Save First Lap to Save Lives
The First Lap learn to swim program will end in June. After another summer of tragic drownings, we are calling on both sides of NSW state politics to commit to keeping it alive.
The Secret To Success – Swim More Often!
Not every child will be the next Emma Mckeon, but if you are looking to fast track your child’s progress, then swimming more often is the first step.
Swimming Lessons Have Never Been More Vital
A perfect storm has led to the tragic increase in drownings over the past two summers. More than ten million lost swimming lessons, a shortage of swimming teachers, massive waitlists at many learn to swim centres.
Swimmers go back to where it all began, Palm Beach.
Did you know, Australia’s first post World War II Olympic gold medallist was trained by Forbes Carlile at Palm Beach Rock Pool? Today a group of 67 young Carlile Swimmers got a taste of how it all began.
Is it time for you to become a swimming teacher?
A new year is often a great time to reflect. If you are looking for a change and a role with purpose becoming a swimming teacher is a wonderful choice. Working with children, helping them progress and watching them discover the joy of swimming is special.
What a year for Carlile Swimming
What a year it’s been for the Carlile and in particular the Carlile Swimming Team! Under head coach Chris Nesbit the team continues to go from strength to strength.
Summer Pool Games
Everyone knows children learn through play. It’s the same story with swimming. Having fun and playing summer pool games is an excellent method to build swimming skills and even teach children how to combine one skill with another. Research shows that having fun increases motivation, inspires learning and retention. So when kids are having fun […]
Happy Birthday to the legend Shane Gould
Happy birthday to one of the greatest swimmers the world has ever seen, Shane Gould! Seen below capturing the 100 freestyle world record at just 15-years-of age. The swim made Shane the first and only person to hold every freestyle world record from 100m to 1500m.
SAFER Swimming – Countdown to Summer
In the last year, 339 people have drowned in Australia, the most in 25 years! This has prompted water safety experts to issue an urgent plea to make safety a priority this summer.