Swimming Lessons

Water Lilies Swimming School term-time lessons for all ages and abilities

ILSP Progression

Water Lilies Swimming School classes follow the STA International Learn to Swim Programme. We teach babies from 6 weeks old. The Learn to Swim badges take children through the full journey from babies & toddlers, under 5's to school age children. 

Millions of children worldwide including Water Lilies Swimming School have learned to swim using this system!

Whether you and your baby are in a Starfish class or your school-age child is working towards their Shark badge we have provided details of every badge level.

Scroll down to the bottom of this page to the section: STA Learn to Swim - full details. 

Certificates and badges are available to purchase on successful completion of each stage, you will receive an email on completion of each badge level. Please ask your swimming instructor for more details or email us on the Water Lilies Office.

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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

During August we offer a range of sessions at a number of our pools during August. Come and join us for our popular Intensive Swimming Courses, suitable for children from 4 years and above. We also have one hour activity sessions for swimmers who can swim 10m on front and back: this year you can take part in Diving, Boogie Boarding & Fin Swimming, and Junior Lifeguard. Private Tuition 1:1 and 2:1 suitable for children and adults also available. Contact us in the Water Lliies Office to book your place. Click here for the timetable

SWIMMING CLASSES

At Water Lilies Swimming School our lessons are based on the STA's Learn to Swim Awards. Please scroll down this page to view all badge levels: Starfish, Stanley, Octopus Goldfish and more! Click the hyperlinks to view the full details for each level.

ADVANCED SWIMMING

Development and Squad Swimming - for our more advanced swimmers we offer fun and friendly 1 hour training sessions to work on stamina, technique, skills, speed and introduce the basics of compeititive swimming. The children continue to work on their STA Badges and have opportunities to experience swimming events.

Join our weekly training sessions in Harleston or Bungay, sessions are tailored to meet the needs of individual swimmers according to their levels of ambition and ability. Contact us to find out more.  

ADULT CLASSES

  • Water Aerobics - our fun and active sessions can help you to improve muscle tone and perfect your posture! Daytime classes in several of our lovely pools. Please contact us for more details. 

  • Private Tuition - learn to swim or improve your technique with one-to-one instruction. 

STA Swim Star Swim School Logo

Water Lilies Swimming School Ltd is an STA Swim Star Swim School - symbolising our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in safety, teaching and customer service. Stamp of approval from STA!

Baby Water Safety - Starfish Series

The STARFISH Awards are suitable for introducing babies and toddlers from as young as 6 weeks old up to two years to swimming in a safe and supportive environment.

The series is undertaken in shallow water with the guardian in the water holding and supporting the baby.

STAnley - First Steps Series

The STAnley - First Steps Series offers a progressive aquatic awareness programme for young children from 2 years to 5 years by combining a flexible mix of lessons, activities and incentives building on the foundations of the Starfish Series.

Octopus, Goldfish, Angelfish and Shark - Learn to Swim Programme

This series is designed for those who start to learn to swim at primary school, i.e. the rising 5's to 8 years old group.

Pupils progress through four levels - Octopus, Goldfish, Angelfish and Shark and within each of these levels there are three awards.

Bronze, Silver and Gold - Advanced Skills Series

At Level 5 pupils have the choice of two ladders taking them towards a Gold Award or they may join a specialist swimming club.

Alternatively, they may wish to progress up both ladders at the same time. The two ladders are:

The Advanced Swimmer Series consisting of three levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold; each award has a badge and certificate. This series develops swimming technique, speed, stamina and water polo or synchronised swimming skills.

The Water Safety Skills Series also comprising three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold; with badges and certificates. This series develops survival and rescue skills.

Pupils who have achieved both Level 7 Awards - Gold Advanced Swimmer and Gold Water Safety Skills may progress to the Ultimate STA Award, the Platinum Award.

Level 8 - the Platinum Award is the pinnacle of the ILSP scheme combining survival and rescue skills with advanced swimming skills and the option of either water polo or synchronised swimming.

Rockhopper

The Penguin Series is the most comprehensive and progressive swim scheme for people of all ages with disabilities, and has two distinct programmes - the Emperor Penguin Series that develops strength and stamina and the Rockhopper Penguin Series that develops skills.

The Rockhopper Penguin Series consists of 9 progressive levels each with its own full-colour A4 certificate and woven badge.

Competitive Swimming

Development Squad

Water Lilies Swimming School has an exciting programme designed to take your child’s swimming to the next level.

The Development Programme is an introduction to competitive swimming, covering all elements that would be expected of them should the go on to join a club. Competitive starts, turns, finishes, regular time trials, use of pace clock etc.

All four competitive strokes will be covered in depth, refining technique and maximising efficiency.

The sessions are 1 hour which will develop stamina and strength. Regular attendance and commitment are essential to ensure steady progress.

As usual our training will be delivered with our high professional standards and maximum amount of fun!

Water Aerobics

This session is ideal for anyone who would like to exercise but does not like the gym.  Water Aerobics provides a safe, invigorating and fun way to work out without putting strain on the joints and can help you gain strength, tone, balance and improve your flexibility. Suitable for all ages and all abilities!

For class times and pools please contact us in the Water Lilies Office: email us.

Boogie Boarding & Finning

 

 

Poolside Assistant

Starts & Turns

Join Water Lilies Swimming School for:

Babies & Toddlers

Under 5's

School Age - small groups

Development and Squad Swimming - advanced swimmers

Private Tuition Adults & Children

Water Aerobics

Easter & Summer Holiday Activities

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