In the Swim | Term 3 2023

Please, please DO NOT park in or on neighbouring properties. Leave at least two metres either side of neighbouring properties to allow access for semi-trailers. We have had recent complaints from neighbouring businesses stating that access has been blocked, and extra costs being applied due to deliveries having to return later at unscheduled times as the driveway is blocked. This is becoming extremely tiresome for our neighbours, and us! We love our neighbours! Please use commonsense and courtesy when parking your vehicle. Any damage to your vehicle is your responsibility.

Our carpark is open for morning and afternoon lessons. When it is full then please park on Boronia or Nowra Streets without inhibiting neighbouring businesses capacity to operate. You may have to walk a little further but no different when going to K-Mart or Big W.

This week!!!! Please wear your favourite superhero costume or pyjamas in the pool! We ask that no goggles be worn so you know your eyes will be okay in the water without them. All children will partake in safety activities.

Is your child starting primary school next year? Do they currently swim in a morning class? If so, then please advise reception immediately, if you haven’t already. We have started allocating afternoon lessons for these children to start in Term 1 2024. This is a big task considering our numbers and your early cooperation assists us tremendously.

Our HIP has increased in popularity and demand during the past couple of years too. This operates for one week during the school holidays (at least two in January), is conducted in the mornings, has only two children per lesson, and availability is dependent on the number of instructors who nominate to work. This means that many on our contact list for this program will miss out. It may be a consideration to leave these positions to children who are not yet enrolled in swimming lessons so more children can learn the valuable life-saving skills.

Children 3 years and older are required to wear a swim cap in the pool please. This has always been our policy. It supports the filtration system to work most efficiently and effectively in maintaining a high quality of water. The swim cap policy applies to all children 3 years and older regardless of gender or hair length. If your child is not used to wearing a swim cap, then have a play with the cap in the bath at home. Your cooperation is appreciated and assists us to maintain our high standards of cleanliness and water quality for your child’s benefit. We sell the lycra caps for $10, and the GSA silicone caps for $15 each, however we don’t mind where you purchase a cap from.

Any child 3 years and under that is not appropriately toilet trained must wear an aqua nappy in the pool. A ‘Code Brown’ results in the pool being closed, classes being cancelled and staff hours being reduced.

Wow! What a turn out!! Well done to all the swimmers who trialled last Friday evening. All families will receive an email this week with the outcome and further information. Due to capacity levels and intake being capped at 30 for the Albury Swim Club, most will not be invited to join. Some will be encouraged to join another local swim club and others will remain with us to continue improving their techniques. Overall, all swimmers will be able to continue their swimming journey.