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Within our swim school we have 4 different class levels that our swimmers work towards. Within these class levels there are 2 different stages: Non Swimmer – Stage 1 & 2 Beginner – Stage 3 & 4 Improver – Stage 5 & 6 Advanced – Stages 7-10 Each stage has a list of different competencies…

At MJSA, we are huge advocates of learning through play! Scientists say it takes roughly 400 repetitions for a child to learn a new skill, whereas learning through play can achieve this in 10-20 repetitions! Through play, children can develop social and cognitive skills as well as develop emotional maturity! Learning through play during swimming…

With Christmas less than 2 weeks away, you may still be on the hunt for a perfect gift for your loved ones! Here are our recommendations for gifts to get the swimming enthusiasts in your life!🎄   Goggles If you’re looking for a good pair of googles, here’s some recommendations from our team members: Kids…

Key Tips for Improving Water Confidence One of the key tips for improving water confidence is being around the water as much as possible. Taking your child to the swimming pool outside of lessons will help them to build their confidence and feel at ease in the water. When going swimming with family, it’s time…

In the early stages of having a new baby at home it might not even cross your mind to go to the pool, never mind enrolling in swimming lessons, if I’m being honest, when I had my boys, managing a shower made me feel like i was winning! But of all the activities you can…

Water safety has always been incredibly important to the Michael Jamieson Swim Academy, safety and personal survival are skills that we continue to teach in our classes. Unfortunately, swimming in open water does come with certain dangers and so this blog post focuses on the steps you can take to swimming safely in open water…

There are many benefits for children that come with attending regular swimming lessons! One of the main reasons for learning to swim is water safety. Learning how you can stay safe when in and around water is one of the top reason’s parents enrol their children (and themselves!) into swimming lessons. 70% of parents feel…

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We know that many of you will be apprehensive about returning to your normal activities and getting back to the poolside as pandemic restrictions begin to ease. We want to make sure that you feel safe about returning to our swim academy and have set out plenty of measures to do so! We also want…

You probably don’t think about going to the pool unless you are going to relax after working out or are taking the kids for a splash about. If this is the case then you are really missing out on a whole new world of training opportunities and benefits. Read on if you want to learn…