Enrol in Swimming Lessons today to secure endless adventure for your child's future!

Every swimming lesson helps prepare your child for their next adventure. It gives them a vital life skill that can help keep them safer around the water for years to come.

At the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, the Learn to Swim program supports children at every stage of their swimming journey, helping them build confidence, develop lifelong water safety skills, and unlock a future full of fun in and around the water.

Enjoy the many benefits of Swimming Lessons at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, including:

Unlimited leisure swimming outside of lesson times for enrolled student with one parent/guardian, at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre as well as the Adelaide Aquatic Centre!
Unlimited make-up lessons.
Free waterslides for ages 10 & above (enrolled student).
Free Wibit for ages 6 & above (enrolled student).
Clear progression and regular assessments to ensure your child is learning at the right level and pace.

Swimming Lesson memberships

What's included?

· One 30-minute Swimming Lesson per week.

· Unlimited make-up lessons if your child needs to miss a lesson.

· Access to the splash park and leisure pool outside of lesson times for enrolled student with one parent/guardian.

· Access to the online customer portal to book lessons and track your child’s progress.

Prices

· Swimming Lessons: $26.90 per week (direct debited fortnightly).

· Junior Squads: $28.12 per week (direct debited fortnightly).

'2 lessons free' September/October Terms and Conditions

OFFER AND ELIGIBILITY

(1) This ‘2 Lessons Free (September/October 2026)’ (Promotion) is offered by the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre (Promoter), managed by YMCA Aquatic and Event Services Limited on behalf of the Government of South Australia.
a. to be eligible for the Two free Swimming Lessons:
i. you must not have an existing booking or membership with YMCA Swimming Lessons at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Bookings that are organised prior to or after the Promotional Period are not entitled to receive The Offer.
ii. you must become a YMCA Swimming Lessons Member at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre and commit to a minimum period of 12 weeks (10 paid lessons) of membership.
iii. cancellation before the minimum period will require the value of the two free lessons to be paid alongside the final direct debit.
iv. you must not have had a valid active program membership contract within the last 6 weeks.
v. for the avoidance of doubt, the Promotion is not available for Access, Private, or Deep Fish Swimming Lessons or any other program or non-program membership.
(2) The Promotion is not valid in conjunction with other offers, unless approved in writing by YMCA Aquatic and Event Services Limited.
(3) Offer non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
(4) By participating in the Promotion, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
(5) The Promotion is available at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre between the dates of 29 September 2026 to 20 October 2026 (Promotion Period).

TERMS

(6) If you meet the criteria set out in clauses 1(a), you will receive two (2) Swimming Lessons free at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
a. You must complete Your Swimming Lessons Membership Contract agreement on or prior to Your first lesson date.
(7) All other applicable fees and charges in respect of the membership will be payable in accordance with the applicable membership terms. Your membership will otherwise be governed by such membership terms.
(8) The Promotion is only available at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
(9) The Promotion can only be used for two lessons following the date of enrolment. If these lessons are missed, they will be forfeited.

PRIVACY

YMCA handles all personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy at http://victoria.ymca.org.au/privacy-policy.html

MISCELLANEOUS

(10) YMCA Aquatic and Event Services Limited reserves the right to amend, cease and / or revoke the Promotion prior to the end of the Promotion Period in its sole discretion and without notice.
(11) To the extent permitted by law, YMCA Aquatic and Event Services Limited will not be liable to any person for any cost, loss, damage, liability, expense or claim arising, whether directly or indirectly, in connection with the Promotion.
(12) Any dispute or situation not covered by these terms, will be resolved by YMCA Aquatic and Event Services Limited management in a manner it deems to be fair (acting reasonably).
(13) Members and Participants will be bound by their terms of membership with YMCA Aquatic and Event Services Limited. To the extent of any inconsistency between the terms of membership and these Terms, these Terms will take priority.

