We are pleased to announce another Adult beginner session at DIA.
Due to high demand we are now offering two sessions a week with a water based, female teacher on Sunday 7.20 - 8.05pm and Wednesday 7.20 - 8.05pm.
If you are interested please call our office to register 043549525
What a beautiful weekend in Amsterdam, Anne Palmans rocked at the Dutch National Junior Swimming Championships (Short Course). A Silver (50m breast stroke) and a Bronze medal (100m breast stroke) in the pocket. Furthermore 4 personal bests......... time now for a little celebration.
Congratulations to Jasmine Liew who swam amazingly and placed as follows at the Malaysian State Age Groups in Kuala Lumpur:
50m Backstroke 34.89 (3rd place)
100m Backstroke 1.16.50 (3rd place)
200m Backstroke 2.46.18 (3rd Place)
200m I.M (4th Place)
Go Jasmine !
All our members of staff are lifeguard qualified and with our low teacher:pupil ratios we have an unparalleled safety record over 21 years. However, the new Municipality ruling asks for a lifeguard who is not also teaching to be poolside during lessons at all schools and swim academies.
As it takes time to recruit suitable lifeguards to work with us we will be using an extra teacher or an outside lifeguard for all sessions.
Please be sensitive to this and do not engage the nominated teacher or lifeguard in conversation about the programme as they will not be able to talk to you.
Please note that on Sunday 11th December our swimming classes will be running as normal.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend and will see you at the pool!
Our Development Series on the 20th and 27th of January is coming around soon. Entries are now closed. Click here for gala information.
Due to the school hosting a gala, the sessions at CAS on Monday 16th January will start from 5.30pm.
Apologies for this inconvenience and we thank you for your co-operation.
We are excited to announce that as of 4th February we will be delivering our range of quality swimming provision at The Sheffield Private School.
We offer high quality, low ratio lessons for beginners right through to competitive training for international level swimmers.
Term 2 will be 7 weeks long starting on Saturday the 4th of Feb - Wednesday 23rd March.
To enroll into our programme we invite you to attend our assessment session on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31stJanuary at -----------TBC. Please email lauren@speedoswimsquads.com if you are interested in enrolling.
We are excited to announce that as ofThursday 2nd February we will be delivering our range of quality swimming provision atRegent International School.
We offer high quality, low ratio lessons for beginners right through to competitive training for international level swimmers.
Term 2 is 8 weeks long and will be every Thursday, starting on Thursday 2nd Febuary - 23rd March.
To enroll into our programme we invite you to attend our assessment session on Thursday 26th January at 13.45 – 15.00. Please email lauren@speedoswimsquads.com to confirm your child/childrens slot.
Please click here to download the entry pack and return the entry form back to your coach or e-mail it in to us at competitions@speedoswimsquads.com (please get the forms back as soon as possible).
CAS - Monday 6th February
Unfortunately CAS pools are closed today.
A make up or credit will be available for DUCKLINGS this term.
Training groups you are invited to attend DIA 5.00 - 6.00pm Gold/Plat or 5.00 - 6.30pm Squads OR you will be able to have a make up at CAS this term.
Apologies for the cancellation and we appreciate your understanding with this matter.
This March we have our Novice Gala which is designed to encourage younger and first time competitors. The gala is an introduction to competitive swimming and is not for swimmers who compete frequently or swim at higher level galas.
Please click the links below for the information and entry pack. We wont be accepting entries after the closing date of March 2nd.
Course Dates: Friday 2nd April - Thursday 6th April 2017
Venue: Collegiate American School
Please click HERE for more details.
Course Leading to an ASA qualification.
The ASA Level 1 Award in Teaching Swimming (RQF) is a vocational qualification. A vocational qualification offers a practical learning programme, challenges the learner and provides them with the skills and confidence needed to contribute to a specific role in the workplace.
This qualification will provide the learner with an introduction to the knowledge, skills and understanding of safe and ethical principals for effective teaching practices in swimming, working non swimmers through to competent swimmers. It will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills needed to actively support a more senior qualified Swimming Teacher in the delivery of a pre-prepared session.
Assessment:
Assessment is by the course tutor/assessor and will cover:
Practical teaching through the use of a continuous assessment to help improvement through the course, then one formal 15 minute assessment.
Theoretical knowledge through continuous assessment, verbal and written questions.
Planning, preparation and evaluation tasks. Mainly written.
