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Laurie Lawrence turns 80!

The legend that is Laurie Lawrence today turns 80!

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Swimming Schools To Reopen

Indoor Pools will reopen for swimming lessons on the Monday after NSW vaccination rates reach 80 per cent. Swim Schools will be allowed to operate with fully vaccinated staff, with non-vaccinated children accompanied by a fully vaccinated parent or carer. It’s a victory for common sense with the Government reversing

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Lives are at risk. Indoor swim schools must open.

The NSW Government’s decision to delay opening indoor learn to swim centres until the first day of summer, is putting lives at risk and will force many out of the industry.

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Forbes Carlile’s 100th

Remembering the life of Forbes Carlile. Born 100 years ago today. Today is a very special milestone, our founder Forbes Carlile, who sadly passed in 2016, would have turned 100. From teaching babies to coaching Olympians the name Forbes Carlile name is entwined with the history of Australian swimming, Forbes

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Rainbow Club, spreading the joy of swimming.

Carlile Swimming and Rainbow Club Australia, a network of social swimming clubs for young people with a disability, are delighted to announce a partnership which will mean young people with a disability will have greater access to aquatic activities in their local community. The partnership between the two organisations gives

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Carlile Swimming in further boost to coaching muscle

Hot on the heels of securing elite coach Chris Nesbit, Carlile Swimming has today announced the appointment of two new assistants to further enhance the club’s coaching staff. Nesbit, one of the world’s leading coaches, will bring current TSS Aquatic assistants Daniel Marshall and Adam Mallett, to the Carlile Swimming

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Olympic Coach To Lead The Carlile Swimming Team

Australian and Great Britain national swimming coach Chris Nesbit has been appointed to lead the high-performance program at Carlile Swimming. Nesbit, one of the world’s finest coaches, will move from his base on the Gold Coast to take the reins of the Carlile program at the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre,

Cecil Healy

Olympic Icon and war hero. Lest We Forget.

On Anzac Day we pause to remember the Fallen. This includes a man revered for one of the most selfless acts of sportsmanship in Olympic history. Australian Olympic swimming gold medallist Cecil Healy is one of those who made the ultimate sacrifice on the altar of freedom. He was a

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To goggle or not to goggle?

Should my child wear goggles at swimming lessons? This is a question parents often ask. The answer is yes and no! Goggles help swimmers see more clearly and prevent irritation to the eyes. While not a necessity, goggles can make your child’s transition to swimming lessons easier. After all they

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Celebrating the life of Olympic Gold Medallist and legal giant, John Davies.

The Judge Who “Saved LA” Was Also An Australian Olympic Gold Medallist. A year ago today, we lost a man who many Americans consider “the judge who saved LA.” But long before that, John Davies was a youngster training under Forbes Carlile at the Palm Beach rock pool in Sydney.

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When should your child start swimming lessons?

Forbes and Ursula Carlile pioneered baby teaching in Australia, opening Sydney’s first indoor learn to swim centre. The company they founded, Carlile Swimming, is now regarded as one of the world’s leading swim schools. When to start swimming lessons is a common question for parents. At Carlile, we run Waterbabies

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Women Swimming with men banned

Future Olympic champion banned from swimming in front of men. Public outcry as swimming stars are forbidden from racing in anything other than Breaststroke and banned from being seen in swimsuits by men. “A girl who is in the habit of exposing herself at public swimming carnivals is likely to

"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.