Swimsmart Learn to Swim Brochure - Christchurch City Council

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LEARN TO SWIM 

SUMMER SEASON 

Term 

Four 2010 

Bookings and General Enquiries on 03 941 8888 

Council Recreation & Sport Centres: 03 941 6888 

Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre, 75 Lyttelton St, Spreydon 

Centennial Recreation & Sport Centre, 181 Armagh St 

Jellie Park Recreation & Sport Centre, 295 Ilam Rd 

QEII Park Recreation & Sport Centre, Travis Road, New Brighton

Learn to 

swim and have 

a skill for life 

Swimsmart is the Christchurch City Council’s Learn 

to Swim Programme. The Swimsmart programme 

is delivered by experienced tutors in the Council’s 

Recreation & Sport Centres and provides a range of 

classes for all ages and levels of ability. 

Swimsmart teaches children the core life skill 

of swimming, vital for safe play in the water. 

The outcomes of the Swimsmart programme are 

supported by Swimming New Zealand and Water 

Safety New Zealand’s Swim for Life initiative. 

Through Swimsmart you and your family 

can gain confidence and enjoyment in 

the water, enabling you to tap into 

the benefits of aquatic activities 

for a lifetime. 

Information on Swimsmart classes 

Class Minutes Students 

per class 

Parent & Child 

(6 mths-3 yrs) 

Cost* 

25 10 $80 

Pre School (3-5 yrs) 15 2 $90 

School Age Jellyfish- 

Marlins 

25 4-8 $90 

Mini Squads 45-60 12 $90 

Adults 25-45 4-6 $90 

Individual Lessons 

(all ages) 

Shared Lessons 

(all ages) 

15 1 $180 

15 2 $120 

* Prices are based on one weekly lesson for a 10 week Term. There are no lessons 

on public holidays. Should a Term consist of less than 10 weeks, or any lessons 

missed due to public holidays, the price will be reduced pro rata. 

* Customers who hold a Community Service Card, Supergold or Kiwiable card 

are entitled to a 25% discount off this full fee when the card is shown at the time 

of payment. 

* Prices are correct at the time of printing this publication and are subject to 

change without notification.

How to Enrol and Pay 

Existing customers 

Existing Swimsmart customers (enrolled in this current term) will 

be rolled-over into the same class, where possible, for the next term. 

Towards the end of the term customers will receive a letter regarding 

the roll-over of their enrolment. Upon receipt of the roll-over letter, 

customers need to confirm and pay for their enrolment by: 

Term 4: 12 September 2010 

Customers progressing a level within the Swimsmart programme and 

customers who wish to change the day/time/facility of their class, can 

book during Preferential Bookings Week, starting: 


During Preferential Bookings Week, existing Swimsmart customers can 

also enrol siblings who are new to the Swimsmart programme. 

Existing SwimSmart customers can confirm their enrolment in the next 

term’s Swimsmart programme by: 

• Phoning the Customer Call Centre on 03 941 8888 (Monday to 

Friday between 8am and 5pm) with credit card details 

• Enrolling at any Council Recreation & Sport Centre (contact 

details on front cover) 

tails on front cover) 

New customers 

Registrations for Swimsmart programmes for new customers will 

be open: 


You can register for Swimsmart programmes by visiting or phoning 

any of the Council Recreation & Sport Centres (contact details on 

front cover). Please note that leaving a voicemail message does not 

guarantee enrolment. 

Term dates 

Term 4: 11 October- 19 December 2010 

Holiday swimming lesson bookings 

Bookings can be made during preferential booking week from 


All classes may be subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel 

classes due to tutor availability or insufficient enrolments. Payment 

required on enrolment; your booking is not confirmed until payment is 

received. Confirmation and receipt of booking will be emailed or posted 

when payment is received. When booking through the Customer Call

Centre, Community Card holders need to present their Community Card 

at a Recreation & Sport Centre to receive their discount. 

Missed Lessons 

Credit for missed classes will only be given if a medical certificate is 

provided. For the health of your child and others, if your child is unwell 

it is recommended that you stay at home and miss the lesson. 

Health & Safety 

Swimming is healthy and fun, and Christchurch City Council swimming 

pools provide a safe and healthy environment thanks to their advanced 

filtration systems. But there are bugs and infections in the community 

that can be brought into the water and spread. It’s important that you 

as a swimmer (or the parent of a swimmer) do your bit to stop bugs and 

infections from getting into pools. 

Before you swim: 

• If you or your children have had diarrhoea (upset tummy) in the 

last two weeks - don’t go into the water. 

