Seahorses – Swimming Lessons


Seahorses Enquiries:
Tel. Emma: 0797 946 2668
email: seahorses@edsc.co.uk

SEAHORSES:
the teaching section of
Epsom District Swimming Club for children aged 4+


All our teachers are ASA qualified and we have helpers in the water for the non-swimmers.


In recent years, many of our "Seahorses" have gone on to become County Champions.

2010 seahorse gala results
2010 gala gallery NEW
2009 seahorse gala results
SWIMMING LESSON TIMES & LOCATIONS

Lessons:
Sundays
Downsend School
3.00 - 5.00pm
Mondays
Downsend School
6.00 - 7.00pm
Tuesdays
St John's School
7.00 - 8.00pm
Wednesdays
St John's School
6.00 - 8.00pm
Fridays
Epsom College
6.15 - 9.15pm
Junior Club:
Sundays
Epsom College
1.00 - 2.00pm
Mondays
Freemens
8.00 - 9.00pm
Tuesdays
St John's School
7.00 - 8.00pm
Fridays
Epsom College
8.20 - 9.20pm


Senior Development:
Fridays
Epsom College
7.20 - 8.20pm
Sundays
Downsend School
4.00 - 5.00pm

SPRING TERM DATES 2012


Epsom College:
Fri 6th Jan 2012 to Fri 30th Mar
Sun 8th Jan 2012 to Sun 1st Apr

Downsend:
Mon 9th Jan 2012 to Mon 2nd Apr
Sun 8th Jan 2012 to Sun 1st Apr

St John's:
Tues 10th Jan 2012 to Tues 27th Mar (but NOT 14th Feb)
Weds 11th Jan 2012 to Weds 28th Mar (but NOT 15th Feb)

City of London Freemen's:
Mon 9th Jan 2012 to Mon 19th Mar


WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Small class sizes
  • A team of dedicated ASA qualified teachers
  • Classes that suit both age and ability
  • A fun & nurturing approach
  • Controlled progression through the classes
  • When the time is right - progression to the Club's competitive programme



ROUTE:
non-swimmer to competitive swimmer

Ducklings

Aim: Playful games to help develop basic water confidence

  • Swimming Aids will be used - 30 min lesson
  • Approx: NTP Level 1
Beginners 1

Aim: Fun Activities that help develop water skills.

  • Swimming Aids may be used - 30 min lesson
  • Approx: NTP Level 1 & 2
Beginners 2

Aim: Exciting lessons to learn advanced water skills & basic strokes.

  • Aids maybe used, swimming widths - 30 min lesson
  • Approx: NTP Level 2 & 3
Improvers 1

Aim: Progression of strokes to include basic breathing.  

  • Widths and - 30 min lesson
  • Approx: NTP Level 4 -5
Improvers 2

Aim: Improving breathing and timing of all strokes

  • Lengths 30 min lesson
  • Approx NTP Level 5
Advanced

Aim: Introduction of competitive turns and starts.

  • Lengths - 30 min lesson
  • Approx NTP Level 5 & 6
Development Squad (1 hour lesson)

Aim: To prepare swimmers for Club Swimming, comprehensive technique development for all four competitive strokes.
This will include: starts, turns and the laws of swimming. 

Competition Squad (Main Club) OR Junior Club Squad
At this stage swimmers can choose to enter the competitive squads in the main club or continue to develop their swimming in a non-competitive environment.

Competitive Squad:
description: SquadStructureNovember2008.pdf

Junior Club Squad:
The Junior Club Squad provides a 1hour session for swimmers who are either trying to progress to EDSC Competitive Squads or have decided that they do not wish to go down the competitive route, but would like to carry on improving their swimming.