Swimming ability
If your child has completed their A, B, and C diplomas, you can register them for the swimming proficiency diplomas.
These diplomas include many new strokes, such as the butterfly and the combined backstroke. Children are prepared for water polo and competitive swimming, and they also learn breathing techniques, turns, and the dive starter for all strokes. They also learn several survival techniques. The swimming proficiency diplomas consist of three levels: swimming proficiency 1, 2, and 3.
Survival swimming lesson
To participate in this program, children must have an A, B, or C diploma. Survival swimming is no longer about swimming laps, but purely about learning various survival techniques. Children must wear rain gear and shoes, and with this gear, they must be able to stay afloat, among other things. Think of using pants as flotation devices, or rain pants that can be used to float. There is also a large inflatable boat for the children to use.
There are three official survival certificates to earn. The techniques children learn are developed from the perspective of water rescue. Others also need to be rescued. This is practiced using equipment such as a throw bag, a lifejacket, and a diving dummy. Children also learn to improvise during the lessons, for example, by pulling someone out of the water using rain pants.
Obtaining the survival certificate(s) is a valuable addition to your child’s swimming safety. It not only makes them stronger but also helps them learn how to survive in the water.
Mermaid swimming lesson
During mermaid swimming lessons, children learn to swim with a mermaid tail (monofin). Their feet are secured in one fin. Children are only allowed to participate if they have a level AB diploma, and preferably a level C. This is a requirement because children must be able to manage themselves in the water without their feet being involved. Once they have mastered swimming with a monofin, they will also start swimming with full tails, giving them the look of a real mermaid.
This program offers three certificates: bronze, silver, and gold. It takes an average of 15 lessons to earn all three certificates.
Prices for swimming skills, survival or mermaid lessons
One-time registration fee
$15,-
Single lesson
$15,-
Per Lesson
Lesson package 5 lessons
$62.50
Valid for 2 months
Lesson package 10 lessons
$115,-
Valid for 3 months
Certificate puppy 1, 2 or 3
$10,-
Please pay by debit card, the swimming teacher has a debit card machine available
More information about these lessons
The schedule for these classes is as follows:
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Wednesday |
Survival swimming lesson |
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM |
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Saturday |
Mermaid swimming lesson |
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM |
For swimming lessons, please bring swimwear or UV-protective swimwear for your child, sunscreen if necessary, a towel, and dry clothes for after the lesson. Children who are learning to swim may use goggles during lessons. Please arrive on time for lessons, preferably 5 minutes early. Parents are asked to remain at the bar or elsewhere at Hillside during the lesson so we can always reach you. The lesson lasts 45 minutes. You can pick up your child from the pool five minutes before the end of the lesson. Every last lesson of the month, there is a “look-in” lesson. Parents and other interested parties are welcome to observe the lesson.
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