https://www.hamptonswimschool.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/received_379211971691949.mp4 Testimonial from mum Becky. In just four months, our water-fearing 4-year-old boy has transformed into an absolute water-baby who is now swimming on his own, floating on his back, and diving under the water for sinkies! In fact, it is hard to keep him above the water now! We are truly overjoyed and blown away at the speed in his progression and how quickly his confidence, ability and enjoyment of the water has developed since he started lessons in January this year. He has moved up three swim levels i ..read more

Core strength is crucial for swimmers, as it directly impacts your performance in the water. Let’s explore how core strength relates to different swim strokes. Water is not as solid as one might think, and swimming through it is not easy. When we walk our feet pushes against the solid ground to move us forward. When we have a strong body/core, our body acts like the ground to allow us to push forward. Our initial focus helps us develop a strong core to move more effectively.  Freestyle Body Positioning: Maintaining a horizontal position reduces drag and allows for streamlined movement ..read more

What is relay swimming? Relay swimming is a team event in competitive swimming where each swimmer on a team completes a specified distance using a particular swimming stroke. There are various relay events, but the most common ones are the 4×100-meter and 4×200-meter freestyle relays, as well as the 4×100-meter medley relay. Here’s an overview of the two main types of relay events: Freestyle Relay: In a Freestyle Relay, swimmers on each team swim the required distance using the freestyle (front crawl) stroke with the next swimmer taking over the next leg of the swim. Relays can be swum with f ..read more

What is the Individual Medley (IM)? The Individual Medley (IM) is a swimming event that combines all four competitive swimming strokes into one race. The four strokes involved in the IM are: Butterfly: Swimmers use a dolphin kick and simultaneous arm movement below and above the water with both arms moving in a circular motion. Backstroke: Swimmers lie on their backs and perform an alternating arm and flutter kick. Breaststroke: Swimmers use a frog kick and perform a simultaneous arm movement, pulling both arms in a circular motion. Freestyle: Swimmers use any stroke of their choice, typically ..read more

For our symmetrical strokes, butterfly and breaststroke, we use ‘touch turns’, which requires a two–handed touch and quick tuck-and-turn to continue with speed. Whilst this may seem the simple technical turn, it still requires concentration and timing to ensure a full stroke before the glide phase. The fastest way to change direction at the wall when swimming freestyle or backstroke is using a tumble turn, also known as flip turns. Tumble Turns are a technique used to transition from one lap to the next without stopping. This is where we start our somersault with our head tucked down. Touch-tu ..read more

Stay up to date with Hampton Swim School’s important dates, activities and events:                                       More dates will be added to this page in early January 2024!   The post Important Dates appeared first on Hampton Swim School. The post Important Dates appeared first on Hampton Swim School ..read more

Did you know our combined team tenure at Hampton Swim School equates to over 115 years? We are so proud of the longevity of the team and the consistency and comfort that brings to our swim families. As you know, our team are selected for their positive, fun and nurturing natures, and are trained in our unique Hampton teaching philosophies and methods. To ensure continuous development, our team were asked to provide peer feedback on strengths and opportunities, and we are delighted to share some feedback with you here: Miss Bec | Head of Teaching | Hamptons team for 11.5 years Miss Bec is a p ..read more

At Hampton Swim School, we pride ourselves in being an industry leading swim school and we are constantly striving to deliver an exceptional swim program to our families. We understand that every child is different. Every child has different levels of experience with water, has different confidence, nervousness, anxiety, and emotional and developmental needs. Therefore, we are absolutely thrilled to announce the relaunch of our one-of-a-kind ‘BabySteps’ Swim Program, which we believe offers a swim level that is age and developmentally appropriate for every child in our community. What is new ..read more

Flipping, turning and rotating uses every single muscle in your body, and that is what is needed to maximise your turns, for each stroke. Each stroke has specific rules and directional positions, which are covered in the below top tips for turns.                                       Let’s talk turns for each stroke: Freestyle: The fastest way to change direction, and we practice this in our squad sessions, is to flip at the wall, get into our streamline position, looking up (towards the sky), then ..read more

Hampton Swim School are delighted to be confirmed as a registered SwimStart activity provider and from 9am today, Tuesday 7th November 2023, eligible families can apply for SwimStart learn to swim vouchers with Hampton Swim School! The SwimStart program, launched by the Queensland government, has allocated $4.8 million for more than 30,000 vouchers over two years, for learn to swim activities. Eligible families can apply for vouchers up to $150 for swimming lessons for their children aged 0 – 4 years of age. Parents, carers or guardians with a valid Services Australia Health Care Card or Pensi ..read more