Swimmable

🌊 Swim Tip Thursday 🌊

🦵Strong kicks start from the hips!

One of the biggest mistakes swimmers make is kicking only from their knees. Instead, powerful kicks begin at the hips, with the whole leg working together to create small, fast, controlled movements.

🐬 Why does this matter?

✅ Better propulsion through the water
✅ Less energy wasted
✅ Improved body position and balance
✅ More efficient swimming in every stroke

Think of your legs like a dolphin's tail. Smooth, relaxed movements with pointed toes and quick, gentle kicks. 🌊

At Swimmable, we help swimmers build strong foundations that lead to confident, efficient swimming.

💙 Small kicks, Big results. Come and experience the difference:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 079-591-4471

📍 Gardens Shopping Centre, Cape Town

🌊 More Than Just Swimming Lessons 💦

✨ Come make waves with us, because the best memories are made in the pool!

At Swimmable Swim School, we offer a variety of swimming classes for all ages and skill levels:

👶 Baby Classes (3 months – 3 years)
– Fun, interactive water introduction for your little one!

🏊‍♂️ Learn to Swim Programs for All Ages
– From beginner lessons to stroke development classes, we’ve got you covered!

👩‍🦳 Adult Swimming Lessons
– Whether you’re learning to swim or improving your technique, we’re here to help!

Spots are filling up fast and we wouldn’t want you to miss your chance.

✉️ E-mail: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 079 591 4471
🌐 Website: www.swimmable.net

📍 Gardens Centre, Cape Town

🏊‍♀️ We Are Open! 🏊‍♀️

Welcome to Term 3! We are so excited to welcome all our swimmers back to the pool for another fun-filled term.

From today until 20 September, we will be focusing on building confidence, improving technique and helping every swimmer reach their next milestone in a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

Whether your child is just starting their swimming journey or refining their strokes, every lesson is designed to encourage progress while making learning fun!

A few friendly reminders:
💦 Please arrive a few minutes before your lesson.
💦 Remember to bring a towel, swimwear, goggles (where needed) and a warm change of clothes.
💦 If your swimmer is feeling unwell, please let us know as soon as possible.

Consistency is one of the biggest keys to success in swimming and we can't wait to see all of the amazing progress our swimmers make this term.

Here's to another fantastic term of learning, laughter and lots of splashes!

Welcome to Term 3, let's make it our best one yet! 🏅💙

💙 More Than Just Swim Lessons 💙

At Swimmable, we're passionate about creating confident, capable swimmers in a safe, fun and supportive environment.

Here's what you can expect when you join our swim family:

🏊 Heated indoor pool for comfortable swimming all year round.
👶 Lessons for babies, children and adults.
💧 Small class sizes with individual attention.
⭐ Qualified, passionate instructors who genuinely care.
🛟 Water safety skills that could one day save a life.
🌊 Stroke development from beginner through to advanced levels.
💙 A welcoming environment where swimmers build confidence at their own pace.
😊 Fun, engaging lessons that encourage a lifelong love of the water.

Swimming is more than just learning a skill, it's building confidence, independence, resilience and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Whether you're introducing your little one to the water for the first time or looking to refine your strokes, we're here to help every step of the way.

Come and experience the difference.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 079-591-4471

📍 Gardens Shopping Centre, Cape Town

🏊‍♀️ Swimmable Term Break Notice 🏊‍♂️

Swimmable will be closed for our term break from 29th June – 5 July.

✨ We’ll be back in the pool and ready to make a splash as Term 3 kicks off on 6 July!

We wish all our swimmers and families a joyful, safe and water-filled break! 💙🌊

📅 Term 3 bookings are now open – secure your spot today!

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 079-591-4471

📍 Location: Gardens Shopping Centre, Cape Town

🏊‍♀️ Why Does My Child Suddenly "Forget" How to Swim on Holiday? 🤔

Have you ever taken your child on holiday, only to find that the confident swimmer from lessons suddenly doesn't want to swim, won't let go of you or seems to have forgotten skills they could do perfectly the week before?

💡 Don't worry – this is completely normal!

🏊‍♀️ Children often become comfortable and confident in the environment where they learn. When they move to a different pool, the water may feel colder, deeper, bigger, noisier or simply unfamiliar. This can make them feel unsure and cause them to temporarily regress.🏊‍♂️

It doesn't mean they've lost their skills. In fact, they usually still can swim, they just need time to build confidence in the new environment.

