ARARAT Fitness Centre\u2019s swim program is back with a splashing new curriculum to teach young residents how to swim.<\/p>\n
Ararat Rural City Council Chief Executive, Tim Harrison, is pleased to see young swimmers embrace the swim school program.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver 250 students are enrolled for this swim term which goes to show there\u2019s confidence in the programs on offer at Ararat Fitness Centre,\u201d Dr Harrison said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLearning to swim is a vital life skill and the Ararat Fitness Centre recognises the value of a quality program \u2013 we\u2019re always looking at ways to improve the experience for students and families,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Ararat Fitness Centre\u2019s swim program for children is based on the Royal Life Saving Swim and Survive curriculum which now offers a new level structure. The new structure offers more flexibility and opportunities to increase the learning outcomes and overall experience for infants and children.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re really fortunate to have a passionate team of AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors that want to help young ones access water safety education which sets them up for a life of reduced drowning risk,\u201d Dr Harrison said.<\/p>\n
Ararat Fitness Centre Swim Program Coordinator, Judy Young, assesses each child\u2019s ability to find the best \u2018Little Wonders\u2019 level for them and as they progress, children will be able to easily move up to the next level to focus on specific skills and strokes.<\/p>\n
Susan Gardner, a swimming teacher for six years, was happy to have some of her young students back in the water again.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ages I teach range from babies to 13-year-olds. Teaching babies is different to school kids – it\u2019s rewarding seeing babies\u2019 faces after a splash or a kick.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing back in the water is great, I\u2019ve missed the kids heaps and can\u2019t wait to get them back in the pool,\u201d Ms Gardner said.<\/p>\n
With over 55 years of experience, the Centre is fortunate to have instructor Wilf Dickeson who teaches all ages from prep through to adults.<\/p>\n
\u201cSwimming and water safety has been a large part of my life,\u201d Mr Dickenson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of my favorite things about teaching is helping children achieve the many complex skills required to master the strokes and safety drills. It\u2019s especially rewarding when they master a skill\/drill they\u2019ve been attempting many times,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mr Dickeson said it\u2019s important to get children back into regular swimming lessons so they can help catch up on their swimming and safety skills.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou always have concerns with kids around water and safety is paramount, so regaining their confidence and relearning vital skills requires constant practice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
For any enquiries about the Ararat Fitness Centre\u2019s Swim Program, please contact Judy Young on 53550223 or email jyoung@ararat.vic.gov.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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