About Our Swim School
The Launceston Leisure and Aquatic Centre offers Swim and Survive classes endorsed by the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia. Offered to everyone aged from six months, the classes aim to help participants feel comfortable and confident in a range of aquatic environments.
Program Levels
To accommodate ages and experience, there are three levels of Swim School:
- Wonder: 6 to 36 months
- Courage: 3 to 5 years
- Active: 5 to 14 years
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Swim Teachers
All of our Swim Instructors and Deck Officers are qualified and trained to teach a variety of levels and skills. All instructors hold a current CPR certificate, and trained lifeguards are on pool deck during all lessons.
Lesson Fees
In 2024 classes will be charged at $19.50 per lesson, which will be direct debited fortnightly at $39.00. Our Swim School runs two weeks in advance.
Free Entry
We want your child to be able to practice their skills as much as possible, so all current Swim School Students are welcome to visit the Centre at any time for FREE! This free entry applies to the enrolled student only, the appropriate entry fee must be paid for siblings and friends who are not enrolled. Parents must also pay the appropriate entry fee unless your child is under the age of 6.
Dates
2024 classes start from Monday, 29 January, 2024 and are held every week until Sunday, 15 December, 2024.
2024 Public Holidays
Classes run as normal during school holidays, but not on the following Public Holidays:
Launceston Cup Day: Wednesday 28 February 2024
Eight Hours Day: Monday 11 March 2024
Easter Holidays: Friday 29 March to Tuesday 2 April 2024
ANZAC Day: Thursday 25 April 2024
King's Birthday: Monday 10 June 2024
Launceston Show Day: Thursday 10 October 2024
Recreation Day: Monday 4 November 2024
2025 classes start from Saturday, 1 February, 2025 and are held every week until Sunday, 14 December, 2025.
2025 Public Holidays
Launceston Cup: Wednesday, 26 February, 2025
Eight Hours Day: Monday, 10 March, 2025
Easter Holidays: Friday, 18 April, 2025 to Tuesday, 22 April, 2025
ANZAC Day: Friday, 25 April, 2025
King's Birthday: Monday, 9 June, 2025
Launceston Show Day: Thursday, 9 October, 2025
Recreation Day: Monday, 3 November, 2025
If your class falls on one of these days, you will not be charged for that class.
Parental Supervision
It is a condition of entry that all children must be accompanied and actively supervised by a parent or guardian over the age of 16 while at the Launceston Leisure & Aquatic Centre. Children will not be accepted into lessons if a parent or guardian is absent. Children under 6 years old must have a responsible person within arm’s reach at all times. If your child is under 3 years we require a parent or guardian over the age of 16 years to be in the water with them during their class. This is for your child’s safety and confidence.
Continuous Progression
All children learn at a different pace and it is important that children are continually challenged in their lessons. Therefore, Swim School students will be assessed weekly and will be given the option to progress to the next class level. Sometimes this means changing the time, day or instructor, but this will be discussed on an individual basis. We aim to have all children in classes that suit their abilities.
Swimwear
All students are to wear appropriate swimwear. We suggest students have their own set of goggles and a swimming cap. T-shirts, wetsuits and other street wear is not permitted. We also recommend against wearing board shorts or rash vests, so your child can move freely in the water. All children that normally wear a nappy are required to wear some form of aqua nappy if swimming in a public facility (Public Health Act 1997). Please ensure that your children are suitably attired for the comfort and safety of all patrons. Our swim school students are also entitled to a 10% discount in our swim shop!
Absences
Throughout the calendar year students are entitled to four lessons worth of absences. Absences can be used for holidays or for any other circumstance that may arise. You will not be charged for missed lessons relating to illness if you are able to supply us with a medical certificate. Lesson absence requests must be made via our online absence form, which is available via the link below.
Cancellations
Lessons can be cancelled at any time. Swim School Direct Debit Payments are ongoing until a cancellation form is submitted online. Our cancellation form is available via the Current Students page.