Leopold Swim School Blog

All parents want their children to be fit, healthy and happy, which is why it’s important to establish healthy habits early – including exercise and involvement in sport. Swimming is a sport that can be started at the very young age...

Hooray! Before long the Christmas holidays will be just around the corner! Have you made any plans for your Christmas holidays yet? I’m sure that you all deserve a well-earned break and that many of you are planning to get away with the family for fun...

Once learnt at a basic level it can be performed with the head staying above the water all the time. This gives excellent visibility and avoids breathing difficulties. Because it is swam on your back there is no breathing difficulties....

You may think freestyle is the only stroke that your child needs to learn. You may wonder if learning other strokes is valuable or just a waste of time.  We will describe the benefits of learning other strokes besides freestyle. Firstly,...

Unfortunately some parents feel that when winter comes along that they are doing the right thing by stopping swimming lessons so their child doesn’t catch a cold. Apart from the fact that there’s no medical evidence connecting swimming in heated...

Learn to swim programs are expected to meet many needs, not the least of which is teaching children to swim.  Parents want to see tangible results from lessons to assure progress is being made and that they are receiving value...

You are asking who is Julie Ham?  Julie is a former Australian Swimming representative who wrote the following interesting article; Parents seeking ways to improve their young child’s confidence, independence and relaxation in water need look no further than their role...

When is it safe to say my child can swim they don’t need swim lessons anymore? We recommend all parents ask themselves these questions: Can my child doggy paddle/tread water in the Leopold Swim School Pool? Most answers would probably...