Aberystwyth Sports Centre Children's Swimming Lessons

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GWERSI NOFIO I BLANT - Nid yw’n rhy hwyr i gofrestru ar ein rhaglen nofio wych i blant 4 oed ac i fyny. Archebwch yn fuan i osgoi cael eich siomi. Rydyn ni’n dilyn y rhaglen Aqua Passport



CHILDREN'S SWIMMING LESSONS - It's not too late to register for our excellent swim programme for children aged 4 and above. Book soon to avoid disappointment. We follow the Aqua Passport programme

Hello,

Please see attached the timetable of swimming lessons for next term. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you / Diolch

Swim team 💙💦

Dear all,

Just to remind you of the following :-

Our next set of swimming lessons will run for 12 weeks from the week beginning 9th September 2019 until week ending 6th December 2019.
Registration for lessons will take place during 4-6th September. You can register by calling us on 01970 622 280 or call into the Sports Centre.➡️☎️💦😃

Bydd ein cyfres nesaf o wersi nofio yn rhedeg am 12 wythnos o 9fed medi 2019 tan yr wythnos sy'n dod I ben ar 6ed Rhagfyr 2019 .
Bydd modd cofrestru eich plenty ar gyfer gwersi yn yr amserau nofio yn ystod wythnos 4-6Medi 2019 . Gallwch ffonio 01970 622280 neu ddewch at y Ganolfan Chwaraeon.➡️☎️💦😃

Pool looking nice and clean ready for swimming lessons tonight.

Looking forward to seeing you all then 😊

A reminder that there are no lessons now until Monday 17th June. Due to essential maintenance being carried out on the pool.

💦 Dont forget no swimming lessons tomorrow we are closed .

💙

Just a reminder swimming lessons start back Monday 29th April. Book your space now by either calling us on 01970 622 280 or coming into the Sports Centre reception.➡️☎️💦

▶️ Don't forget to register your child into the next block of swimming lesson's ☎️. Lesson's will start back from Monday 29th April. You can call us on 01970 622 280 or by popping into the sports Centre reception.

Have a nice Easter break.

Swim Team 💙

▶️ Just to remind you that last week was the last lesson of the term. If you was unable to make it please see the relevant information below for next term :-

Dear Parent/Guardian

We hope that your child has enjoyed our recent set of swimming lessons and you as parents can see the benefit and progression your child has made through the Swim Wales – Aqua Passport programme.
Our next set of swimming lessons will run for 2 x 4 week blocks on the following dates:

4 weeks of lessons - 29/4/19 – 23/5/19

No lessons during half term - 27th – 31st May

Pool closed for essential maintenance - 3rd – 14th June 2019

4 weeks of lessons - 17/6/19 – 12/7/19

Please note that there will be no lesson Monday 6th May
Registration for lessons will be on Monday 15th April 2019. Parents will be able to phone 01970 622 280 to register from 8.30am, or call into the Sports Centre.

Annwyl Riant/Gwarcheidwad

Gobeithio bod eich plentyn wedi mwynhau’r gyfres ddiweddaraf o wersi nofio a’ch bod chi fel rhieni/gwarcheidwaid yn gweld y manteision a’r cynnydd y mae’ch plentyn wedi’i wneud drwy raglen Pasbort Dŵr - Nofio Cymru.
Bydd ein cyfres nesaf o wersi nofio’n rhedeg am 2 floc o 4 wythnos ar y dyddiadau canlynol:

* 4 wythnos o wersi - 29/4/19 – 23/5/19

* Dim gwersi yn ystod hanner tymor - 27 – 31 Mai

* Pwll yn cau ar gyfer gwaith cynnal a chadw hanfodol - 3 – 14 Mehefin 2019

* 4 wythnos o wersi - 17/6/19 – 12/7/19

* Noder na fydd gwers ar ddydd Llun 6 Mai

Bydd modd cofrestru ar gyfer y gwersi ar ddydd Llun 15 Ebrill 2019. Gall rhieni/gwarcheidwaid ffonio 01970 622 280 i gofrestru o 8.30yb, neu alw heibio’r Ganolfan Chwaraeon.


Diolch Nofio Aber / Thank you Swim Aber💙💦

🏊‍♂️➡️Just a reminder for tomorrows wave 6 class could they please bring suitable clothing to wear in the water.

See you tomorrow -Thank you 💙

⚠️ Dont forget ⬇️ - See you all next week 😁

💦 Just a reminder due to it being half term next week there will be no swimming lessons. Lessons will resume as normal from Monday the 4th of March

Thank you / Diolch

Swim Team 💙

💦 Just a reminder for tonights Wave 6&7 class with Lauren all children will need to bring shorts and t-shirt suitable to wear in the water.

