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We care about making sure all of our swimmers feel comfortable and safe during swimming lessons. We also want every child to become the best little swimmer they can be!
To support your child during swimming lessons, our swim teachers may use hands-on corrections. This is where they use their hands to help your child into the correct swimming position and keep them safe.
What are hands-on corrections?
Hands-on corrections refer to a swim instructor using their hands to guide your child into a better position, make sure they’re performing strokes correctly and to help keep them safe in the water.
For example, a swim instructor may use their hands to:
- Help your child turn their head during freestyle so that they learn to breathe correctly
- Show your child how to kick more effectively
- Hold your child’s waist to support them as they lift their feet off the pool floor
- Adjust your child’s arms into a better position
Hands-on corrections are an essential part of our teaching approach. It’s all about keeping your child safe, helping them develop their swimming technique and ensuring they have a positive experience in the water.
We’ll always respect your child’s feelings and privacy, so if they ever feel uncomfortable, just let the swim teacher know.
Why are hands-on corrections important?
Immediate feedback
Hands-on corrections provide immediate feedback, allowing our instructors to guide your child in real-time. This is especially crucial for refining specific skills such as head position, kicks and arm technique.
Enhanced learning
Physical guidance reinforces correct movement patterns, making it easier for your child to grasp and remember correct swimming techniques. This accelerates their learning and helps build muscle memory for improved performance.
Safety first
Safety is our top priority. Hands-on corrections enable our instructors to quickly address and correct any unsafe practices, ensuring a secure and risk-free learning environment.
Kingswim’s approach to hands-on corrections
Professionalism
Our swim instructors are trained professionals who always prioritise respect and privacy. All hands-on corrections are conducted with professionalism and consideration for your child’s comfort. We only use physical contact to keep your child safe and to provide the necessary support or corrections for a specific drill or activity.
Consent
We always seek consent from children before providing hands-on corrections. If you or your child feel uncomfortable with this approach, please do not hesitate to speak with a Kingswim supervisor so that we can explore alternative methods.
We’re here to help your child succeed!
At Kingswim, we’re committed to ensuring your child’s success in their swimming education.
If you have questions or concerns about our teaching methods, particularly around hands-on corrections, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to discuss this further with you.
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Common Questions
What should I bring to Fast Track? 
All children need to come with swimwear and a towel. Children who are in levels K4 and above will also need goggles, as swimmers in these levels spend a large portion of the lesson with their face in the water, perfecting the various strokes. In the colder months, we recommend bringing something warm and comfy to change into at the end of the lesson.
How long do lessons go for?
Lessons run for the same duration as regular lessons, which are as follows
- K1- K9 30 minutes
- K10- 45 minutes
- K11- 1 hour
How much does Fast Track cost?
Our Fast Track program costs $60.
How do I book Fast Track?
Easy! Simply call your nearest Kingswim, enquire or live chat with us via this website and we’ll help book you in!
When can I book Fast Track?
You can contact us at any time about Fast Track, to book into the next one. We also know that it’s not always possible for families to plan ahead, so we also welcome any bookings right up to the day before, as well as those who want to join in on the day.
What Others are Saying
Kingswim is our ‘second’ family! Andrew loves to participate in the Fast Track swimming program and in his weekly swimming lesson he loves to complete his freestyle.
Vicky
The consistency in the training methodology is obvious and ensures my 3 children always know what to expect regardless of which swimming teacher they get.
Tara
Fantastic swim school. Patient and friendly teachers.
Mandy
Excellent program and very caring staff make Kingswim a great Swimming School throughout! Well done Kingswim!
Richard
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Competent
Swimming lessons for kids who have got the basics covered and are ready to start refining their skills
Squad
Squad swimming to further develop and enjoy the sport of swimming in a familiar, friendly environment.
What Others are Saying
Kingswim is our ‘second’ family! Andrew loves to participate in the Fast Track swimming program and in his weekly swimming lesson he loves to complete his freestyle.
Vicky
The consistency in the training methodology is obvious and ensures my 3 children always know what to expect regardless of which swimming teacher they get.
Tara
Fantastic swim school. Patient and friendly teachers.
Mandy
Excellent program and very caring staff make Kingswim a great Swimming School throughout! Well done Kingswim!
Richard