How to Enrol Online

To enrol your child or someone who you are a guardian for:

1. Create Responsible Person/Guest Account

Visit the online customer portal
Select 'Swimming Lessons'
Select 'Create Free Guest Account'
Select 'Next'
Complete your (the responsible parent/guardian) details.
Select 'Create account'
Select 'Customer portal' to be taken to the Swimming Lessons timetable

2. Add a Student

You should be automatically directed to the Swimming Lessons timetable. If you cannot see the timetable select 'Book' and 'Swimming Lessons'
In the top right select the 'Add a student'
Complete the student details.

3. Determine your level (students must complete a level assessment to enrol in a day and time)

Select the Swimming Lessons Category to start the self-assessment
Answer questions
Your level will be assigned
Select 'Next' to receive confirmation that you student account has been created.
Select 'Select day and time' to be taken to the Swimming Lessons timetable for your allocated level.

4. Enrol into your class day and time

Search and select your class day and time. These will be filtered to your allocated level
Select 'enrol now'
In the pop-up window, select 'enrol now' for the student you wish to enrol in this class.

5. Make payment

Select your payment plan
Complete the agreement of terms and conditions
Select your preferred payment method (bank details or credit card/debit card) for your contract and select 'next'.

Payment Methods

Please note, these details you enter will be linked to your contract for all future payments. You can change your payment details in the future using your online customer portal

Bank details

Enter your bank details.
You will be taken to the payment gateway to make your initial payment which will need to be made by a credit/debit card.
Make payment.

Credit/debit card

Enter your credit/debit card details.
Make payment.
Contract confirmation.

You will receive an email confirming that you are now a member with your contract attached.

Visit us to collect your membership access card and ask us any questions you may have.

Swimming Lessons Levels

Infant lessons (6 months - 3 years)

The infant program introduces your child to the water in a playful and secure environment. Parents / carers support their baby or toddler in the pool, which helps to build the child’s confidence and support their learning. It’s also a wonderful way for parent and child to bond.

There are three different levels in the infant program: Starfish, Periwinkle and Minnow.

Program levels

Level

Description

Starfish

Graphic image of a starfish

Ages: 6-12 months
Class size: 8 students

Parent / carer water safety education
Socialising and water exploration activities
Submersions: conditioning and breath control through triggers / cues
Correct hold techniques
Buoyancy and flotation
Entries and exits with turns

Periwinkle

Ages: 1-2 years
Class size: 8 students

Parent / carer water safety education
Comfortable and confident in water, working toward independent swims
Motor skills and floatation: paddle, kick, propulsion
Submersions: conditioning and breath control through trigger / cues
Independent entries and exits with turns

Minnow

Ages: 2-3 years
Class size: 8 students

Parent / carer water safety education
Independent movement
Motor skills and floatation: paddle, kick, propulsion
Breath control and bubbles
Submersions
Independent entries and exits with turns / swim
Follow direction and instruction
Preparation for Tadpole class without parent

Preschool lessons (3 - 5 years)

The preschool program teaches children to become more independent in the water. Children begin to follow instructions from their swimming teacher and develop important swimming and survival skills.

There are three levels in the preschool program: Tadpole, Goldfish and Flying Fish. Teachers assess and progress children through these levels based on their individual ability.

Program levels

Teachers assess and progress children through the program levels, based on their individual ability.

Level

Description

Tadpole

Ages: 3-5 years
Class size: 4 students

Develop independence in the water
Independent floating on front and back
Slide entry and exit safely and independently
Complete submersion and recovery independently
Relaxed, flutter kick with an aid
Extending out to reach and / or paddle

Goldfish

Ages: 3- 5 years
Class size: 5 students

Water awareness
Understanding of different entries and safe choices around water environments
Front and back floats
Streamlined body position
Develop flutter propulsion with kicking
Develop breath control
Introduction to freestyle and backstroke arm movement

Flying Fish

Ages: 3-5 years
Class size: 5 students

Roll from front to back and back to front while kicking
Continued development of flutter kicks with strong propulsion
Streamlined body position with hands together, face down blowing bubbles
Kicks on backs with ears in the water, tummy up and arms by side
Continual development of freestyle and backstroke arm movements
Learn how to turn head to breath to the side

School-age lessons (Ages 5+)

In the school-age program, children learn about safe activity in the water and develop vital survival skills not just for the pool but for rivers, lakes and the ocean.

