If you’re looking for swimming lessons in Ryde in a caring environment, then why not jump into the water at Sydney’s first-ever indoor teaching pool? Carlile Swimming Ryde is where founders Forbes and Ursula Carlile pioneered baby and toddler swimming lessons in 1961.
From Babies to Olympians, Carlile Swimming has the right level for your child. The baby program is wonderful bonding and along the way little ones learn skills that could save their life. The learn-to-swim program caters for toddlers through to older beginners, while there is stroke correction to help children learn to swim well and develop a technique which will enrich their lives forever and have them ready to advance to Carlile’s Squad program. From there your child can swim competitively, play water polo, surf or any other water sport they desire.
Baby swimming lessons are the first step in a lifetime love of the water. For babies 4 months to two and a half years.
Nurturing your child as they build confidence, grow to love the water and have fun learning the skills they need to be safer and learn to swim.
Give your child the gift of great swimming technique, it’s an asset which will stay with them for life.
Expert coaches help young swimmers refine their technique, build endurance and learn the finer points of squad swimming.
Fun for the holidays and a great way to turbocharge your child’s progress with a lesson a day every day or a specialised clinic where expert coaches work on specific techniques.
Expert swimming lessons from an NDIS provider of social swimming clubs for swimmers with a disability. Sessions every weekend at clubs across NSW.
A great way to build self-esteem by getting a taste of competitive swimming in a nurturing and friendly environment, where doing your personal best alongside your friends is what matters most.
Working with schools to develop programs that increase water safety and help children of different abilities improve their swimming skills and confidence.
The updated pool features custom depths, ledges and platforms to help younger swimmers build confidence and master skills. Teachers are supported by on deck supervisors who monitor lesson quality and your child’s progress.
As they improve, higher level Stroke Development and Squads are taught at the nearby Ryde Aquatic Centre.
If you have a baby just starting out, a nervous beginner or a child that loves the water, drop in and check out why thousands of families have learnt to swim with Carlile.
Classes are $30.75 Monday to Friday and $32.75 on weekends, paid monthly in advance there are also family and multi lesson discounts available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Carlile Swimming family.
A 32-degree heated pool with custom depths and ledges specifically for the Carlile program.
World’s best practice ultra-fine filtration system, chlorine to kill bacteria and an ultra-violet disinfection system
Comfortable seating for parents and carers to watch lessons
Baby Change areas, showers and change rooms.
A quiet suburban area, next door to sporting fields.
A place to pick up goggles, flippers, caps and more.
My daughter is a highly energetic 3 year old that went from not wanting to wear her goggles, not listening sometimes refusing to go in the pool to an absolute superstar thanks to Tammy the super coach. She’s fun, engaging and so patient. I couldn’t be happier with my daughters...
My daughter is a highly energetic 3 year old that went from not wanting to wear her goggles, not listening sometimes refusing to go in the pool to an absolute superstar thanks to Tammy the super coach. She’s fun, engaging and so patient. I couldn’t be happier with my daughters progress, thank you so much!
UPDATE - April 2025: Special shout out to my child's instructors Evelyn and Natalie 👏🏽 Evelyn has a wonderful way with kids – her warm and encouraging manner really clicks with my child. She strikes a great balance between keeping things fun and making sure the environment feels secure. My child is...
UPDATE - April 2025: Special shout out to my child's instructors Evelyn and Natalie 👏🏽 Evelyn has a wonderful way with kids – her warm and encouraging manner really clicks with my child. She strikes a great balance between keeping things fun and making sure the environment feels secure. My child is always excited for lessons and has come a long way in developing her swimming skills. Original review from September 2024: I can’t say enough good things about the swim school - friendly staff, great clean facilities, excellent dedicated instructors, and easy car park. Special shout out to my child's instructor Tilly! My 5-year-old has shown incredible progress in both confidence and comfort in the water, all thanks to Tilly’s amazing teaching style. Her stern yet friendly approach has really worked well – it’s clear that she has a deep understanding of how to motivate young children while maintaining a fun and safe environment. My child looks forward to every lesson and has made good progress in her swimming skills. Highly recommend Carlile Swimming 🙌🏼👏🏼
Very good centre, better than the other pools that my daughter swim before, and the coach Tily does an excellent job teaching my daughter swimming! She is very nice and patient to the children!
Very good centre, better than the other pools that my daughter swim before, and the coach Tily does an excellent job teaching my daughter swimming! She is very nice and patient to the children!
Cnr Victoria Road and Margaret Street, Ryde, NSW 2112
(02) 9808 3199Carlile’s friendly staff will help you find the right level for your child to thrive.
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