💦 Just a reminder due to it being half term next week there will be no swimming lessons. Lessons will resume as normal from Monday the 4th of March

Thank you / Diolch

Swim Team 💙

➡️ Just to confirm all classes are now currently full.

If you would like your child to join our next set of swimming lesson's please don't hesitate to DM us for more information.

Thank you/ Diolch 🏊‍♂️💙

Dont forget term begins tomorrow.
Look forward to seeing you all this week 🐳

➡️🗒✏ Please note there is a slight change to the class timetabel this term and Wave 2 on a Monday will now be run on a Tuesday at a new time of 17:30 -18:00.

Any question's please dont hesitate to get in contact.

Thank you 😊

🎉 Wishing you a Happy New Year from all of us at the Sports Centre swim team 🎉

⚠️ G E N E R A L | N O T I C E ⚠️

Hope your child has enjoyed our swimming lessons this term. Just to confirm the last lesson for this term before Christmas are next week starting Monday 3rd December.
Registration for January 2019 and class timetable will be confirmed shortly.

Thank you/Diolch 💙

Good Morning - Just a reminder there will be no swimming lessons next week during half term. Lessons resume back Monday 5th November .

Have a nice break 💙

Hi all ,

I hope you all are enjoying the swimming lesson's. Just a reminder that from 3:30pm you can park in the National library car park next to the Sports Centre. You may find this easier than driving onto campus and around the one way system. 🚗💨

See you all next week

Swim Team 💙

⚠️ Don’t forget 👉🏼 Swim registration tomorrow‼️

➡️ Time ⏰ 8:30 am onwards

➡️ Call us 📲 on 01970 622 280

➡️ Or pop into the Sports Centre reception

💙SportsAber -Can't waite to see you all!

🌞⛱ I hope everyone is enjoying this lovely weather we are having. Did you know in our learn to swim programme not only do we teach your child to swim but we also teach them fundamental lifesaving skills.

➡️ Here is the RNLI's top 5 tips for children.

➡️ Just a reminder there are no swimming classes this week due to it being half term.

See you all next week 🌞

HI All! 😊

Great evening back teaching for ....

Just reminding you all Swimming lessons start back this week . So if you havant booked in for the next term dont forget to give us all 📲 📧 ☎️

Swim ~ Team 💙 👶

⚠️ Update - Entry level class Splash 1&2 Monday's is now full .😀

SWIM REG ➡️ Is now open. You can now call us on 01970 622280 📲

🏊‍♂️🔜 Good afternoon, I'm excited to let you all know the registration and term dates for our next block of swimming lesson's will be :-

Registration - Friday 12th April from 8:30am onwards. You can register your child by calling us on 01970 622 280 or by calling into our sports centre reception.

Term dates - Lesson's will start back Monday 16th of April and end the week of Monday 16th July. This is a 12 week block of work with no lessons running during May half term.

Any questions please DM us.

Thank you / Diolch 💙

😊⏰💭 With the new swim term fast approaching us.. if you are thinking of signing your child up to our swimming programme here below ⬇️ we have answered some of the most common questions asked :-

⚫️💭 What you need to know when your child join’s our learn to swim programme:-

▪️How early should my child learn to swim:-

• Here at Aberystwyth University we encourage every child to learn to swim from an early age and we take them into our programme from 3 ½ years old.

▪️What if my child cries or is afraid:-

• This is very common when starting something new. All our teachers are trained to deal with the most fearful of children and there will always be someone on hand to assist. We recommend the use of simple distraction techniques: toys, songs and games to help calm and reassure them. A child may cry for several weeks in a row, but be patient. Consistency and praise are key to your child's progress. If you need help getting your child into the pool, please ask our staff for assistance. Be sure to give us any information that will help us get to know your child better (favourite toys, special songs, heroes, etc). We recommend that you take your child to our pool before their first lesson so that they are familiar with the environment. The more often you can take them to the pool, the easier they will find the transition into learning new skills.

▪️How long will it take for my child to learn to swim:-

• How longs a piece of string? Like learning any new skill, different people take different amounts of time. If your child experiences more time in the swimming pool environment outside of lessons, they are likely to progress more quickly as they will have additional opportunities to practice and increase their confidence surrounded by close friends and family. It may take your child up to 40 weeks to pass one stage.

