SPLASHERS! Swim School

Swimming is an important life skill for children, teens and adults. Enrol your child in a Splashers! Swim School program at Sutherland and Caringbah Leisure Centres, where you will have access to:

Nationally accredited swim instructors
Year-round heated pools
Intensive holiday programs
Ability to stay and play after lessons
Lessons from six months to adults

We have classes designed to build confidence and support progression for children, teens and adults.

Active Kids vouchers are accepted.

Currently we do not offer make up lessons. Should your child miss two or more consecutive learn to swim or squad lessons due to illness or injury, a credit may be applied. It is your responsibility to provide a medical certificate by contacting us online.

Please be aware that all swim school enrolments are continuous and roll over to the following term. You do not need to re-enrol each term. If you wish to stop swimming lessons at any point, all cancellation requests must be in writing and provided to Council here at least seven (7) days prior to your next scheduled direct debit payment. All outstanding Enrolment Fees must be paid before your cancellation request will be processed.

Pricing

2026 Swim School Term Dates

Start: Tuesday 27 January 2026

Finish: Thursday 2 April 2026

Please note: All swim school enrolments are ongoing. There are no classes on public holidays.

Start: Monday 20 April 2026

Finish: Sunday 5 July 2026

Please note: All swim school enrolments are ongoing. There are no classes on public holidays.

Start: Monday 20 July 2026

Finish: Sunday 27 September 2026

Please note: All swim school enrolments are ongoing. There are no classes on public holidays.

Start: Monday 12 October 2026

Finish: Sunday 20 December 2026

Please note: All swim school enrolments are ongoing. There are no classes on public holidays.

2026 School Holiday Intensive Programs

Week 1: Monday 5 January to Friday 9 January

Week 2: Monday 12 January to Friday 16 January

Week 3: Monday 19 January to Friday 23 January

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

Week 1: Tuesday 7 April to Friday 10 April

Week 2: Monday 13 April to Friday 17 April

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

Week 1: Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July

Week 2: Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

Week 1: Monday 28 September to Friday 2 October

Week 2: Tuesday 6 October to Friday 9 October

Please note: There are no classes on public holidays.

How to Book

1. Contact us for a free swim assessment

Our friendly customer service staff can conduct a verbal assessment on 02 8536 9777

2. Complete and Submit

Complete the Learn to Swim Agreement form and Direct Debit form. Both forms need to be filled out and submitted before your enrolment is complete.

3. Confirmation

Once your forms have been processed, we'll find a suitable class for your child. We'll send you an email confirmation to let you know you're now a member of SPLASHERS! Swim School!

SPLASHERS! Swim School Levels

Students are placed in the suitable class level for their swimming ability. Their progress is monitored during the term by the instructor and supervisor.

Nursery (6 months - 13 months)

Parents/carers participate in these sessions, focusing on water awareness and confidence.

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Advanced Nursery (13 months - 3 years)

Parents/carers participate in these sessions focusing on water awareness and confidence.

Starfish

In this level the students are separated from parents, to help gain water confidence and learn about water safety.

Seahorse

These children can float and dog paddle independently. They will learn freestyle arms and kicking on their back.

Seal

These children can float and dog paddle independently. They will learn freestyle arms and kicking on their back.

Frys

Focus on confidence, water safety, water familiarisation. Children learn to float, do a torpedo dive and dog paddle independently.

Eels

These children are comfortable in the water and can float and dog paddle independently. They are taught freestyle arms and kick on their back.

Duck

Children with good coordination of arms and legs are taught basic freestyle. Two-stroke breathing and backstroke arm techniques are introduced and reinforced.

Crayfish

Freestyle stroke is strengthened in this level. Children learn bilateral breathing and backstroke arm and leg techniques. Children’s stamina is increased. Breaststroke kick is introduced.

Bluebottles

Child has the strength and stamina to swim backstroke and freestyle using bilateral breathing. Technique and body position are focus points of this group. Breaststroke kick is strengthened.

Angelfish

Child is capable of swimming 25 metres in both freestyle and backstroke. Endurance work and stroke correction is required to strengthen the swimmer. Upon completion of this level, the child is qualified to join Sutherland Leisure Centre's Development Squad Program.

Teen

30-minute classes introducing teenagers to swimming in a social and friendly environment. Teens will focus on developing water skills, fitness and progressing to learn all strokes.
Suitable for students aged 11 – 17 years of any swimming ability.

Adult

45 minutes lessons are available to adults of all abilities, including beginner, intermediate, and stroke-correction levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, our program supports every stage of your aquatic journey. Remember, it's never too late to start!

Learn to Swim at Engadine Leisure Centre

The Learn to Swim Program at Engadine Leisure Centre is run by independent contractor Justine Maroney of Maroney Swim Team. Maroney Swim Team is a local business that has been coaching, developing, inspiring and motivating swimmers to be their best for the last 25 years. Programs start from 3 years of age.

Learn to swim level descriptions

Stage 1 - Life Saving techniques, diving, jumping, water familiarisation
Stage 2 - Stroke formation, freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and underwater skill.
Stage 3 - Swimming distance 5-6meters. Focus on repetition on good stroke drills and technique, kick and body position in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
Stage 4 - Swimming distance 7-8meters. Focus on repetition on good stroke drills and technique, kick and body position in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
Stage 5 - Swimming distance 10m. Full pool movement. Focus on repetition on good stroke drills and technique, kick and body position in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly
Stage 6 - Swimming distance 10-15meters. Introduction to BS, focus on skills, kick, freestyle, backstroke. Integration into squad at this level.