UWA Learn to Swim Program

Safe and friendly swim lessons for children of all swimming levels

The UWA Aquatic Centre is one of the best learn-to-swim environments with families being able to enjoy an enclosed 25 metre pool and warm 30-degree water temperature all year round. The UWA Learn to Swim program offers lessons for children of all levels, from three years old upwards. Initial emphasis is placed on developing confidence and effective movement in the water, later progressing to the swimming essentials of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and dive starts.

"Excellent, knowledgeable and fun instructors, with small class sizes. Results have been outstanding - our daughter has become a very competent swimmer who did very well in her most recent school swimming carnival." - 2018 Learn to Swim parent

"I like that the small classes give children space to learn and that the pool is sheltered and warm." - 2018 Learn to Swim parent

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Learn to Swim Program Philosophy 

The UWA Learn to Swim Program provides children of all abilities with essential foundation swim skills. The supportive environment aims to nurture young swimmers, with an opportunity to transition to the renowned UWA Uniswim Squads.

Our highly qualified instructors are passionate about providing the best experience for each child in the pool, from water safety skills to the perfection of swim strokes. The UWA Aquatic Centre is a recognised industry leader in providing swimming programs, and every week we see more than 1000 children improve their skills and confidence in the pool.

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Current Programs

Summer Intensive Holiday Blocks

  • Block 1: Monday 10 Dec–Friday 14 Dec ($125)
  • Block 2: Monday 17 Dec–Friday 21 Dec ($125)
  • Block 3: Monday 7 Jan–Friday 12 Jan ($125)
  • Block 4: Monday 14 Jan–Friday 18 Jan ($125)
  • Block 5: Monday 21 Jan–Friday 25 Jan ($125)
  • Block 6: Tuesday 29 Jan–Friday 1 Feb ($100)

Daily sessions are held at 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, and 10:30am

Please note there is no swimming during public holidays

Term 1 Lessons

Monday 4 February–Saturday 13 April 2019 

Assessments

All children who are new to the program or who haven't swum for some time will need to book a swimming assessment to determine their levels in the UWA Learn to Swim program. This will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes for each child. Assessments can be organised at the UWA Aquatic Centre and are free of charge. Please call 6488 2277 or email aquatics@sport.uwa.edu.au to arrange your assessment today.  

Register your child

To enrol your child/ren in the UWA Learn to Swim program, please follow the prompts in the link below.

Registrations for the Summer Intensive Holiday Blocks open 10am, Wednesday November 14. 

Registrations for Term 1 Lessons now open. 

If you have any trouble enrolling online, please read our how to guide. Please call 6488 2277 or email aquatics@sport.uwa.edu.au if you have any questions or require assistance registering online.

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Location

The UWA Learn to Swim Program is based at the UWA Aquatic Centre situated at the south end of The University of Western Australia's Perth campus.

UWA Aquatic Centre
Entrance 4, Parkway
Crawley

Visitor parking is available in front and rear of the centre, and free parking available in surrounding streets. 

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Contact us

If you have further queries, contact one of our UWA Aquatic Centre team members.