Principal Sponsor
DR Swim - Learn to Swim
Term 4, 2024
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Term 4 Enrolments will Open SOON.
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TERM 4 ENROLMENTS WILL OPEN UP NEAR TO THE END OF SEPTEMBER. Please keep an eye on this page and the swim club Facebook page.​
The first week for lessons in TERM 4 will commence Monday 7th October and the term will run for 9 weeks.
LAST day of lessons for Term 4:
Monday lessons - 2nd December,2024
Tuesday lessons - 3rd December,2024
Thursday lessons - 5th December,2024
Friday lessons - 6th December,2024
Saturday lessons - 7th December,2024
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We have a new booking system - UDIO- you will need to set up an account before you can enrol into a class. Udio allows families to login and see the lessons their swimmers are booked into, and also enables make up sessions to be self administered. Click on the link below to set up an account (incl all details - Date of birth AND payment details)
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Please read the important information below regarding the learn to swim program:
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Located at the indoor 25m Darling Range Sports College Pool (Heated all year to 28')
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There is NO public swimming available. Swimmers may only enter the water for their lesson.
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Community based program. Admin is operated by volunteers from Guildford and Kalamunda Districts Swimming Club. We endeavour to answer your queries as quickly as possible, but this will often be after hours.
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Teachers are Austswim certified, with most being former or current swimmers from the club.
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The DR Swim Make up policy can be seen by clicking on the link above. PLEASE READ the policy for details.
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If you have any questions please email us at info@gkdsc.com.au or complete the query form below.
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Payment for the term will be debited straight away please ensure account details are completed.
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If payment has not been successful 7 days prior to the first lesson, swimmers will be removed from the term.
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If you miss out on a spot on a particular day you may use the waitlist option and we will try to accommodate.
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Stages - scroll down to the "Stages button" on this page to see the skills required for each stage. Under "What will we learn?"
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2024 pricing (no change from 2023)
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Stages 1 to 6 - $17.00 per lesson (30 minutes)
Stages 7/8 - $22.00 per lesson (45 minutes)
Adult learn to swim - $170 for the 9 week term (30 min lessons)
Individual Lessons - $30 per lesson (30 minutes)
Squad Transition - $24 per lesson (60 minutes)
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Stage 1 : We accept enrolments for 4 swimmers per class.
Stage 2 & 3: We accept enrolments for 5 swimmers per class.
Classes are capped at 6 swimmers giving us some flexibility to move swimmers between stages if required
Stage 4 to 6 : We accept enrolments for 6 swimmers per class.
Classes are capped at 7 swimmers giving us some flexibility to move swimmers between stages if required.
Stage 7 & 8 : Classes may be slightly bigger to prepare for Squad Swimming.
SQUAD TRANSITION - This program is designed to prepare swimmers for squad. Generally swimmers need to have passed Stage 8.
Adult Learn to Swim available
Individual lessons available
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Please note: GK Swim club does not offer Holiday programs in October and January. These are run by the Department of Education - Vacswim. Please check the Dept of Ed's website for details.
Programs
The SwimSchool is for school age children 4 years (must be 4yrs) and above. There is a maximum of six swimmers per session in the group courses. Stages range from Stage 1 – Stage 9. All teachers are AUSTSWIM Qualified and have Working with Children Check and current CPR Certification.
Book Online
All bookings need to be completed online. This will reserve your spot and is where payment is made. If you are using a Kidsport Voucher please contact us and we will process the voucher and book for you.
What will we learn?
Our courses are aimed at providing all the skills required to be safe in and around water. When you graduate the final stage you will have attained all the below skills and be ready to move from Learn to Swim, and in to a Squad Program.
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Treading Water / Sculling
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Floating
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Safe Entry and Exit from water
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Survival Swimming while Clothed
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Assisted Rescues
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Basic Swimming Skills
Graduation
Once you graduate from DR Swim, the next step in continuing your swimming is to join a squad training program. Squad training will provide you with a continuation of your swimming program, with a focus on technique and speed. You will be able to race against other swimmers at our club meets held at either Darling Range Sports College or Guildford Grammar, and also Swimming WA swimming meets at HBF stadium.
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As a reward for all your hard work in achieving the final learn to swim stage, the Guildford and Kalamunda Districts Swimming Club would like to offer you a special New Member offer. Please check with the club for further details.
Conditions of Entry
As we operate from a school venue, we are subject to all relevant government mandates.
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Any children attending the pool (including siblings) must be under adult supervision at all times, including when outside. No running inside under any circumstance, and no climbing on building structures.
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No-one is to enter the water unless under the supervision of a DRSwim instructor. Under no circumstances are siblings to enter the water.