▪️How will my child’s progress be assessed and rewarded:-

• Your child is continually assessed as they attends lessons. However, to progress into the next level, all outcomes need to be achieved competently and consistently. As your child progresses through the programme their achievements will be rewarded with different awards: badges and certificates. We like to implement rewards to acknowledge achievements, to enhance the experience for your child, and to increase motivation and confidence.

▪️Why does my child need to be considered to be a safe swimmer:-

• Ensuring your child learns to swim at an early age not only provides endless health and social benefits, but could one day save their life. Sadly, drowning is still the third most common form of accidental death in children. Learning to swim really is an essential life skill.
The great thing about swimming is that children of any age, size or ability can take part.

◾Learning to swim has plenty of benefits for children of all ages and abilities:

• Swimming keeps your child’s heart and lungs healthy, improves their strengths and flexibility, increases their stamina and even improves their balance and posture
• It gives your child more opportunities to make friends and gain confidence

• And it can provide useful challenges for your child as they develop

Swimming is currently part of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum in Wales. According to the current National Curriculum, “pupils should be taught to develop skills of water safety and personal survival and swim unaided for a sustained period of time”. Swim Wales, with the support of education advisors and local providers, have agreed that to be considered a safe swimmer a child will be able to:

• Swim 25 metres with clothes on
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Demonstrate an action to attract help and move into the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position)
• Demonstrate a shout and signal action

Thank you / Diolch

Swim team 💙

⚫️💭 What you need to know when your child join’s our learn to swim programme:-

▪️How early should my child learn to swim:-

• Here at Aberystwyth University we encourage every child to learn to swim from an early age and we take them into our programme from 3 ½ years old.

▪️What if my child cries or is afraid:-

• This is very common when starting something new. All our teachers are trained to deal with the most fearful of children and there will always be someone on hand to assist. We recommend the use of simple distraction techniques: toys, songs and games to help calm and reassure them. A child may cry for several weeks in a row, but be patient. Consistency and praise are key to your child's progress. If you need help getting your child into the pool, please ask our staff for assistance. Be sure to give us any information that will help us get to know your child better (favourite toys, special songs, heroes, etc). We recommend that you take your child to our pool before their first lesson so that they are familiar with the environment. The more often you can take them to the pool, the easier they will find the transition into learning new skills.

▪️How long will it take for my child to learn to swim:-

• How longs a piece of string? Like learning any new skill, different people take different amounts of time. If your child experiences more time in the swimming pool environment outside of lessons, they are likely to progress more quickly as they will have additional opportunities to practice and increase their confidence surrounded by close friends and family. It may take your child up to 40 weeks to pass one stage.

▪️How will my child’s progress be assessed and rewarded:-

• Your child is continually assessed as they attends lessons. However, to progress into the next level, all outcomes need to be achieved competently and consistently. As your child progresses through the programme their achievements will be rewarded with different awards: badges and certificates. We like to implement rewards to acknowledge achievements, to enhance the experience for your child, and to increase motivation and confidence.

▪️Why does my child need to be considered to be a safe swimmer:-

• Ensuring your child learns to swim at an early age not only provides endless health and social benefits, but could one day save their life. Sadly, drowning is still the third most common form of accidental death in children. Learning to swim really is an essential life skill.
The great thing about swimming is that children of any age, size or ability can take part.

Learning to swim has plenty of benefits for children of all ages and abilities:

• Swimming keeps your child’s heart and lungs healthy, improves their strengths and flexibility, increases their stamina and even improves their balance and posture
• It gives your child more opportunities to make friends and gain confidence
• Swimming opens the door to countless other sports and activities, including swimming with dolphins, scuba diving in exotic locations, rowing and sailing or even becoming the next Olympic champion
• And it can provide useful challenges for your child as they develop

Swimming is currently part of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum in Wales. According to the current National Curriculum, “pupils should be taught to develop skills of water safety and personal survival and swim unaided for a sustained period of time”. Swim Wales, with the support of education advisors and local providers, have agreed that to be considered a safe swimmer a child will be able to:

• Swim 25 metres with clothes on
• Tread water for 30 seconds
• Demonstrate an action to attract help and move into the HELP (Heat Escape Lessening Position)
• Demonstrate a shout and signal action

🎉Happy New Year to you all🎉

- Don’t forget to register your child for the next block of swimming lessons this Friday 5th January from 8:30 onwards. You can do this by either popping in to see us at the Sports Centre reception or by calling us on 01970 622 280.

- Lessons start back Monday 8th January.

We look forward to seeing you all next week!

Thank you/ Diolch - Swim Team