What we offer

Swimming for ALL age groups (incl adults)

Swimming is offered to tod-swims from 6 months of age to 80 years of age (adults). This includes tod-swim, group sessions, basic learn to swim and adult classes. Tod-swim offers fun and play through songs and actions. The group sessions and learn to swim focuses on stroke correction of Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly whilst still encouraging fun and play. Adult classes are designed to suit the needs of all age categories.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teaching swimming to a child with autism can take considerable time, especially if the child has an aversion to water. The initial step is observation and evaluation, followed by a plan of action. The plan should be broken down into small, achievable steps. It has shown considerable improvement in motor skills and coordination

Disabilities

The benefits of swimming for people with disabilities range from muscle strengthening to improved mental health

Water safety

Water safety is our main priority and is our first teaching point

Experienced teachers

All our teachers are handpicked and passionate about the sport. The all registered and accredited with Swim South Africa (SSA)

Indoor heated swimming pool

Our pools are kept at temperature of 30-32 degrees all year round (that means we are operational in winter to)

Holiday classes

This is a great way to keep the kids active and healthy while on school holiday.

Family Orientated

Family is what started Finz Aquatics, and therefore we treat all our clientele like our own

Give back to the community

Sponsor a child that is in need in need of swimming lessons and allow them to gain a life-skill and the opportunity to thrive

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We offer a variety of classes including infants, toddlers and Adults between 6 months and 80 years old. Finz Aquatics classes have a low student-to-teacher ratio to ensure maximum safety, learning and fun. We also host holiday and booster clinics for those that want to improve their swim skills quickly during school holidays. Please see the various price packages available. Booking is essential for all packages! 

Registration

A fee of R160 is compulsory and is valid for 12 months (registration prices are excluded from all packages)

Committed Aqua package:

A 4 lesson Package ONCE A WEEK over 1 month at R450 for all age group. NB this package is slightly different (separate documentation will be provided for this package, enquire for more info)

Aqua swim Package 1:

A 8 lesson Package ONCE A WEEK over 2 Months at R890 for all age groups

Aqua swim Package 2:

A 16 Lessons Package TWICE A WEEK over 2 Months at R1450 for all age groups

Aqua swim Package 3:

A 21 Lesson Package THRICE A WEEK over 2 Months at R2150 for all age groups

Trial Lesson

A once off trial lesson of R150 

Free assessment sessions:

A once off free assessment session to check your competency 

Free Tod-swim trial:

A 6-week tod-swim course for 6 months to 12 months of ages, introducing early swim skills & the importance of water safety to your young swimmer.

(t&c apply)

GENERAL QUESTIONS

WHEN CAN I SIGN UP FOR LESSONS?

Anytime, Click on ENROLL NOW and get all the necessary information. Once you have read all the documentation, email us and we will confirm bookings, and start the process of joining Finz Aquatics.

WHAT AGE SHOULD MY CHILD START SWIMMING?

Our swim lessons are available for babies from 6 months where we offer a tod-swim course. Our lessons are designed to teach children of all ages and abilities, no matter their age

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR TOD-SWIM?

Moms and Dads that have children under the age of  2, or those who are not fully potty-trained regardless of age must wear a tight-fitting swim Nappy (any  brand is recommended)

WHY DO WE RECOMMEND ALL-YEAR ROUND LONG SWIMMING?

We recommend year-round swimming lessons for children because the continuity helps them retain more knowledge for a longer period of time. With the gap created by seasonal swimming lessons, children tend to regress from their swimming skill level; this ultimately results in having to refresh those skills before they can build new skills.

ADMIN QUESTIONS

WHAT ARE YOUR OFFICE HOURS?

Monday –to Friday 09h00 - 18h00

Saturday 09h00 - 12h00

Sunday closed

DO WE GET A DISCOUNT IF WE HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD?

Unfortunately not, however we are the most cost effective swimming school, with a variety of packages to choose from

DO YOU RUN ON SCHOOL TERMS?

Not necessarily, we will communicate days on which we are closed. We do not teach on Public Holidays.

WHAT IS YOUR MAKE UP POLICY?

Make up lessons will only apply if the swim school is at fault or any unfortunate event that is completely out of our control (death, pregnancy, severe injuries etc). It does not apply for any recreational reasons.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS IF I WANT TO TERMINATE LESSONS?

Termination of your contract requires a written email and a months’ notice. However, there is no need to terminate your contract we can simply pause your package with an email.

