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Don’t miss the benefits of swimming through winter

After two years of COVID lockdowns now is not the time to be considering taking a break from swimming.

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Swim safer without goggles

Learning to swim without goggles is a vital safety step for all children.

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When Should My Child Start Swimming Lessons?

When should my child start swimming lessons? When should my child stop swimming lessons?These are two questions most Australian parents ask. Searching Google for advice will lead you to more tips than a tin of asparagus but as the organisation that has been doing it longer than anyone else, here

Shane Gould and Ursula Carlile together

Ursula and Shane a peerless combination

Today, International Women’s Day we celebrate the careers of two ground-breaking Australians who helped lay the foundations for those who followed, Ursula Carlile and Shane Gould.

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Five reasons why children shouldn’t learn to swim wearing “floaties”

Carlile Swimming doesn’t believe in teaching children to swim using floatation aids other than active aids such as noodles and kick boards. Here are five reasons why.

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10 reasons to keep your child swimming

The fact that almost half of all children graduating from primary school can’t swim 50 metres or float for two minutes should be a wake-up call across Australia.

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Five Reasons Why Swimming Builds Confident Children

Most parents want their children to learn to swim so they are safer around water, but the benefits go way beyond safety.

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Raining Gold For Carlile Swimmers

The Carlile Swimming team, under Olympic coach Chris Nesbitt, made a brilliant start to the year at the recent NSW Snr State championships.

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Properly Treated Water Proven to Inactivate COVID19 in 30 Seconds.

Scientific research conducted by virologists at Imperial College London has found that properly treated swimming pool water inactivates COVID19 in 30 seconds.

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How to become a swimming teacher

Being a swimming teacher is wonderfully rewarding, working with children, helping them progress and watching them discover the joy of swimming is special.

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The Top Ten Tips For Finding A Great Swimming Teacher.

As a parent without a background in swimming, how do you find the right teacher for your child?

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The Top Five Questions To Ask When Looking For A Learn To Swim School

When choosing a learn to swim school you need an expert with a nurturing approach, that emphasises safety and develops great technique.

"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.

Swims Better Guarantee

Join Carlile Swim for 30 days. We’re confident your child will feel safer, more assured and well supported in the water in their first four weeks. If not, we’ll refund the cost of your lessons.