Swimming Archives

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool Reopens 1 September – Just in Time for Summer

September 7, 2025

Get ready to make a splash – the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is reopening on Monday 1 September, just in time for the warmer months! This sparkling harbourside pool is one of Sydney’s most stunning swimming spots, with breathtaking views of the city and harbour, and it’s the perfect place for families to enjoy the summer season together. For parents, the reopening also means the return of the popular Learn to Swim program. Starting in October, accredited instructors will be back in the water teaching little ones from as young as 6 months old, helping them gain confidence, water safety…

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Kids Sports, Sports, Swimming

Learn to Swim at Randwick Des Renford Leisure Centre

February 26, 2025

Accredited Swimming Program and Lessons at Des Renford Leisure Centre Looking for a high-quality swimming program for your child or yourself? The Des Renford Leisure Centre Swim School offers an accredited Austswim and Royal Life Saving Society Swim and Survive program. Designed to promote water safety, confidence, and stroke correction, our program provides a fun and safe learning environment for all ages and abilities—from babies to adults. Learn to Swim Program Our Learn to Swim program operates on a 48-week Direct Debit plan, allowing students to progress at their own pace. Advancement through the program is based on meeting the…

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Kids Sports, Swimming, What to do

Five reasons to keep kids swimming over Winter

July 16, 2024

Winter may be the best time of the year to teach your kids how to swim. That chill in the air means the cooler months have arrived, and learning to swim during this time has some incredible benefits. A life skill for all year round Swimming is more than just a sport. For many of us living along the coast in Australia, it is one of the most important skills anyone, young or old, should have. Maintain your children’s skills, progress and confidence After investing time and participating in weekly lessons over Spring/Summer, the last thing you want is to…

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Babies, Swimming

The importance of swimming lessons when young

July 29, 2021

Not sure when to start swim classes with your baby? The Speedo Swim Centre in Bondi explains the benefits of swimming classes and why it could save your child’s life.

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