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Pool Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know

Swimming pools offer endless fun and relaxation, especially during the summer months. For families with children, they are a source of joy and memorable moments. However, the overwhelming majority of drowning deaths in children aged under four are from falling into water, most in baths and pools. It’s crucial to

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Carlile Matriarch Ursula Carlile passes away

Australian Swimming has lost a national treasure, with the peaceful passing of Ursula Carlile in Ryde today, aged 86.

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“Stuff the silver we came for gold!”

  “Stuff the silver we came for gold,” said Laurie Lawrence and no one who saw him celebrating Duncan Armstrong’s win over Matt Biondi at the 1988 Olympics will ever forget it.

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The top five summer pool games

If you’re in search of exciting summer pool games that don’t involve the headache enhancing chorus of “Marco Polo,” then check out our top dive summer pool games!

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Drownings still unacceptably high, swimming well saves lives

Please think twice around water this Summer. Just a quick bath, backyard swim or trip to the local beach could end in tragedy.

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Spring into Summer Swimming

With beaches, lakes and pools becoming Summer-time hotspots for Australian families, learning to swim is a must, because it saves lives. However, sadly too many Australians miss out.

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Learning to swim, better late than never

When should your child start swimming lessons? The simple answer is, the sooner the better. Though a later start to swimming is better than never at all. Swimming is a life-saving skill that all children should have. But sadly, many children are missing out and their lives are at risk.

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Are your kids summer ready?

Swimming lessons save lives. With winter sports winding down, from babies to school age, now is the perfect time to get children back in the water.

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Carlile Swimming Caringbah to open for swimming lessons

Carlile Swimming Caringbah to open, bringing its world-renowned learn to swim program to the Shire. The  state-of-the-art teaching pool will begin offering swimming lessons on August 21.

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Carlile Swimmers go “Back to the Future” at Palm Beach!

It was back to the future today for the Carlile Swimming junior squad members in their Winter Camp. The swimmers headed back to where it all began, the Palm Beach Rock Pool.

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Carlile Swimming coming to Caringbah

Carlile Swimming is set to launch a new learn to swim centre in the Sutherland Shire at Caringbah. Swimming lessons are expected to begin in August, bringing the world renowned Carlile Learn to Swim System to the Shire.

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Should your child swim with or without goggles?

Should your child swim with or without Goggles when learning? This is one of the most commonly asked questions, and the answer is yes and no. They should do both!

"To Swim Well Is An Asset For Life"

— Forbes Carlile

We make every swimmer safe, strong, and comfortable in the water, whether they’re taking their first splash as babies or refining competitive strokes. With a proven approach that combines world-class expertise and a caring environment, Carlile helps swimmers reach their full potential so they can swim with confidence for life.

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