Swim Academy
Term 4 Enrolments Now Open!
Make a splash! Thredbo Leisure Centre’s Swim Academy Programs are designed to give your child the skills to swim to their full potential in a fun and safe environment.
From beginners right through to elite swim squad members, our school term programs focus on optimal progression and help develop confidence, fitness, water safety, teamwork, and technique. Programs are available for all levels of ability and follow structured lesson plans delivered by our experienced in-house coaches.
Please note: Term program fees must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the first lesson.
Term 4, 2026 – 10 Week Program
Term 4 Schedule - 2026
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Learn to Swim
Learn to Swim (Pre-School & School Aged) - Ages 3 Years & Over
Our Learn to Swim program focuses on developing your child’s confidence in the water while supporting the ongoing progression of their swimming skills. The program aims to build strong water safety awareness and encourage safe practices around aquatic environments, while also developing independence, coordination, and strength in the water.
With structured lessons delivered by our experienced instructors, swimmers are guided through progressive skill development in a fun, safe, and supportive learning environment.
| 1/2 Hour Sessions | Price |
| 1 Session | $24.00 |
| 1 Session x Per Week | $219.00 |
| 2 Sessions x Per Week | $359.00 |
Session Times – 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Program Days – Monday & Tuesday
Important – Monday Enrolments: Monday places are currently limited, with availability varying across Learn to Swim levels. Please enquire with our team to ensure there is availability at the appropriate level for your child before completing your enrolment.
Learn to Swim Levels: Click here for more information on Learn to Swim levels and achievement goals.
Recommended Equipment:
- Swimwear
- Swim cap
- Goggles
Suitable for: Pre-school and school-aged children aged 3 years and over.
Water Familiarisation
Introduce your little one to the water in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Our Water Familiarisation classes help young children build confidence and develop essential early water skills through play, movement and guided activities with their parent or guardian.
Led by our qualified instructors, these classes provide a positive introduction to swimming while giving parents the skills to support their child’s development and confidence in the water.
Session Time – 3:00pm
Program Days – Monday & Tuesday
Cost – $16.00 per lesson
Recommended Equipment:
- Swimwear
- Swim nappy
Suitable for: Children aged 6 months to 3 years
Private Lessons
Maximise you or your child’s swimming with our dedicated one on one private swim lessons. This 30-minute private session with one of our qualified instructors is about accelerating you or your child’s swimming progression.
Recommended Equipment:
- Swimwear
- Swim cap
- Goggles
| 1/2 Hour Sessions | Price |
| 1 Session | $50.00 |
Bookings: Email [email protected] or call 02 6459 4138 to enquire
Swim Squad
Squad Program Overview
The perfect program for children looking to further develop their competitive swimming skills, with a focus on racing techniques, diving, tumble turns, and intensive stroke correction. With two squad levels available, swimmers can train at the level best suited to their ability and gain the most from every session.
Our structured squad program helps swimmers improve efficiency, endurance, technique, and confidence while working towards their individual goals in a supportive team environment.
| Sessions | Price |
| 1 Session | $19.00 |
| 1 Session x Per Week | $169.00 |
| 2 Sessions x Per Week | $279.00 |
Session Times –
- Transition Squad – 4:30pm – 5:00pm
- Junior/Senior Squad – 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Program Days – Monday & Tuesday
Transition Squad
Transition Squad is designed for swimmers who have graduated from the Learn to Swim program and are ready to continue their development within the squad pathway. As the entry level of the Thredbo Swim Academy Squad Program, swimmers focus on refining stroke technique, building endurance, and developing the skills required for squad training.
Goals
- Improve Freestyle and Backstroke technique through a variety of stroke development drills and skill-based activities over short distances.
- Introduce and develop Breaststroke and Butterfly technique using progressive coaching methods.
- Build swimming endurance while introducing speed and aerobic conditioning.
- Develop racing skills, including dive starts, turns, and finishes.
- Learn lane etiquette and gain an introduction to using the pace clock.
- Foster independence, discipline, and confidence within a squad training environment.
Recommended Equipment:
- Swimwear
- Swim cap
- Goggles
- Fins
Session Time:
- Monday & Tuesday | 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Suitable for: Swimmers progressing from Learn to Swim into squad-based training.
Swim Squad
This squad is designed for swimmers who have mastered the fundamentals of squad training and have developed a sound understanding of the basic drill movements across all four competitive strokes. Training places a greater emphasis on improving swimming fitness through structured endurance work, repeat sets, and higher-intensity training sessions.
Goals
- Refine technique, coordination, and stroke efficiency across all four competitive strokes.
- Develop swimming fitness through endurance-based and speed-focused training sets.
- Advance the use of the pace clock and learn to consistently swim to set repeat times.
- Improve competitive racing skills, with a focus on freestyle turns, racing dives, starts, and finishes.
- Build resilience, discipline, and confidence through structured squad training..
Recommended Equipment:
- Swimwear
- Swim cap
- Goggles
- Fins
Session Time:
- Monday & Tuesday | 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Suitable for: Swimmers who have progressed beyond Transition Squad and are confident performing drills and training sets in all four strokes.
FAQs
Learn to Swim focuses on developing water confidence, safety and strong swimming fundamentals.
Squad is designed for swimmers who are ready to further develop stroke technique, swimming fitness, training skills and overall performance.
Questions?
For any enquiries please email us at [email protected]
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