POOL QUESTIONS

ARE YOUR POOLS HEATED?

Yes, our pools are indoor-heated to 30-34 degrees all year round.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

Our grassy park branch is in quite a busy area; however parking is freely available on either side of the road. We do encourage clients to stay clear of the pavement are for pedestrians and our neighbours fronts.

Our Dubanville branch, it is a bit more spacious and ample space is provided close to the park area

ARE YOU OPEN DURING LOADSHEDDING?

Yes we are.

OUR LESSONS & TEACHERS

DO YOU USE FLOTATION DEVICES IN YOUR LESSONS?

The only floatation devices we avoid is arm band and polly-otters as we encourage individuals to find their buoyancy. We do use noodle and kicker boards

WILL I GET INTO THE POOL WITH MY CHILD?

Our tod-swim course requires you as a parent to get into the pool. Our Learn to Swim classes (12 months and older) are one-on-one lessons without Mom/Dad.

WHY ARE LEARN TO SWIM CLASSES ONLY 15 MINUTES?

Young children learn better in shorter classes. Our lessons are very carefully put together to make use of all 15 minutes. Remember these are small bodies and they get tired too. We do eventually group our little ones to group sessions of 3 to 4 swimmers for 30 minutes as their level of competency increases. Our adult sessions remain at 30 minute sessions

WHAT SWIM AIDS DO I NEED TO BRING?

Just your child’s swimming costume and a swim nappy (if they are not potty trained). NO GOGGLES ALLOWED. We believe in teaching our kids without goggles and minimal floating devices as this will encourage confidence and ensure water safety.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD CRIES?

It is common for most children to cry. This is a normal reaction. Our teachers are highly trained in these situations. Pulling a child out of swim lessons due to crying is never a recommended course of action. Usually the crying phase is much harder on the parent than it is on the child. If your child is crying, it is best to get out of the line of sight from your child so they are able to better focus on the instructor.

WHAT IF MY CHILD DOESN'T LIKE THE LESSON? SHOULD I STOP?

Please make sure that you are fully commited when starting the swimming lessons. Our teachers are experienced and are  doing their best to make their leaaon  enjoyable and a fun experience. All kids are different and rogress at different rates, please allow them to progress at their own rate. It is a new environment where they are being asked to work very hard without Mom or Dad. Some amount of resistance is to be expected during the learning process.

IS IT DIFFICULT FOR KIDS TO LEARN TO SWIM?

The main struggles are fear of the water and/or if an incident had previously happened with a child (please make the teacher aware of any struggles or past incidents). Parents are a main contributor to associating fear within swimming. It also depends on what age the parent brings the child to the pool; we encourage the younger the better it is to work with them. Ultimately, it's important to understand that while it might take longer for one kid to learn than another, they all will eventually get used to it and will learn to swim!

WHAT CAN I DO TO ENCOURAGE MY CHILD?

Parents are the choreographers of their children’s emotional state. You should present a positive welcoming and happy outward demeanour when you are describing swimming and swim lessons. Tell your child how much fun they are going to have at the pool. Remind them about the fun things that you did together at the pool when you went swimming before the lessons. Your goal should be to boost their confidence and load them with positivity and excitement for the coming lesson where they will learn new and wonderful things in the water.  Do your best to lace your language with positive words and actions. Give hugs, kisses, encouragement, and present a reassuring confident body language to convey confidence and certainty to your child

HOW OFTEN SHOULD MY CHILD ATTEND SWIMMING LESSONS?

We recommend most students attend one to two (if your budget allows) swimming lessons per week. Skill development requires regular practice. Practice allows for improvement and once your child progresses it is recommended they are grouped.

WILL MY CHILD HAVE THE SAME TEACHER EVERY WEEK?

Our teachers have made a commitment to their teaching days. However, it is important to remember that they also get sick, need to attend important meetings, family obligations etc. We have made sure that when a teacher is off, that our stand in teachers is able to effectively continue where the previous teacher left off.

Some tips to help prevent a drowning, there are many words of wisdom that can be followed by everyone:

• Take swimming classes and teach yourself and your children how to swim.
• Use life-jackets when on any boat, be it a canoe, kayak, or motor boat.
• First Aid is useful to have, learn CPR to save the life of a family/friend.
• Supervise children around water at ALL times
• Never swim alone. Make sure someone is always with you. You may get hurt, but your family/friend can save or help you.
• Avoid any form of intoxication before you swim.
• Install a safety net or fencing around the pool.