WIMBORNE SWIM SCHOOL
WIMBORNE SWIM SCHOOL
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
My name is Nicky, and I am a fully qualified swimming teacher located in Wimborne. I earned my ASA Qualifications in 1994 and have been teaching swimming for over 25 years. My credentials enable me to instruct various groups, including parent and baby classes, club swimming, swim-fit, adults, and school swimming lessons Throughout my career, I have worked in diverse settings such as leisure centers and schools, and I have also provided one-on-one swim lessons while serving as a swim coordinator for six years. Swimming is my passion, and I am dedicated to helping children learn to swim with confidence and skill.
BEGINNERS
For a non swimmer completely dependent on armbands.
We aim to introduce water confidence through simple exercises and play and understanding of basic instruction in the water and to have fun.
Also to introduce simple breathing practices.
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Puffin Award
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AIM : To swim 5 metres without Arm bands.
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For a non-swimmer 3 plus years
IMPROVERS
For the swimmer who no longer requires Armbands. To develop stamina and to swim further with a good body position.
Introduce travel with good leg action and front and back Arm action for front crawl and back crawl, and breathing techniques.
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Aim: To swim 10 and 20 metres
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No longer requires armbands can swim 10 metres without armbands
ADVANCED IMPROVERS
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For the swimmer who has the basics of all 4 stroke techniques.
We focus on correcting stroke techniques,arm action,and breathing to build efficient,confident swimming.
perfect for children 6 + who can swim a short distance andwant to improve technique.
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Aim: To swim 25 metres
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DOLPHINS
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LANE SWIMMING
A level suitable for the more confident swimmer who has good knowledge of all four swimming strokes and has started to master breathing techniques.
Advanced Practices are used to introduced the development of swim strokes.
Stamina to ensure the swimmer is prepared for lane swimming.
Aim : Swimming without pause using correct strokes.
To swim 100 and 200 metres.
BLUE FINS
LANE SWIMMING
A level aimed at those who are confident in deep water and have started to master breathing techniques.
This level concentrates on the development of the strokes ,Water skills and Breathing.
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Aim :To swim 300 and 400 and 500 meters using all four strokes efficiently.
Designed for the confident swimmer who has knowledge and development of the strokes .
SHARKS
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LANE SWIMMING
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It aims to create a competent swimmer in all 4 strokes with good technique , skill, strength, speed and stamina.
All schedules of work will be completed with stroke pointers throughout the lessons..
Fun activities such as Rookie lifeguard ,Water Polo will be introduced.
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AIM:To swim 600 and 700and 800 metres
ROOKIE LIFEGUARDS
Rookie Lifeguard is a RLSS uk programme that teachers children water safety,Life saving skills,and swimming.
Learning Rookie Lifeguard teachers responsibility,confidence,
teamwork,and first aid.
It also improvers swimming ability and fitness.
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How it links into Duke of Edinburgh.
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I am using Rookie Lifeguard as my Duke of Edinburgh award.
my goal is to acheive the bronze Award.
WHAT OUR
PARENTS SAY
"My child started in the Beginners class and was initially very nervous around water. The teachers at Wimborne Swimm School are incredibly patient and encouraging. My child is now swimming confidently without armbands and loves coming to lessons every week!"
⸺ Dani Joileen
"We've been swimming with Nicky and the team for over a year now, and our son's technique has improved so much during that time. Incorporating the use of flippers during the lessons has been a fantastic addition that has really helped build his leg strength and refine his strokes. The classes are incredibly well-structured, and the transition between levels is seamless. The instructors provide a warm, encouraging environment that makes learning to swim an absolute joy. Thank you Wimborne Swim School!"
⸺ Richard Siggers
"I have two children attending Wimborne Swim School—one in the Beginners class and the other in the older Swim Club. Nicky and the whole team manage to cater perfectly to both of their needs! My youngest is building water confidence through fun and engaging lessons, while my eldest is absolutely thriving with the stamina training and rookie lifeguard activities. I couldn't recommend them highly enough!"
⸺ Harriet Deer