SwimTastic Swim School

Whether you’re new to swimming or you’ve been around pools for years, there’s a lot of advice out there... and not all of it is true. 👀

That’s why we’re kicking off our Swimming Misconceptions series.
Today we’re busting three common myths:
“Improver Advanced is just another level.”
“Swimming is only for summer.”
“Learning to swim is just for kids.”

The truth? Swimming is a lifelong skill, and every stage of the journey has a purpose. Whether you’re helping your child build confidence, preparing them for squads, or finally learning yourself, every lesson is an investment in safety, confidence, and progress.

Ask any swimmer what they use most - it’s the streamline.

It’s a simple shape: one hand on top of the other, arms squeezed tight above the ears, body long and straight, head tucked down, and long pointy toes kicking fast.

Every time a swimmer pushes off the wall, that’s the position we want.

Done well, it lets them glide through the water and carry real momentum into their first strokes.

And it never stops being useful, from a beginner’s first push and glide right through to advanced swimming, diving and turns.

The Ignite Freshwater Swim Fest is coming to Lake Pupuke, Auckland on 13–14February 2027!

Distances from 250m to 10km, a team relay, 3 x NZ Championship
events, food trucks, garden bar, live music, and festival vibes all weekend long.

These ones brought to you by Scott Rice and the talented team at Quantum Events, so you know it’ll be a goody!

Check out freshwaterswimfest.com and enter before 30 Sept to save BIG with super early bird pricing.

From learner to coach. From student to master! 🥺💫