Marie Barker - Swimming Teacher

18/08/2020

Dear swimmers, to keep you all updated, my private swimming lessons will not be resuming anytime soon unfortunately.

This is due to the pool space being taken up by larger lanes and more spread out sessions to adhere to social distancing.
As soon as I am able to resume private lessons I will contact everyone who had lessons with me before lockdown. They will get first choice on what times/days they want their lessons.
If you would like to start lessons with me when we come back please let me know and I will add you to my list of contacts.

Take care and stay safe 💙
Best wishes
Marie

30/07/2020

Hello Swimmers,
I hope you are all well. As some of you may have heard the Taro Leisure Centre is reopening its gym and group exercise classes on Saturday 1st August 2020. However the pool will not reopen until roughly a week later (exact date of pool reopening is yet to be confirmed) for lane swimming only. Group swimming lessons will not resume until Saturday 22nd August. (This date may be subject to change)
Private swimming lessons have not been given a go ahead date yet.

I am hoping I can return to teaching my private lessons at the same time group lessons restart, but I am waiting for the green light from our management team.

One big change that will effect all lessons is us teachers are not allowed in the water with our students due to social distancing. We will teach all our lessons from the side of the pool. If there are any concerns about this, one parent or carer can be in the water with the child to help physically support them. A reason for this might be because they cannot stand up in the pool due to it being too deep. However I will provide floatation devices and keep the swimmer within their depth until I am confident in their ability.

If you have a child in our group swimming lessons, their lesson start and finish time might have changed so please make sure you check your emails.

I will keep you updated with any new information as and when I receive it, so please make sure to follow this page as this is where I will post it first.
If you have any questions feel free to message me on this page or you can send me a text on 07490277051 or an email at [email protected]

Thank you and stay safe
Marie 💙

20/03/2020

Dear Swimmers!

Due to Government recommendations The Taro Leisure Centre has now closed for the foreseeable future!

If you currently have lessons with me I will contact you with more information when I know of any.

Take care, stay safe and look after each other 💙

Best wishes!
Marie

25/02/2020

It’s been 2 years since I became a fully qualified swimming teacher! What an awesome 2 years it’s been 😁 Thank you to everyone I’ve had the pleasure of teaching 💖

30/01/2020

05/12/2019

Thursday spaces available for 1-to-1, 2-to-1 and 3-to-1 swimming lessons!

05/12/2019

Wednesday evening spaces available for adult 1-to-1 lessons!

13/11/2019

🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏻‍♀️ SPACES AVAILABLE! 🏊🏿‍♀️🏊🏼‍♂️
I have spaces available for 1-to-1, 2-to-1 and 3-to-1 Private Swimming lessons for both Adults and Children. I offer lessons, weekly, fortnightly, every 3 weeks, monthly or book as you go to suit your schedule.

🌟 Private lessons follow the same learn to swim scheme as group lessons and as you complete the criteria for the stages you have the chance to purchase a badge and certificates from reception!

🧵 The badges look fantastic when sewn onto a towel and can help with motivation to continue through all 7 stages to collect them all 🤗

🌈 There are also the rainbow distance badges to collect throughout the stages, which are good to aim for in the higher stages to build fitness and stamina and keep yourself motivated.

📩 Pop me a message through my page or leave a comment if you’d like to book a lesson or would like to learn more about the learn to swim scheme 😁

05/10/2019

✨COMPETITION TIME!✨

FREE 1-to-1 private swimming lessons!

🏊🏻‍♀️ 1st place: 5 free 30 minute lesson vouchers
🏊🏾‍♂️ 2nd place: 3 free 30 minute lesson vouchers
🐬 3rd place: 1 free 30 minute lesson voucher

These can be for yourself, a friend or family member. They could also make good Christmas Presents 🎁

To be in with a chance of winning you must:
👍 Like my page (Marie Barker - Swimming Teacher) 👍
👍 Like this post on my page 👍
💬 Leave a comment on this post on my page telling me why you would like to win 💬
👥 And share this post to your page 👥
(I will be checking that these 4 things have been done when I choose the winners. If all 4 haven’t been done your entry will be invalid.)

I will be choosing a winner on Friday 1st November 2019

🍀 Good Luck! 🍀

04/10/2019

Do you suffer from Aquaphobia?
Does the thought of going swimming or being near large bodies of water cause you anxiety and stress?
Do you want to conquer your fear of the water in relaxed, calm and safe environment?

I am a trained Aquaphobia Coach and Swim England Swimming Teacher.
I offer 1-to-1 lessons at the Taro Leisure Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4EX.

Before our first lesson we will meet in person in the Taro’s cafe where we can get to know each other and I can answer any questions you have. I will complete a questionnaire with you to determine what causes you the most concern about swimming. I will also take you through some breathing exercises that you can use when you start to feel anxious or scared.

Lessons will take place in a pool you can stand up in. The deepest our pool gets is 1.2meters. I will also be in the water with you (until you need me not to be).

My lessons are relaxed and friendly. To me it doesn’t matter how long you take to learn any certain skill, the lessons will go at your pace, there is no pressure. They will always be gentle and safe and I will not ask you to do anything you’re not okay with. I understand how scared you are feeling, I am there to offer you support and comfort.

One thing I can state is that you are definitely not alone. A recent official UK survey has shown that there are nearly 13.8 million people who will not go into a swimming pool and 4 million adults in the UK will not even get in a bath. Plus, many millions more in the UK who will not go in the sea.

If you would like to book your free face to face meeting with me at the Taro give me a call or text on 07490277051,
send me an email [email protected]
or pop me a message on my page.

01/09/2019

Are you or your child wanting to learn to swim, keep fit or improve your swimming technique?

I have spaces available on Thursday afternoons/evenings and Sunday mornings at the Taro Leisure Centre in Petersfield 😊

I can offer lessons weekly, fortnightly or if you have work commitments, I offer book as you go lessons to fit around your schedule!

If you’re interested in booking a space or would like some more information message me through this page and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Happy, Safe swimming!
Marie
🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏾‍♂️🤽🏽‍♀️🤽🏼‍♂️

30/07/2019

All my private swimming lessons are reviving a FREE water safety activity book over the summer!
Contains quizzes about the beach safety flags, a design your own water slide, dot to dot and more!
Book you lessons now to receive your free activity book.
(Special offer still available of buy 4 lessons get 2 lessons free)