🐬 Here are a few ways to help:
✔️ Give them time to adjust to the new pool.
✔️ Avoid pressuring them to perform.
✔️ Join them in the water and make it fun.
✔️ Celebrate small victories.
✔️ Be patient and encouraging.

Most swimmers quickly regain their confidence once they feel safe and comfortable again. Remember, confidence and skill don't always develop at the same pace!

💙 A little patience goes a long way, and before you know it, they will be back to showing off their swimming skills.

🏊Swimming is a skill that develops over time through regular practice. 🏊

Even short, consistent lessons help swimmers build confidence in the water, improve strength and coordination, and develop the muscle memory needed to master new skills. 🐬

Every time a swimmer gets into the pool, they reinforce what they've learned and take another step forward in their swimming journey. Missing long periods between lessons can slow progress, while regular attendance helps keep skills fresh and encourages steady improvement.

💙 Remember: Small, consistent steps lead to big progress in the pool!

🌊 Join Us for Term 3! 🌊

Starting the 6th July - 20th September, that’s 11 weeks of swimming in our toasty warm 🔥 heated indoor pool!

At Swimmable, we offer expert-led swimming classes for all ages:

👶 Baby Group Classes (3 months – 3 years)
- Fun, interactive water play to build water confidence and parent-baby bonding.

🏊‍♂️ Learn to Swim – All Ages
- From beginners to strokes, we’ve got the right class for you.

👩‍🦳 Adult Swimming Lessons
- Whether you're just starting out or perfecting your strokes, we’ve got you covered.

🔑 Limited Spots Available!
Classes are filling fast, sign up now to avoid missing your spot for Term 3.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 079-591-4471
📍 Gardens Shopping Centre, Cape Town

🇿🇦 Happy Youth Day! 🇿🇦

Today we celebrate the young people who inspire us with their courage, energy and potential.

At Swimmable, we're proud to help children build confidence, learn essential water safety skills and develop a lifelong love for swimming.

🏊 We are OPEN today and lessons will run as normal.

Wishing all our swimmers and families a wonderful Youth Day!

🇿🇦💙

🌊 Why Submergence Matters 🌊

One of the biggest milestones in baby swimming lessons is learning to become comfortable going underwater. While this can feel a little nerve-wracking for parents and guardians, it is often much scarier for the adult than it is for the baby! 💙

Babies are introduced to submergence gradually and through consistent practice, they learn important water skills that help build confidence and familiarity with being in the water.

✨ Benefits of submergence include:

🏊 Building water confidence from an early age
🏊 Developing breath control and water awareness
🏊 Encouraging independence and trust in the aquatic environment
🏊 Creating a strong foundation for future swimming skills

It's completely normal for parents to feel anxious before their little one goes underwater for the first time. 👶 However, babies often take their cues from the adults around them. When parents stay calm, positive and confident, children are much more likely to enjoy the experience and feel secure.

Remember, every child progresses at their own pace. Our coaches work closely with families to ensure submergence is introduced in a gentle, positive and age-appropriate way. 💙

The smiles that appear after a successful submergence often remind us that the anticipation was much bigger than the moment itself! 😊

🌊 Term 3 Waitlist Now Open! 🌊

6th July - 20th September 2026 (11-Weeks)

Dive into Term 3, where swimming is more than a skill, it’s a life-changing experience!

👶 Baby Swim Classes (3m - 3yr):
Introduce your little ones to the water with our nurturing, play-based classes designed to build comfort and confidence from the start.

🏊 Kids Learn to Swim (3yr +):
Our certified instructors make learning fun and effective with our signature “learn through play” method. Ideal for beginners and young swimmers looking to improve.

Adult Swim Lessons:
Never learned to swim? No problem! Our adult classes are beginner-friendly and focused on building water confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment.

🔥 Swim in Our Heated Indoor Pool!

📅 Join our Term 3 Waitlist now, contact us on:

✉️ E-mail: [email protected]
📞 WhatsApp: 079 591 4471
🌐 Website: www.swimmable.net

📍 Location: Gardens Shopping Centre, Cape Town.

🌊Eyes Down, Body Straight! 🏊‍♀️

Did you know that where you look can have a big impact on your swimming?👀

Looking too far forward causes your head to lift, which can make your hips and legs sink. This creates more drag in the water and makes swimming harder than it needs to be!

✅ Keep your eyes looking down towards the bottom of the pool
✅ Keep your head in a neutral position
✅ Allow your body to stay long, straight and balanced in the water

A small adjustment can make a big difference to your swimming efficiency and confidence! 💙🌊

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