Swim School
Learn to Swim
The Learn to Swim program at Monash Sport provides a safe, enjoyable and challenging environment where participants learn to love the water.
The Monash Sport Aquatic Mission
The aim of the aquatic team at Monash Sport is that our participants and members learn to love the water as we do!
The aquatic journey participants will follow at Monash Sport will include:
- Developing respect and awareness of the water
- Water safety and water survival knowledge
- Skill and stroke development and refinement
- Innovative programming and best practice within the aquatic industry.
Aquatic pathways are further developed by offering a variety of aquatic programs for all ages and abilities including educational, recreational and competitive aquatic activities. Our friendly, experienced and AUSTSWIM qualified staff will engage and empower our participants to reach their potential, developing skills that are for life!
Key Program Features
Learn to Swim Lessons
Feature small class sizes and
are designed for participants
aged 3.5 years and over.
Instructors
All our instructors hold the AUSTSWIM teacher of swimming and water safety qualification and have undergone a Working with Children Check.
Complimentary Practice Swimming
All participants enrolled into learn to swim lessons are encouraged to attend the facility outside of normal lesson time to practice skills learnt during their lesson.
Progress Reports & Certificates
Participants receive a progress report at the end of each term outlining accomplishments and areas for development in their achievement level. On completion of each achievement
level, a certificate is awarded.
Complimentary Make Up Classes
Two make up classes are available per term with at least 24 hours notification of absence from a scheduled class.
Additional Lessons
Participants are encouraged to enrol in additional lessons. Monash Sport offers a discount on the second lesson.
New Enrolments
A booking is required for a free swimming assessment. This assessment will establish the appropriate level for your child’s enrolment. Following the assessment, our Customer Service Officers will work with you to find a suitable lesson time.
Aquatic Pathways
On completion of the Learn to Swim program, participants can further develop their aquatic skills and enhance their aquatic journey in the following programs:
- Swim Fit
- Bronze Star/Bronze Medallion
- Monash University Water Polo Club
- Monash University Underwater Hockey Club
Aquatic Programs at Monash Sport
Please contact the Aquatic Service Desk if you are interested in any of the other aquatics programs and services that we offer:
Prices
- The cost of each lesson is based on the duration of each lesson; below
- Enrolments will be cancelled if FULL payment has not been received by the first week of term.
- For further details see Payment, Make-up and Cancellation Policy at the bottom of this page.
| Lesson Duration |
Lesson Fee per Lesson* |
2nd Class Fee |
30 minutes |
$15.00 |
$7.50 |
45 minutes |
$15.70 |
$7.85 |
60 minutes |
$16.00 |
$8.00 |
- *5% discount applies to families with 3 or more family members enrolled
- *5% discount applies to concession card holders (health care/pension cards with participants name on the card)
- *15% discount applies to current Monash University students (current, valid Monash University student card must be sighted)
Streamline
Streamline is the quarterly newsletter of the Learn To Swim Program at The Doug Ellis Swimming Pool. Download your copy here.
More information
Contact us
Doug Ellis Swimming Pool
Monash Sport
Building 1
Monash University
Clayton Campus
Tel: 9905 4115
Fax: 9905 4104
Important Information
Terms and conditions of the Monash Sport Learn to Swim Program |
