This question is asked all the time, and it's very difficult to say before seeing you in the water! It will depend on your motivation level, if you find time to practice in between lessons, and general ability/fitness. After 2-3 lessons I will be able to advise on how many lessons you may need to progress to swimming confidently and with good technique.

That depends. If you are already a proficient swimmer looking for training for faster or long distance racing, then no. If you consider your swim level more basic and/or need help with skills like breath control, then yes.

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Payment is made by online bank transfer (bank account details will be emailed to you at time of booking). Please kindly note that any sessions discussed cannot be reserved without funds to accompany. You are welcome to send through a bank receipt as proof of payment, ahead of funds being received. The business is not set up to accept credit card payments.

Yes certainly! Please contact me to discuss upcoming availability. Let's make it happen!

All teaching equipment is provided, you just need to bring your swimmers, towel and a water bottle (plastic not glass please). Please kindly note that a swimming cap is compulsory at the Artarmon pool. Click here (javascript:void(0))for info on equipment available to purchase at your 1st lesson.

Indeed I do. I have lots of experience teaching nervous adults, to help them overcome their fear in the water.

swim with a smile students are of all ages; from 18 through to early 80s.

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Click here f(javascript:void(0))or teaching times dependent on the pool. As a specialist of adult only tuition, teaching hours offer you the flexibility to fit in lessons around your busy work and social commitments. The frequency of lessons is chosen by you, however a 4 lesson package is a 2 month pass, to ensure student learning momentum.

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Most public pools perceive this type of teaching service as competition to their own. Private tuition is therefore offered in leased private indoor heated pools in Lane Cove or Artarmon.

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