School Age swimming lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.
SPIKE’S COMMUNITY LESSONS
Spike was inspired by how well our New Zealand athletes did in and on the water at the recent Olympic Games and want to help future athletes find their love for water.
He is borrowing some pool space from his friends at Swimsation to help more swimmers in his community have access to learn to swim education by reducing the cost of lessons to one of the cheapest in Auckland – Way to go Spike!
Program Details for Spike’s Community Lessons:
* $15 per lesson (charged monthly on 1st of the Month)
* 30 minute lessons – with 10 swimmers per class
* 4 Levels – focusing on freestyle and backstroke
To find out more information or reserve a space please contact our [email protected]

SPIKE’S LEVEL 1
Spike’s Level 1 is for school aged children who are not confident in the water.
In this level our instructor will use fun activities to develop water confidence and water safety.
- 30 minute lessons
- Safe entry and exit
Learning how to enter and leave the pool safely and independently.
- Submerge and Blow Bubbles
Getting comfortable putting their face and head underwater, often by blowing bubbles.
- Float Front and Back
Learning to relax and let the water support your body.
Please contact our [email protected] to book lessons.

SPIKE’S LEVEL 2
Spike’s Level 2 is for school aged who are confident floating unassisted on their front and back.
In this level our instructor will use fun activities to continue to develop water confidence and safety, along with freestyle, backstroke kicking and stroking
- 30 minute lessons
School Age swimming lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.
- Freestyle Kick
Alternating up-and-down leg movement, primarily from the hips, used to provide propulsion and maintain balance for freestyle swimming.
- Backstroke Kick
Alternating up-and-down leg movement similar to the freestyle kick but performed on the back.
- Freestyle Arm Strokes
Alternating arm movements that pull water from an extended reach forward to a powerful finish by the hip, propelling the swimmer forward.
- Backstroke Arm Strokes
Alternating arm movements that pull water from an overhead reach propelling the swimmer on their back.
Please contact our [email protected] to book lessons.

SPIKE’S LEVEL 3
Spike’s Level 3 is for school aged children who are confident performing freestyle and backstroke arm strokes.
In this level our instructor will use fun activities to continue to develop water confidence and safety. They will also be teaching freestyle breathing technique and increasing swimmers technique and endurance in backstroke.
- 30 minute lessons
School Age swimming lessons are 30 minutes long, keeping them short, fun, and engaging.
- Freestyle Breathing
Performing the freestyle stroke focusing on breathing alternately to both the left and right sides.
- 25m Freestyle with Bi-lateral Breathing
Performing the freestyle stroke, swimming a 25m lane while breathing alternately to both the left and right sides.
- 25m Backstroke
Swimming on your back using continuous, alternating arm and leg movements to propel yourself through the water.
Please contact our [email protected] to book lessons.
Today is the day! From today, Friday 9 October 2026, everyone on board recreational craft 6 metres or less must wear an appropriately sized lifejacket while the craft is underway—anywhere in New Zealand! This includes small boats, kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis. Underway includes drifting, so even with the engine off, the rule applies unless the craft is anchored, aground or tied to the shore or a dock. The Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Act 2026 comes into force today, bringing this nationwide requirement into effect. As we head towards summer, make a correctly fitted lifejacket part of every family adventure on the water. Lifejackets save lives. Wear yours and help spread the word!
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11am – 5pm. Our team will endeavour to answer all enquiries within 24 hours.