• Take children to the toilet before they swim and wash hands after 

going to the toilet. 

• Where possible shower yourself and your children before you put 

your togs on. Use soap and warm water. 

• Your baby should wear approved swimming nappies (Little 

Swimmers) and these can be purchased at reception. Cloth or 

disposable nappies are not permitted. Remember to wash your 

hands after changing your baby. 

Pool Alone Policy 

Children aged under 8 years must be actively supervised by a caregiver 

who is at least 16 years old before and after lessons. Actively supervised 

means watching your child at all times and being able to provide 

immediate assistance – dropping children at the door is not acceptable. 

If your pre-schooler (children under 5 years old) wishes to swim 

before or after their lesson, you must be in the water and within arms 

reach to provide assistance when required. Children under 3 must be 

accompanied by an adult during lessons.

LEARN TO SWIM 

Helpful Hints for 

Your First Class 

Please arrive five to ten minutes before your class starts to allow 

time for getting changed. 

Your confirmation letter indicates the day, time and lane in which 

your lesson is in. 

When arriving for your first lesson please collect your swipe 

concession card from the Swimsmart office or reception desk. 

Please retain this card as it will be automatically reloaded for 

subsequent terms (replacement swipe cards are $10 each). Swipe 

your card through the card reader at the turnstile in the reception 

area. Staff will direct you to the change facilities. Family change 

rooms are also available. 

We hire togs, towels and sell caps and goggles at reception. 

You are welcome to talk to a Swimsmart Co-ordinator or 

Administrator about your child’s progress. 

Helping you to learn to swim 

and have a skill for life.

Parent & Child Classes 

A series of group lessons with parent and baby in the water. The 

classes are aimed at developing your child’s confidence and safety in 

the water, in a fun and interactive way. 

Level 1 - TINY TURTLES - BABIES FROM 6 TO 12 MONTHS 

An introductory course for parents and babies. Learn a variety of holds 

for the front and back. You will also learn how to submerge and roll 

your child in a fun and friendly environment. 

Day Pioneer Centennial QEII Jellie Park 

Mon 10:00-10:25am 

10:45-11:10am 

9:00-9:25am 

Tue 10:00-10:25am 1:00-1:25pm 9:00-9:25am 

Wed 9:15-9:40am 

Thur 11:30-11:55am 

Fri 10:00-10:25am 2:00-2:25pm 

Sat 8:30-8:55am 9:30-10:25am 9:30-9:55am 

Sun 9:30-9.55am 

Level 2 - PIPIS - BABIES FROM 12 MONTHS 

A parent child class designed to gain water confidence and 

independence in a fun and friendly environment through games and 

songs. Skills include kicking, submerging, blowing bubbles and floating. 


Mon 10:30-10:55am 9:30-9:55am 9:30-9:55am 

Tue 

Wed 

Thur 

10:00-10:25am 

10:30-10:55am 

10:30-10:55am 

1:30-1:55pm 

10:30-10:55am 

1:30-1:55pm 

10:00-10:25am 

9:45-10:10am 

11:00-11:25am 

9:00-9:25am 

9:00-9:25am 

Fri 10:30-10:55am 12:30-12:55pm 10:15-10:40am 9:30-9:55am 

Sat 9:00-9:25am 10:00-10:25am 9:00-9:25am 9:50-10:15am 

Sun 

8:30-8.55 am 

9:30-9:55am 

10:30-10:55am

Level 3 - STARFISH - BABIES FROM 18 - 36 MONTHS 

A parent child class for toddlers building on water confidence and 

independence in a fun and friendly environment through games and 

songs. Skills include kicking, submerging, blowing bubbles and floating. 


Mon 10:30-10:55am 

Tue 9:30-9:55am 9:30-9:55am 

Wed 11:00-11:25am 8:30- 8:55am 10:15-10:40am 9:30-9:55am 

Thur 12:30-12:55pm 9:30-9:55am 

Fri 11:00-11:25am 12:00-12:25pm 10:45-11:10am 9:00-9:25am 

Sat 

9:30-9:55am 

11.00-11.25am 

8:30-8:55am 

9.00-9.25am 

10:30-10:55am 

Sun 

10:30-10:55am 

10:00-10:25am 

11:00-11:25am 

9.00-9.25am 

11:00-11:25am 

Level 4 - FROGS - BABIES 24+ MONTHS 

Designed for the very confident and competent child who has completed 

other Swimsmart levels. Tutor recommendation only. 


