
FRIDAY	SOUTHBURY LEISURE CENTRE	7.00 -8.30pm
SUNDAY	SOUTHBURY LEISURE CENTRE	8.00 - 9.30am

Teaching Section - Criteria For Moving Swimmers To The Next Class:

Class 1 (Beginner 1)

To move to Class 1a swimmer must achieve:	Swimmer could achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 1	·         Water skills 1 award
·         Puffin award

Class 1a (Beginner 1a)

To move to Class 2 swimmer must achieve:	Swimmer could achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 2	·         Water skills 2 award
·         5m award

Class 2 (Beginner 2)

To move to Class 3 swimmer must achieve:	Swimmer could achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 3	·         Water skills 3 award
·         10m award

Class 3 (Improver 1)

To move to Class 4 swimmer must achieve:	Swimmer could achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 4	·         Water skills 4 award
·         Preliminary diver award
·         25m award

Class 4 (Improver 2)

To move to class 5 swimmer must achieve:	Swimmer could achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 5	·         Water skills 5 award
·         Poolside diving award grade 1
·         50m award

Class 5 (Advanced Improver 1)

To move to Class 6 swimmer must achieve:	Swimmer could achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 6	·         Water skills 6 award
·         Poolside diving award grade 2
·         100m award

Class 6 (Advanced Improver 2) Swimmer will swim 1 hour session to aid preparation for progression to Primary Squad.

To move to Primary Squad swimmer must achieve:
·         NPTS: Stage 7
·         Preliminary competitive start award
·         200m award

Children are encouraged to "move up the groups" with a view to joining the competitive squads if they want to.

Q. Why should my child continue at a swimming club once he/she has learned to swim??

A. Many reasons:

(1) He/she can develop their technique further to enjoy recreational swimming.

(2) To improve self discipline which is invariably carried through to other aspects of life, in and out of school.

(3) To maintain health and fitness.

(4) To widen the social circle of your child.

(5) To win medals and trophies both individually and as a team.