3-6 MONTH OLD BABIES PROGRAM
Baby Sharks Program
Duration: 30-minutes, 1 day per week for 5 weeks
Class size: Up to 6 babies in a group, plus parents/carers in the water with their child.
This is a completely FREE program that runs for 5 weeks (this term it goes for 6 weeks) at the end of each term. An introduction to the water with a focus on baby aquatic familiarisation and safety understanding. Parents will be educated about how inborn reflexes work and how they pertain to water along with preconditioning methods. We are fostering lifelong relationships with water for both parent and child.
Classes are half an hour and cater for children from 3 to 6 months.
BABIES CLASSES
Droplets
Duration: 30-minutes, 1 day per week for term (usually 10 weeks)
Class size: Up to 7 babies in a group, plus parents/carers in the water with their child.
These classes are about water familiarisation using toys and songs to encourage a fun and happy atmosphere. Babies are introduced to floating, submersion, propulsion, kicking and other important swimming skills.
The earlier these skills are introduced, the better your child will perform when the time comes for them to begin lessons without parents/carers in the water.
Classes are half an hour and cater for children from 6 months to 3 years.
Classes have a maximum of 8 children. Larger classes can be accommodated upon request.
LEARN TO SWIM
Splashers
Duration: 30-minutes, 1 day per week for term (usually 10 weeks)
Class size: Max 3 kids per class. Private lessons are also available.
Our Splasher levels are designed to extend the skills needed for water safety, confidence and basic independent swimming abilities. We focus on water awareness and safety in every lesson in every level. Our teachers use toys and games to encourage skills. Whilst our swimmers are learning the basic fundamentals, our kid's swimming lessons are still a fun and positive experience. Our weekday morning Splasher-level classes are designed for pre-school aged children from 3 years.
Our afternoon Splasher level classes are school-aged children who are still working on foundation skills. There are four levels of Splashers.
Super Splashers
Duration: 30-minutes, 1 day per week for term (usually 10 weeks)
Class size: Small groups of 3-4. Private lessons are also available.
Our Super Splashers (Advanced Learn to Swim) are the continuation of our basic learn-to-swim levels. We further develop strokes, particularly freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers also build on their swimming strength and endurance.
There are three levels of Super Splashers that begin from basic freestyle and backstroke with good body position and a strong kick, and continue on until the swimmer has mastered great technique in the two main strokes and a basic understanding of dolphin kick and breaststroke kick.
Ripples
Duration: 30-minutes, 1 day per week for term (usually 10 weeks)
Class size: Groups of 5-7. Private lessons are also available.
Ripples level (Transition to Squad) is about further development and maintaining great stroke technique and skills within a structured program setting. We are preparing our swimmers for squad training and upon graduation of our Blacktown pool, we will do our best to assist you in finding the right swimming pathway for your child.
ADULT LEARN TO SWIM
Duration: 30-minutes, 1 day per week for term (usually 10 weeks) or 30-minute sessions with Steve (See Steve's timetable below)
Class size: 1-2 people. Semi-private & Private lessons. We recommend Privates as the best option for Adults, especially if they are just starting.
It's never too late to learn to swim or improve your skills!
Our adult swimming lessons aim to develop basic water safety skills, build your confidence and improve swimming technique. If you are a beginner or you want to improve your technique and fitness. We are also happy to have small group bookings, bring your friends, grab your goggles and join us.
Our Adult Learn to Swim programs at BEST Aquatics have grown! We have the following options:
Adult Learn to Swim “during the week”.
These are Term-based classes. You do 30 minutes per week at the same day and time that have been scheduled for you for a full term (usually 10-weeks). You can book either semi-private (2 in a class) for $30 per person or private classes for $60 per person. Adult classes during the week are available from 8am-2pm Monday-Friday, as well as Wednesday & Thursday evening between 3-7pm. These classes are taught by Nata, Manuel & Natalie.
Please be sure to let us know if you specifically require a male or female teacher.
Private Adult Intensive Lessons with Steve Alderman:
We are very honoured to have Steve Alderman offering some time to do some teaching at BEST Aquatics! Steve is a well-known and well-loved swim coach in the industry! He has coached absolutely beginners up to competitive swimmers! Even if you are doing some term-based adult classes with us, you might consider booking at least one session with Steve to help FAST TRACK your learning! He has limited availability though, so we are only offering Private sessions with him (we can make an exception for partners, siblings and close friends…as long as they are of a similar ability. ) 30-minute session for $60 ($35 each if 2 people in the class).
STEVE'S AVAILABLE TIMES
April
Saturday 12/04/2025 3pm-7pm
Monday 14/04/2025 3pm-7pm
Tuesday 15/04/2025 3pm-7pm
Wednesday 16/04/2025 3pm-7pm
May
Friday 09/05/2025 3pm-7pm
Saturday 10/05/2025 3pm-7pm
HOLIDAY INTENSIVES
Swimming Intensives & Special events during the school holiday breaks
Our holiday programs and small class sizes produce great results. Holiday programs are a great way to consolidate the progress made during the term; especially during school holidays. They are also beneficial for those kids (3 years +) ready to move up a level or who have just recently moved up a level. Newcomers are welcome, but require an assessment prior to being allocated to a level.
SEMI-PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
1:2 Swimming
Semi-Private Lessons are a great way in ensure even more time with the instructor while still keeping the cost per lesson to a minimum. NOTE: 2 people have to be booked in for semi-privates. We will not allow someone to book a semi-private if there isn't another person to join them.
PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS
1:1 Swimming
There are lots of reasons people may choose Private lessons. Some kids just need time without other kids around or a child may have sensory issues with light, sound and/or touch. Some children (and adults) just like to set a class at their own pace until their confidence builds. Whatever the reason, even if you don't have a reason, private lessons are available.
ACTIVITIES Coming to BEST Aquatics at the end of 2024
List of Services
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PABA FitList Item 1
This is the world's first Aqua Fitness class with both parent and baby!
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Specialty Swim ClinicsList Item 2
A few times a year we will have specialty clinics for things like preparing for school carnivals, stroke correction clinics, as well as guest speakers from various people from the swimming industry.
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Certification CoursesList Item 3
Starting in Term 4 we will be offering Certification courses throughout the year for things like First Aid, CPR, Swim instructor certification and much more!
Our Location
Blacktown Exercise Sports & Technology Hub
25 Blacktown Olympic Avenue,
Rooty Hill NSW 2766