Welcome to New Milton Swim Academy where tuition and coaching is available for all ages and abilities, including pre-school, juniors and adults, from absolute beginners to more advanced stroke development, lifesaving and competitive swimmers.
All our instructors are ASA qualified and are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and enjoyment in the water for everyone, as well as achieving outstanding results through the continual progression of pupils.
Free Initial Assessment
To optimise pupils' progression, it is important that all swimmers enter the Academy at the correct level. However, this may not relate to the awards they have achieved from other swimming venues or from school swimming sessions, as syllabuses and standards vary. We therefore offer a free assessment to those who are unsure about their ability or level within the ASA's National Plan before they join the Academy. This will assist us in offering pupils the best opportunity of steady progression. To book your or your child's free initial assessment please contact the Swim Co-ordinator or alternatively complete an on-line application form.
Continual Assessment
Tuition and development with the Academy will continue through 42 weeks of the year. Progress and skill development will be recorded during each lesson ensuring the pupils' ability is continually monitored. When a swimmer meets the criteria of their current level, the Swim Co-ordinator will be notified, and will then inform you of the availability for the next level. This progression can take place at any time during the year. If, however, a space on the next level is not available or convenient for you, the instructor will work toward the higher grades syllabus within the existing class until a place becomes available.
If a pupil is having difficulties within a level, whether it's mastering specific skills or regularly achieving a certain distance, then this will be brought to your attention via the Swim Co-ordinator or instructor. There may be things you can do at home to help progression or we may offer some more intensive teaching for a period to assist individuals. You may request a progression report at any time allowing progress to be monitored.
Academy Schedule
Lessons are held each week for 42 weeks in the year, with weeks off spread throughout the year. Some lessons may run through half terms but will not be scheduled for Bank Holidays.
The ASA recognise that progress made by swimmers through a traditional term programme is sporadic and swimmers often regress during long breaks. With more contact time between pupils and instructors, swimmers will progress through the levels at a steadier rate as well as optimising the opportunity to fulfil their potential as a swimmer and an athlete.
Booking & Payment Procedures:
- New customers should complete an application and medical form and hand it in to reception alternatively apply on-line.
- The Swimming Co-ordinator will contact you to arrange a free assessment at a time that suits you. This will identify the correct entry level for your child into the Academy.
- Once an assessment has taken place, you will be offered available days and times for the appropriate level.
You will then be given three options to make payment:
- Swim Direct Monthly.
- Swim Direct Annual.
- Quarterly payments.
Swim Direct benefits include:
- Discount on lessons
- Free public swimming
- No queuing for payment
- Pupils place is secure and cannot be lost due to non-payment.
Please contact our Swim Co-ordinator for more information and terms and conditions.
