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EQUIPMENT

Getting the right kit for success

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All teaching equipment is provided for swimming lessons e.g. kickboards, noodles etc.

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You may wish to buy some or all of the below, to help you to learn to swim*.

 

Please note that a swimming cap is compulsory at the Artarmon pool (to maintain pool water quality).

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*All available to buy at your lesson; prices match (or lower than) Rebel Sports.

Avoid arriving at your first lesson with the wrong/unnecessary products bought from a shop!

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Goggles

Buy on-site: $20-50

Goggles can make the biggest difference when learning to swim! I find 99.9% students need goggles to feel comfortable and confident in the water. If you can't keep your eyes open underwater, how will you know where you're going?!

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PLEASE NOTE:

If you have poor eyesight and wish to order prescription goggles, click here.

Swimming cap

Buy on-site: $12-13

Wearing a cap can prevent wet hair from affecting your vision and balance.

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PLEASE NOTE: 

Compulsory to wear at Artarmon pool to maintain pool water quality. 

Kickboard

Buy on-site: $30

If you plan to practise between lessons, this is THE essential training aid to buy. It can be used to develop any stroke and at all levels from beginner to advanced.

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PLEASE NOTE:

All training equipment including a kickboard is available to borrow for free when hiring the Artarmon pool for self-practice.

Centre line snorkel

Buy on-site: $40

Generally suited for more advanced swimmers who have already mastered breath control and are able to focus on other areas of improvement (e.g. stroke correction).

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PLEASE NOTE:

I always recommend practising with and without the snorkel, so as to maintain the correct breath control skills without it. 

Nose clips

Buy on-site:

$5

If you cannot keep the water from coming up your nose.

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PLEASE NOTE:

Some students use this accessory as a transitional aid, before swimming without wearing one. It's a great way to eliminate the distraction/discomfort with water entering the nose, in order to focus on body movement. 

Ear plugs

Buy on-site: $13

If you are prone to ear infections/dislike water entering ears.

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PLEASE NOTE:

I'm used to students wearing these, and will always speak louder so I can still be heard! 

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