Carlile Swimming Ryde (Cross Street)
16 Cross Street
Ryde NSW 2112
Phone: 02 9808 3199
Carlile Swimming Ryde
If you’re looking for swimming lessons in a caring environment for your child, then why not jump into the water at Sydney’s first ever indoor teaching pool? Carlile Swimming Ryde is where our founders Forbes and Ursula Carlile pioneered baby and toddler swimming lessons in 1961.
The pool has been overhauled since and features custom depths, ledges and platforms to help younger swimmers build confidence and master skills. As they improve, higher level Stroke Development and Squads are taught at the nearby Ryde Aquatic Centre.
Carlile Ryde is a family favourite for kids swimming lessons. With friendly staff providing expert swimming lessons for kids. Grandparents who learnt to swim in the pool are now coming to classes to watch the next generation. 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 $23.25 each, paid monthly in advance (there are also family and multi lesson discounts available). We look forward to welcoming you to the Carlile Swimming family.
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Programs
- Waterbabies
- Learn To Swim – preschool
- Learn To Swim – school age
- Stroke Development – kingfish level
- School Holiday Intensives
- School Swimming Program
- Daycare and Preschool swimming lessons
Features
- A purpose built pool with custom depths and child friendly platforms for all our swim programs.
- A small holding pool for children to wait for their lessons.
- Warm, 32 degree water.
- The latest filtration technology for superior air and water quality.
- Seating areas for parents and carers.
- Shower and change room facilities.
- Baby change facilities.
- A retail shop for swimwear, goggles, flippers and more.
Parking
Free street parking is available in both Cross Street and Curtis Street.
Programs and Timetable
At Carlile Ryde we offer swim programs for all ages and abilities.
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Program times
Mon to Fri from 9am to 12pm
Sat – One class only at 11:30am
Sun – One class only at 12pm
Babies & Toddlers 3 months to 2.5 years
Get ready to get wet! Great for bonding with your bub, these lessons are held with a parent or carer present in the pool. Our warm water and air temperature keep bubs and parents happy and comfortable.
Waterbabies classes encourage children to become comfortable submerging and floating on their backs. Specially adapted games, songs and routines are used to foster confidence and familiarity. Though the classes are lots of fun every lesson is teaching children to be safer in, on or around water.
Program times
Mon to Fri from 9am to 12pm
Sat from 8am to 4pm
Sun from 8am to 12pm
For kids 2.5 years to 5 years
Our Preschool Program features three ability-based levels, with our friendly staff determining the most appropriate level for your child. Preschool pupils become more confident in the water, learning how to float and submerge effectively – important life saving skills. We also develop freestyle and backstroke at the Preschool level.
Program times
Mon to Fri from 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Sat from 8am to 4pm
Sun from 8am to 12pm
For kids aged 5 and over
Our School Age Program features 3 ability-based levels, with our friendly staff determining the most appropriate level for your child. The program accommodates children who are new to swimming lessons, up to those who are ready to develop correct freestyle and backstroke technique. Every lesson teaches life saving skills like floating, swimming without goggles and correct technique.
Program times
Mon to Fri from 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Sat from 12.15pm to 4pm
Sun from 8am to 12pm
Some Stroke Development classes and Squads classes are held at nearby Ryde Aquatic Centre.
For refining technique
Our Stroke Development Program has 3 ability-based levels, with our friendly staff determining the most appropriate level for your child. The program is designed to develop correct technique across all four strokes, and increase endurance.
After completing the Stroke Development program, children will be proficient in backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle, competitive dives and turns, and have a basic understanding of swimming rules and principles. A child who is confident, proficient and has endurance is a child less likely to panic if they find themselves in a difficult situation.
