Everything you need to know
about Little Champ Swim School.
We've answered some of the most common questions from parents to help you feel confident and informed.
Our maximum number of swimmers per class is between 4 and 6. All children are assessed and placed according to age and ability.
The speed at which a child learns to swim is dependent on a number of factors:
Attend lessons regularly – swimming is something that needs to be practised and progress depends on actual time spent in the water. Also, try to instil a positive attitude towards coming to class and learning to swim; your own reaction to water will rub off on your child. Swimming should be fun!
Your little swimmer will need an appropriate swimming costume, a towel, and a swimming cap. Once they reach a certain level of swimming, they may wear a pair of swimming goggles. For hygiene reasons, no children are allowed to swim without a cap. Goggles and caps are available to purchase at the swimming school.
We have a monthly fee structure. We are open during all school holidays, closing only for the month of July, on public holidays and from mid-December. We usually re-open in line with the school terms in January.
Our driver, Angelique Ryder, has been with our team for 16 years. She has all the necessary licences and certifications and the vehicle’s roadworthiness is renewed annually. She is also accompanied by an assistant who sits with the children to help avoid any unnecessary distractions while driving.
We have an open-door policy at Little Champ Swim School, so parents and guardians are more than welcome to come and watch their children swim. We have a covered waiting/viewing area specifically for this purpose.
Novice Gala: These are the first galas that our young swimmers will enter, aimed at introducing them to competitive swimming in a fun and friendly environment. They swim heats of 25m and the first three children in each heat receive ribbons.
Junior Gala: Once children are swimming more confidently, they can move on to Junior galas, where 25m heats are timed and only the fastest three swimmers overall will receive ribbons. This introduces them to a more standard gala format and helps them to aim for faster times while still being in a less formal environment.
Level 1 Gala:This for swimmers who are proficient in their strokes and can compete at a higher level. They swim in a 25m pool but in 50m and 100m timed events with a focus on achieving faster personal times. Our young swimmers need to have developed both stamina and an ability to race well to compete at this level and must be able to do starts and turns properly.
Level 2 Gala: Swimmers have to attain certain qualifying times at Level 1 Galas to be allowed to compete at Level 2. These galas are swum in a 50m pool and swimmers must be registered with Central Gauteng Aquatics. Events vary from 50m to 200m. Commitment, self-motivation and dedication to serious swimming are needed to compete at this level. Rules are strict regarding stroke technique, starts, turns and finishes.
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