Get Swimming St Helens

08/06/2026

💦 TERM 3 AFTERNOON SWIM LESSONS – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN! 💦

From first splashes to confident strokes, we have classes for every stage of your child’s swimming journey.

👶 Babies & Toddlers
🧒 Primary School Aged Children
🧑 Teens & Advanced Swimmers
🏊 Lap Swimming & Stroke Technique

📅 Monday – Thursday
🕒 Afternoon classes from 3pm – 6pm

Why families love Get Swimming St Helens:

✅ Small, personalised classes
✅ Warm, indoor heated pool
✅ Magnesium mineral water – gentle on skin, hair & eyes
✅ Safe, supportive learning environment
✅ Experienced instructors focused on confidence and water safety

Whether your child is just starting out or looking to refine their technique, we’ll help them build skills for life.

📍 St Helens, Tasmania
📩 Message us today to secure your place for Term 3.

Building confidence. Creating smiles. Making a splash every day! 💙💦

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Most parents think swim lessons are just about preventing drowning. But research shows toddlers who start swimming early get 88% drowning protection PLUS something unexpected: enhanced brain development. Every stroke and kick creates cross-lateral movement that forces both sides of the brain to work together, literally wiring neural pathways for reading, focus, emotional control, and language skills.

When your child moves through water, they're doing more than learning to float. They're developing better balance, quicker problem-solving abilities, and stronger motor skills than kids who don't swim. The resistance of water challenges their body awareness and posture while building core strength. Studies consistently show early swimmers outperform their peers in cognitive tasks that require bilateral brain coordination.

Here's the hidden gem: floating and breath control naturally teach emotional regulation. When toddlers learn to stay calm in water and control their breathing, they're building real-world skills for handling stress and trying again when things get tough. Early swim lessons leverage your child's natural brain plasticity and lower fear levels, making skill acquisition easier and more confident. You're not just enrolling them in another activity - you're investing in their safety, cognitive development, and emotional resilience all at once.

03/06/2026

It’s that time again!
Term 3 bookings now open. Classes available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.

Get in quick to secure your place.

Afternoon bookings will open from next week so keep and eye on the page for details.

27/04/2026

🌊 Get Swimming St Helens 🌊

Confident Kids. Safe Swimmers. Happy Families.

At Get Swimming St Helens, we create a fun, supportive environment where children build water confidence and real swimming skills for life.

💧 Indoor, farm-based pool with stunning views
💧 Magnesium mineral pool – no harsh chemicals
💧 Gentle on skin, hair & eyes (perfect for little swimmers!)
💧 Small, personalised classes
💧 Learn-to-swim programs for all ages
💧 Focus on safety, confidence & fun

✨ Learn to swim. Love the water for life. ✨

📍 St Helens, Tasmania
📩 Enrolments now open – limited spots available!
👉 Message us to book your spot

12/04/2026

Most parents see swimming as just a safety skill, but the pool might be your child’s greatest academic advantage. Research now shows children who swim before age five do better on cognitive tasks and language skills. It is not about natural intelligence or fancy lessons. Early water experiences give the brain unique stimulation, helping both sides work together and building the courage to try, fail, and try again.

The benefits of swimming go far beyond floating or kicking. Your child practices working through uncertainty, building grit, managing fear, and learning new skills, all while moving and playing. These are the traits students need most: adaptability, confidence, and a willingness to keep going. Little swimmers who stick with it often enter school feeling ready to learn and less afraid of facing big challenges.

If you want your child to thrive in the classroom and in life, start by giving them regular time in the pool. Encourage trying new things in water as a joyful way to stretch their brain. Celebrate their effort, not just success. Remember, the biggest gains happen at the edge of comfort. Help your child build resilience and curiosity—one swim at a time."

31/03/2026

Is your child 5 years or older?

Have you checked your eligibility for the Ticket to Play vouchers?
If not you could be missing out!
Jump onto https://www.tickettoplay.tas.gov.au/voucher-information for more information or to apply for the vouchers.

Then to use all you need to do is message us with the voucher code and your child’s birthdate so we can apply them to your outstanding invoice, it’s that simple!

22/03/2026

2 weeks Left of term 1!

Places for term 2 are filling up super fast.
So what are you waiting for?

Jump on in and let’s Get Swimming!
Send us a message today.

10/03/2026

Term 2 enrolments now open!
We have 3 weeks remaining of term 1 before our Easter/Term break.

Term 2 dates are from Monday 4th May to Thursday 2nd July.

Message the page for more information.

08/03/2026

Hey Monday families, please let us know if you’re unable to make your classes tomorrow afternoon. We are happy to arrange a catch up class if you’re unable to attend but we must know in advance.

Tag your Monday buddies below!