Mon 

Tue 1:00-1:25pm 

Wed 

Thur 

10:30-10:55am 

Fri 

Sat 

Sun 

9:00-9:25am 

9:00-9:25am 

9:30-9:55am

Pre School Classes 

At the pre school age children move into a more structured class and 

progress through four levels of Otters, Seahorses, Seals and Dolphins. 

Children build on their own skills and are introduced to stroke 

development. Your child is paired with another child of similar age 

and ability. 


Mon 9:00-3:30pm 8:30-10:00am 

12:00-1:30pm 

2:30-5:30pm 

Tue 9:00-3:30pm 8:30-10am 

12:00-1:30pm 

Wed 9:00-4:30pm 9:00-10:00am 

12:00-2:00pm 

2:30-5:00pm 

Thur 9:00-4:30pm 8:30-10:00am 

12:00-1:30pm 

2:30-5:00pm 

Fri 9:00-2:00pm 1:00-1:30pm 

2:30-4:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

3:30-5:00pm 

10:00-3:00pm 

10:00-3:00pm 

3:30-5:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

3:30-5:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

10:00-2:00pm 

Sat 8:30-11:00am 8:30-2:00pm 9:00-12:00pm 9:00-11:30am 

Sun 

8:30-11:00am 

School Age Classes 

Group Lessons 

For children five years and over. Group lessons are a series of progressive 

classes catering for between four and eight children per class. 

Jellyfish 

For the non-confident beginner who has had little or no aquatic 

programme experience. 


Mon 

3:35-4:00pm 

4:30-4:55pm 

3:30-5:00pm 

3:30-5:40pm 

Tue 4:00-4:25pm 3:30-5:00pm 3:30-5:40pm 

Wed 3:35-4:00pm 4:00-4:25pm 3:30-5:00pm 3:30-5:40pm 

Thur 4:00-4:25pm 3:35-4:00pm 3:30-5:00pm 3:30-5:40pm 

Fri 4:00-4:55pm 3:35-4:00pm 3:30-5:00pm 3:30-5:40pm 

Sat 8:30-8:55am 9:00-9:25am 10:30-11:25am 9:00-12:00pm 

Sun 8:30-9:25am

Flounders 

This class is designed to work on floating and kicking skills. This is the 

right class if your child can: 

• Float on front and back relaxed with assistance 

• Blow bubbles 

• Can go under water and retrieve objects from the bottom of the pool 


Mon 3:35-4:55pm 3:35-4:25pm 3:30-4:55pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Tue 3:35-4:55pm 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Wed 3:35-4:55pm 3:35-3:55pm 

4:30-4:55pm 

Thur 3:35-5:25pm 4:30-4:55pm 

5:30-5:55pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:55-6:05pm 

3:55-6:05pm 

Fri 3:35-5:25pm 4:00-4:25pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Sat 9:30-11:25am 9:30-9:55am 

10:30-11:00am 

Sun 8:30-10:55am 

10:00-10:55am 

11:30-11:55am 

9:00-12:00pm 

Stingrays 

This class is designed to teach the basics of freestyle and backstroke. 

This is the right class if your child can: 

• Float on front unaided 

• Float on back unaided 

• Kick on front and back with a board 

• Roll from front to back and back to front 


Mon 3:35-4:55pm 5:00-5:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Tue 3:35-4:55pm 4:00-4:25pm 

5:00-5:25pm 

Wed 3:35-4:55pm 4:00-4:25pm 

5:30-5:55pm 

Thur 3:35-5:25pm 4:00-4:25pm 

5:00-5:25pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:30-6:05pm 

3:30-6:05pm 

3:30-6:05pm 

Fri 3:35-5:25pm 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Sat 9:30-11:25am 10:00-10:25am 

11:00-11:25am 

Sun 

8:30-11:25am 

8:30-8:55am 

9:30-9:55am 

11:00-11:55am 

9:00-12:00pm

Sharks 

A class that introduces breathing techniques and works on increasing 

swimming distance. This is the right class if your child can: 

• Swim 5m freestyle 

• Swim 5m backstroke 


Mon 3:35-5:25pm 3:35-4:00pm 

5:00-5:25pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:30-6:05pm 

Tue 3:35-5:25pm 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Wed 3:35-5:25pm 3:35-3:55pm 

5:00-5:25pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:55-6:05pm 

Thur 3:35-5:25pm 4:00-4:25pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Fri 3:35-5:25pm 4:30-5:25pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Sat 9:00-11:25am 9:30-9:55am 

11:00-11:25am 

Sun 

9:30-11:25am 

8:30-8:55am 

9:30-9:55am 

10:30-10:55am 

9:00-12:00pm 

Tiger Sharks 

This class is designed to consolidate breathing skills with freestyle and 

backstroke and survival backstroke techniques. This is the right class 

if your child can: 