There are multiple levels within the school-age program. Teachers assess and progress children through these levels based on their individual ability.

Program levels

Teachers assess and progress children through the program levels based on their individual ability.

Level	Description
Octopus Ages: 5+ years Class size: 5 students	Water awareness Understanding of different entries and safe choices around water environments Floatation and body position Develop flutter propulsion in kicking Paddle and kick with a recovery breath Breath control Introduction of freestyle arm movements
Sardine Ages: 5+ years Class size: 5 students	We have a continuous, relaxed, flutter kick with strong propulsion Form a streamlined body position on front and back Continual development of freestyle and backstroke Learn how to turn head to breath to the side Introduce survival backstroke and dolphin kick
Turtle Ages: 5+ years Class size: 6 students	Perform an underwater push and glide Continual, relaxed flutter kick Freestyle is continued with side breathing Backstroke demonstrates continuous, relaxed kicking Introduction to breaststroke kick on their back Continual development of dolphin kick motion
Salmon Ages: 5+ years Class size: 6 students	Developing freestyle and backstroke technique without board Continued development of breaststroke kick technique with aid Learn to catch at beginning of stroke Confident underwater movement and somersaults
Tuna Ages: 5+ years Class size: 6 students	Creating strong strokes with continual correction Increasing endurance through further swimming distance Development of breaststroke kick to form strong propulsion Basic introduction to breaststroke arms Continual development of starts from wall Introduction to tumble turns
Dolphin Ages: 5+ years Class size: 7 students	Endurance development Complete breaststroke with timing Successful execution of survival backstroke and side stroke Introduction to basic butterfly arms Correct starts from wall for all strokes Development of successful tumble turns
Shark Ages: 5+ years Class size: 7 students	Increasing endurance to pathway feed into squad program Continual improvement of stroke technique Deep water confidence Introduction to full butterfly Develop dive starts Encourage tumble turns at each end Successful execution of survival backstroke and sidestroke

Squad programs (Ages 5+)

Our squad programs are a vital step between our swimming lessons program and competitive club swimming. They focus on building strong technique, endurance, speed and efficiency, and introduce squad-style training. Participants also develop personal skills such as teamwork, discipline, confidence and resilience to prepare for competitions.

We offer junior squad programs as well as a non-competitive squad for those who want to continue swimming without the pressure of competition.

Level

Description

Junior 4

Ages: 5+ years
Class size: 16 students

Improve technique on all strokes
Prepare for squad and competitive swimming
Increase endurance
100 metre freestyle
100 metre backstroke
50 metre breaststroke
25 metre butterfly
Tumble turns and racing dives

Junior 3

Ages: 5+ years
Class size: 16 students

Technique improvement
Endurance development
200 metre freestyle and backstroke
100 metre breaststroke
50 metre butterfly
Tumble turns and racing dives

Competitive Squad programs (Ages 5+)

After Junior Development, swimmers will either be ready to race and able to join Junior 2 or they may be more interested in squad training which doesn’t involve commitment to racing. If swimmers are not interested in racing then they should join Super squad.

Level

Description

Junior 2

Performance squads

Marion Swimming Club

Swimmers will have been passed to this squad from junior development. Swimmers will be notified by the club and will be sent all of the relevant information on how to join.

This squad is the beginning of competitions. All 4 Swimming 4 strokes, turns, dives and introduction to medley swimming.

Junior 1

Performance squads

Marion Swimming Club

Swimmers have been passed to this squad because the have reached the criteria which is related to training and racing. All swimmers will be competitive members and are ready to learn more about the different kinds of training sets.