Swim Academy Registration
Swimmers can register automatically into our Swim Academy for the following levels;
- Adult & Baby
- Adult & Toddler
- Adult & Splash
Please read the age and criteria for each level carefully prior to making a booking as swimmers will be moved to a more appropriate level if our swim staff deem the child to lack the necessary competencies and abilities for that level.
Swimmers aged 5 and over can register for an assessment to identify what level is suitable for their ability. Click HERE
The Sport Ireland Campus Academies are run on a continuous rather than 'term' basis, so you can join anytime and purchase in 10 class blocks. Our automated system will message you when you run low on class credits and you can decide to retain your space in the academy/ renew every 10 classes. Please be aware swimmers will be logged out of a class at the end of the 10th lesson
Please note: a child will be moved to a more appropriate level if our swim teacher deems the child to lack the necessary competencies and abilities for that level or if a child is not settling into that level.
Junior Children’s Programme - Class info and Qualifying Criteria
| Age | Class | What to expect from the Class |
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6 to 18 months |
Adult & Baby |
Our Adult and Baby classes familiarise babies with the aquatic environment. The adult will be guided as to how to interact and engage with their child safely in the water. The Class focuses on fun, using toys and songs introducing floating, kicking and other fundamental aquatic skills. The Class is delivered with the teacher in the water. Parent in water with child. 30 Minute class, located in Aquazone |
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19 to 36 months |
Adult & Toddler | Our Adult and Toddler class has been designed to develop your child’s independence in the water. The Class focuses on developing kicking, paddling, floating and aquatic breathing skills with the aim of providing your child with the skills to be able to move short distances through the water unassisted. Your child will progress from this class armed with the confidence of taking their next step on their swimming journey, swimming without their adult in the water. Parent in water with child. 30 Minute class, located in Aquazone |
| Age 3 upwards | Splash | Our Splash class is designed for children aged 3 upwards who have progressed from our Adult and Toddler class. It also caters for children who are coming into our programme for the 1st time who are comfortable swimming without a parent present in the water. This class is divided into subgroups that allow us to give the time and attention needed to work with the child at their own development stage of their aquatics journey. The Class focuses on teaching submersion, independent swimming, kicking, floating and introducing propulsion through the water. For the comfort and reassurance of your child at least one accompanying parent/ guardian must always be poolside/on site for the duration of the class. 30 minute class, located in AquaZone. |
| Age 4 upwards | Level 1 | In Aqua Skills Level 1, Core Aquatic Skills are introduced, reinforced, and consolidated, whilst developing water confidence. These skills are made up of Entries and Exits, Submersion and Aquatic Breathing, Rotation, Floatation, Streamlining, Sculling, Movement and Propulsion and Co-ordination and Balance, and will lay the foundation for the development of stroke technique. 30 Minute lesson held in the main pool area. |
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Senior Children’s Programme
From Level 2 upwards swimmers register for an assessment to determine what level they should go into.
| Age | Class | What to expect from the Class |
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Age 5 upwards |
Level 2 | This level focuses on moving through the water with a more refined and productive streamline body position. When swimmers progress from this level they will be able to maintain a good streamline body position while using the appropriate leg kick for each stroke. Class is taught with the teacher out of the water (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
| Age 5 upwards | Level 3 | This level focuses on moving through the water with an effective leg action while using the appropriate arm action for each stroke. Class is taught with the teacher out of the water (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
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Age 6 upwards |
Level 4 | This level combines all the skills learnt from previous levels to develop the four competitive strokes; Front crawl, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly. Class is taught with the teacher out of the water. (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
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Age 7 upwards |
Level 5 | Your child will progress from swimming widths to lengths they will now start building the endurance & foundations for competitive swimming and continuous participation in the aquatic environment. Class is taught with the teacher out of the water (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
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Age 8 upwards |
Level 6 | This level focuses on developing stamina and endurance. Class is taught with the teacher out of the water. (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
| Age 8 upwards | Level 7 | This level focuses on skill and technique development, building stamina through endurance with the introduction of set training. Swimmers will gain knowledge in aspects of coaching sessions from reading the clock to understanding warmup and cool down. Sessions are delivered by staff who come from a swim and coaching background, a good basis for passing on their knowledge and opening the aquatic pathway to the next generation. (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
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Age 8 upwards |
Level 8 | Progressing from the introduction to set training, this level focuses on a higher level of training with greater intensity. Introducing multiple aspects of aquatic sports including competitive training, water polo and survival skills. (40 minute lesson held in main pool area) |
Teen Academy
If your child is 12 years of age and would like to join our Academy, they can book into the Teen session on Thursday from 19:00 to 19:45 for an assessment. All abilities are welcome to attend an assessment. We have five levels (1-5) within our teen programme. (45-minute lessons held in main pool area)
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Age 12 upwards |
Teen Beginners |
This class focuses on building aquatic confidence and developing basic techniques |
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Age 12 upwards |
Teen Improvers |
This class focuses on learning aquatic skills and developing each stroke |
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Age 12 upwards |
Teen Intermediate |
This class focuses on introduction to deep water swimming |
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Age 12 upwards |
Teen Advanced |
This class focuses on building stamina, stroke techniques and how to train to stay fit |
Important Terms & Conditions:
- Bookings are purchased in blocks of 10 sessions for €100.00 and all bookings must be completed via our online booking system. Bookings are non-refundable and terms and conditions apply.
- If booking an assessment, 1/10 sessions purchased, will be used to cover the assessment, and you will then have 9 remaining credits to use for lessons. Parents/ Guardians are responsible for booking the lesson day/time after completing the assessment.
- Bookings are on a first come, first served basis and due to class capacity limits, spaces cannot be guaranteed. Please continue to check our website for additional spaces.
- Teachers have the final say in determining the level your child will always be taught. if you register your child into our Junior Children’s Programme to a level above their ability the child will be removed from that level and it will be the parents/guardian’s responsibility to find a more appropriate class time to suit the child’s ability. We ask all participants in our Academy to follow our policies and procedures for delivery and Health and Safety. We deliver our Academy using CoursePro which is a continuous Academy system. Parents/guardian’s must register for this system and top up classes if you wish to retain your place in the class. Parents are requested to be on poolside during assessment times only or at the request of the class teacher and are asked to wear appropriate pools shoe covers over their footwear when poolside.
- When your child has reached 100% in their current level you will receive notification to say they are ready to move, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to find a class in the next level. Please be aware we cannot guarantee a place in the next level on the same day or time as their current level.
CoursePro – Homeportal will facilitate you to get:
· Updates on your / your child’s progress
· Priority on renewal of your space
· See when they are being moved and where they can be moved to as they develop their skills and technique
· Carry out all payment transactions online
· Email reminders when your class credit is running low
· View your / your child’s Swim Course History