• Swim 10m freestyle with breathing 



Mon 

3:35-4:25pm 

5:30-5:55pm 

4:00-4:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Tue 3:35-5:25pm 4:00-4:25pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Wed 3:35-5:25pm 4.00-4:25pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Thur 3:35-5:25pm 3:35-4:00pm 

5:00-5:25pm 

Fri 

3:35-4:25pm 

5:30-5:55pm 

4:00-4:25pm 

5:00-5:25pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

3:30-5:55pm 

Sat 9:30-10:55am 12:15-12:40pm 9:00-9:25am 

10:00-10:25am 

Sun 

9:00-11:25am 

3:55-6:05pm 

3:55-6:05pm 

9:00-12:00pm

Barracudas 

A class designed to further increase swimming distance in freestyle 

and backstroke, and the timing of breaststroke. This is the right class if 

your child can: 

• Breathe with their freestyle 25m 

• Backstroke 25m 

• Survival backstroke 25m 


Mon 3:55-5:25pm 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Tue 3:35-5:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Wed 4:30-5:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Thur 3:35-5:55pm 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Fri 4:00-4:55pm 5:30-5:55pm 3:30-5:55pm 3:30-6:05pm 

Sat 

Sun 

10:30-10:55am 

11:45-12:10pm 

10:00-11:25am 

11:30-11:55am 10:00-10:25am 9:00-12:00pm 

Marlins 

Designed to consolidate technique of freestyle, backstroke and 

breaststroke. This is the right class if your child can: 

• Swim 50m freestyle with bilateral breathing 


• Swim 15m breaststroke 


Mon 4:30-5:25pm 3:30-5:25pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Tue 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:25pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Wed 5:45-6:10pm 4:30-4:55pm 3:30-5:25pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Thur 5:00-5:55pm 5:00-5:25pm 3:30-5:25pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Fri 4:00-5:25pm 3:30-5:25pm 3:55-6:05pm 

Sat 11:00-11:25am 12:00-12:25pm 9:00-12:00pm 

Sun 11:45-12:10pm 

Junior Learners 

A great opportunity for children aged 10 years and over who have never 

learnt to swim before. 


Mon 

4:00-4:25pm 

Tue 5:30-5:55pm 4:00-4:25pm 6:05-6:30pm 

Wed 3:35-4:00pm 

Thur 5:30-5:55pm 

Fri 5:00-5:25pm 

Sat 10:00-10:25am

Mini Squads 

After completing the School age group lessons, children can progress 

into minisquads where the focus is on increasing swimming distance 

and technique. 

Bronze 

Designed to increase the strength and endurance while maintaining 

technique with a range of strokes over distance. 

This is the right class if your child can swim: 

• 100m bilateral freestyle 

• 100m backstroke 

• 50m breaststroke 

• 10m butterfly 


Mon 3:45-4:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 

5:00-5:45pm 

Tue 5:00-5:45pm 5:45-6:30pm 

(Combined 

with Silver) 

4:00-4:45pm 

5:00-5:45pm 

Wed 5:00-5:45pm 4:00-4:45pm 

5:00-5:45pm 

Thur 

4:00-4:45pm 

5:00-5:45pm 

Fri 5:45-6:30pm 4:00-4:45pm 

5:00-5:45pm 

3:55-4:40pm 

5:30-6:15pm 

3:35-4:40pm 

3:55-4:40pm 

4:50-5:35pm 

3:55-4:40pm 

5:30-6:15pm 

3:55-4:40pm 

Sat 11:00-11:45am 9:30-10:15am 9:25-10:10am 

(Bronze/Silver 

Combined

Silver 

These 45 minute classes are designed to build technique and distance 

on skills that have been taught at the Bronze level. 


• 200m freestyle 




Mon 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 

6:05-6:50pm 

Tue 5:30-6:15pm 5:45-6:30pm 

(Combined 

with Bronze) 

Wed 

4:00-4:45pm 

5:00-5:45pm 

4:00-4:45pm 

4:45-5:30pm 

4:45-5:30pm 

5:30-6:15pm 

4:45-5:30pm 

Thur 5:00-5:45pm 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 

Fri 5:00-5:45pm 4:00-4:45pm 4:45-5:30pm 

Sat 11:45-12:30am 9:30-10:15am 

Orcas 

A one hour training session where children work on increasing their 

swimming distance and improving technique. 


