SwimInc

11/10/2026

www.swimacademy.co.za for information and enquiries

04/09/2026

These sisters just have an absolute passion for water, how, because their Parents have prioritised their water play and lessons and home swims. Kids don't swim like this without parent commitment ❤️

28/08/2026

Bella living her best mermaid 🧜‍♀️ life

18/08/2026

💦 NEW NAME. SAME GREAT LESSONS. SAME PASSION. 💦

Swim Inc is becoming SWIM ACADEMY 🩵

A fresh new name for the next chapter — but everything you know and love stays the same.

🏊‍♀️ Great swimming lessons
💦 Small, level-based groups
🩵 The same philosophy and love of water
🙌 And of course, the same Kirsten!

Swim Academy
More Than Swimming — A Lifelong Connection to Water.

www.swimacademy.co.za

27/07/2026

🌊 We’re Hiring – Assistant Swim Coach 🌊

At Swim Academy, we believe in More Than Swimming – A Lifelong Connection to Water.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Swim Coach to join our growing team!

Previous coaching experience isn’t essential, but a strong swimming or water polo background would be a huge advantage. We can teach you how to coach—we’re looking for the right person to teach.

We’re looking for someone who:
💙 Loves working with children
💙 Stays calm under pressure
💙 Is confident, resilient, and able to think independently
💙 Takes initiative and enjoys being part of a supportive team
💙 Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
💙 Isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves when things get busy!

✨ Training and mentoring will be provided for the right candidate.

📍Days and working hours will be discussed with successful applicants.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), we’d love to hear from you!

📧 Please send your CV and a short introduction to [email protected], or send us a DM for more information.

💙 More Than Swimming – A Lifelong Connection to Water.

30/04/2026

🐶😮‍💨 That Barking Cough at Night? It Could Be CROUP

If your child suddenly wakes up at night with a harsh, barking cough…
almost like a seal or dog bark…

👉 Don’t ignore it.

It could be croup— a common but sometimes serious airway infection in young children.

🫁 What is croup?

Croup is a viral infection of the upper airway (voice box and windpipe).

👶 Most common in:
• Children under 4
• But can happen in older kids too

👉 Younger children are more affected because their airways are smaller, even a little swelling can make breathing difficult.

🦠 What causes it?

Usually caused by the parainfluenza virus
👉 The same viruses that can also cause chest infections

🌙 How it typically starts

• Child goes to bed fine 😴
• Wakes up suddenly between 11pm–2am
• With:
• A barking cough
• Noisy breathing when breathing in (stridor)
• Hoarse voice
• Sometimes fever

👉 Symptoms are often worse at night and better during the day

🚨 When to act FAST

If your child has:

• Noisy breathing when breathing in (stridor)
• Struggling to breathe
• Chest pulling in with breaths
• Looks anxious or distressed

👉 This is a medical emergency

➡️ Go to ER immediately

❄️ A strange but true tip

Some children improve on the way to hospital
👉 Cooler air can temporarily reduce airway swelling

BUT:
⚠️ This does NOT mean the problem is gone

📉 What happens over the next few days

Croup can move lower into the chest:

• Barking cough → becomes wetter
• May develop:
• Phlegmy cough
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath (especially in babies)

🏥 How it is treated

Treatment focuses on opening the airway:

• Cortisone (very effective)
• Inhalations
• Adrenaline (in more severe cases)

👉 Most children improve quickly with treatment

⚠️ Important

Other serious conditions can look like croup and must be excluded by a doctor.

Most children:
• Improve quickly
• May go home the next day
• Recover fully with treatment

💬 If your child has ever had that barking cough at night, you’ll never forget it.

Dr Willem Smit
Paediatrician

23/04/2026

15/04/2026

Just a cuteness overload
New 6-12 month Baby class

15/04/2026

New 6-12 Month Baby class, Rosie is already a mermaid 🧜‍♀️ bonus having a Mom who is a Swim Instructor