Since the start of 2019, I have really started to notice the number of parents distracted while poolside with their children. From mobile phones to catching up with friends, distraction has now become a rare issue that needs to be...
So sometimes it’s a little unclear on the Why behind some water safety skills. When I started in my learn to swim education journey the goal was to learn as much as possible in the shortest period of time. I...
So there I was mowing the lawn at my parent’s house in Northern Ireland – earning a few pennies for the weekend. I hear a shout from my mum – ‘Laurie Lawrence is on the phone’. First thought – Is...
At Breeswim we believe that swimming should be taught from as young as 4 months of age. Most swim schools offer different forms of lessons – term time lessons and intensive holiday courses. Which one is better? > Term Programs...
One thing that may come as a surprise to you in the ‘Learn to Swim’ industry, is that swim schools are bound by ZERO regulation. This means each swim school creates and implements there own program along with dictating class...
So sometimes it’s a little unclear on the Why.  When I started in my learn to swim education journey the goal was to learn as much as possible in the shortest period of time. I started to understand the...
If you have a child that is afraid around water – THE best option for you (before swimming lessons!!) is to introduce shallow water playtime sessions. Once children are in an environment where they can be independent they start to...
Hi everyone. My name is David Bree, business owner and teacher at Breeswim www.breeswim.com.au Breeswim was created in 2012 after 10 years working and travelling around Australia. Throughout that time I had the opportunity to work with Australia’s most experienced...
As a swimming teacher, I often get asked ‘what age should my baby start lessons’? What age? Growing up in the UK my parents always had a fear of swimming and water. It was important to them to introduce their...