• 400m bilateral freestyle 




Mon 5:00-7:00pm 

Wed 

Fri 5:45-6:45pm 

Sat 

Squads 

QEll Squads 

Training session for swimmers wanting to increase their training and 

fitness or move into competitive swimming. For more information 

contact Roly Crichton or Glen Findlay, Tel: 03 941 7124. 

Jellie Park Swim Squads 

Training sessions for children wanting to increase their training and 

fitness or move into competitive swimming. For more information 

contact Peter Burgon, Tel: 027 2428076 or peter.burgon@ccc.govt.nz

Adult Classes 

Swimming is a low stress complete body workout helping to improve 

muscle tone and strength, without risk of impact associated injuries. 

It helps condition the respiratory system enabling it to function more 

efficiently. Our adult classes are small and friendly, enabling the tutor 

to work with individual needs. 

Adult Beginners 

A class for the true beginner, with an emphasis of gaining confidence 

in the water. 


Mon 5:30-5:55pm 6:30-6:55pm 

Tue 7:30-7:55pm 

Wed 6:00-6:25pm 6:05-6:30pm 

Thur 6:00-6:25pm 

Fri 6:05-6:30pm 

Sat 11:45-12:10pm 9:00-9:25am 

Sun 11:45-12:10pm 

Adult Breathers 

A class for people who can swim but would like to breathe with their 

freestyle and gain distance in their swimming. 


Mon 5:30-5:55pm 7:00-7:25pm 6:30-6:55pm 

Tue 6:00-6:25pm 7:00-7:25pm 6:00-6250pm 6:30-6:55pm 

Wed 6:00-6:25pm 12:30-12:55pm 6:15-6:40pm 

Thur 6:00-6:25pm 6:30-6:55pm 6:00-6:25pm 6:30-6:55pm 

Fri 6:30-6:55pm 

Sat 11:45-12:10pm 8:30-8:55am 

Stroke Correction 

A class for increasing distance and improving stroke technique. 


Mon 5:30-5:55pm 7:30-7:55pm 6:05-6:30pm 

Tue 6:30-6:55pm 6:30-6:55pm 6:15-6:40pm 6:05-6:30pm 

Wed 6:25-6:50pm 6:30-6:55pm 

Thur 6:30-6:55pm 

Sat 12:15-12:40pm 9:30-10:00am

Adult Extension Squad 

A 45 minute class for Adults who have completed stroke correction 

class. For increasing distance and stamina in order to advance into 

Masters. 


Mon 6:15-6:40pm 

Tue 

Wed 6:00-6:25pm 

Thur 7:00-7:45pm 

Masters Swimming 

For people 20 years and over wanting to improve their swimming 

technique. Swim to an individual programme written by a qualified 

coach. For more information ph: QEII 03 941 6888. Monday & 

Wednesday 7:30-8:45pm, $6.00 per session. Jellie Park 03 941 6888. 

Tuesday 6:00-7:00pm and Sunday 9:00-10:00am, $20.00 per month. 

Individual & shared lessons 

A great opportunity to work on individual goals, with one on one 

or two to one tuition (swimmers should be of similar ability). These 

lessons are available for children of all levels over the age of 5 years 

old and for adults. Please contact your Recreation & Sport Centre 

(details on front cover) to check availability and reserve your space. 

Learn to Swim Holiday Lessons 

September Holidays 2010 

Week One: 27 September- 1 October 2010 

Jellie Park, QEII, Centennial 

Week Two: 4 October- 8 October 2010 

QEII, Pioneer 

Cost of holiday lessons for one week: 

Group $45, Shared $60, Individuals $90

smart 

LEARN TO SWIM 

Swimsmart provides 

a skill for life 

Living in Christchurch means you’re never far from the 

water. With an abundance of river, beach, lake and indoor 

swimming spots there are opportunities year round for 

families to play together in the water. 

The Christchurch City Council’s Swimsmart programme 

teaches children the core life skill of swimming, vital for 

safe play in the water. The outcomes of the Swimsmart 

programme are supported by Swimming New Zealand 

and Water Safety New Zealand’s Swim for Life initiative. 

Swimsmart is designed to build children’s confidence 

and progressively develop their skills so they can swim 

and increase their chances of survival. Water Safety New 

Zealand has set a benchmark of swimming 200m as the 

level necessary to achieve this. 

Children completing the Swimsmart programme will receive 

a special 200m certificate. This shows they have the skills 

necessary to enjoy New Zealand’s many water opportunities 

when accompanied with adequate adult supervision.

Swimsmart Learn to Swim Brochure - Christchurch City Council

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