Recommended Reading:
For the recommended reading list for this, please visit www.swimming.org
Further Study:
This qualification is the first stage in a three level teaching structure. The next stage for you will be to progress to ASA Level 2 Teaching Swimming (QCF)or to ASA level 1 Coaching Swimming. (QCF)
Course Syllabus:
Further information for this particular qualification can be found on the website,
Well done to Brendan Fizpatrick who swam at the BC (SC) AAA Championships Canada -
200 IM 2'16'67 (2nd) 400 IM 4'56'09 (3rd) 100 FC 57'99 (3rd) 50 FC 25'68 (1st) 100 BS 1'06'23 (1st) 200 BS 2'23'24 (1st) 100 BK 1'03'67 (3rd) 4x50 FC relay (4th) 4x50 IM relay (1st) 4x200 FC relay (1st)
Well done to Christoffer Weiss who swam at the BC (SC) AAA Championships Canada -
1500 FC 17'51'31 400 IM 4'56'89 200 FLY 2'19'92 100 FLY 1'04'71 4x50 IM (3rd)
Well done to Anne Palmans who swam in The Hague Swim Cup (LC)
50 BS 33'11 (5th) 100 BS 1'13'50 (5th) 200 BS 2'43'69 (5th)
GET SAFE FOR SUMMER!
When Dubai is heating up there is nothing better than getting into the pool to cool down!
Being at the pool or the beach can be a lot of fun for children but for parents is it a constant worry about their safety. It is important for your children to know how to stay safe while having fun in and around water and we would like to help!
To help your children learn this life skill we have two fun and exciting options for you.
EASTER CAMP
During the Spring break we will be running two 5 day camps!
DIA - 26th - 30th March 10.00 - 12.00pm
CAS - 2nd - 6th April 15.00 - 18.00pm
TSPS - 2nd - 6th April 15.00 - 17.00pm
TERM 3
We are now offering our Term 3 programme and spaces are filling up fast! Our April - June term is available at 6 venues across Dubai.
Locations :
Dubai International Academy - Fridays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Regent International School - Thursdays
Dubai College - Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Collegiate American School - Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Repton School - Fridays, Sundays & Tuesdays
The Sheffield Private School - Saturdays, Mondays & Tuesdays
Get in touch via info@speedoswimsquads.com or email directly to the Venue head. You can find their details on our staff page.
Due to recent weather conditions please take note of the following disruptions. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Dubai International Academy - Closed 22/03/2017
Collegiate American School - Closed 22/03/2017
Course Leading to an ASA qualification.
If you are interested in supporting the teaching programme in a learn to swim environment under ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming, this certificate will allow you to operate as a teacher. It will provide you with the teaching /coaching skills common to all disciplines together with specific focus on movement literacy. The second part of the course will focus on aquatic teaching, including the technical knowledge and practical skills which will allow you to teach unsupervised and mentor support teachers. You will be expected to have an in depth understanding of the aquatic environment and a good understanding of the appropriate correction and common aquatic faults.
Assessment:
Assessment is by the course tutor/assessor and will cover:
Practical coaching through the use of a continuous check list plus one formal 30 minute assessment.
Theoretical knowledge through continuous assessment, verbal and written questions.
Planning, preparation and other associated tasks through the completion of worksheets, session plans and a scheme of work.
This course leads to an ASA qualification and is subject to an internal and external verification process.
Recommended Reading:
For the recommended reading list for this, please visit www.swimming.org
Course Cost:
Course fee AED 5200 including all resources and ASA registration fees.
Application Procedure:
Complete the following FORM and return to info@speedoswimsquads.com
Confirmation of the place will only be recieved when a non refundable deposit of AED 500 or the full course fee has been paid.
Further Study:
This qualification is the second stage in a three level teaching structure. Further qualifications can be found on the ASA website shown below.
Course Syllabus:
Further information for this particular qualification can be found on the website,
www.britishswimming.org then ASA.
Course dates: Sunday 25th June - Wednesday 5th July (None on Friday 30th June).
Please be advised that all swimming classes are on as usual on 23rd April 2017.
See you at the pool!
We now have baby swim lessons available at the Metropolitan hotel on Monday and Thursday between 9:30 - 11:00!
If you are interested please contact poppy@speedoswimsquads.com or ring into our office on +971 4 354 9525 to book a place.
Our Club Championship presentation is now on the 13th May at Dubai off-shore sailing club. Presentations will start at 3:30pm. Following the presentations we will be having a team barbecue at 5:00pm so please stay and enjoy the evening which will finish at 6:30pm. Tickets are now on sale at your venues please ask your lead teachers on poolside. Cost will be AED80 for adults and children under 14 years will be AED50.
