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Swimming Lessons Dumfriesshire
Dumfries, Gretna, Lockerbie, Sanquhar, Dumbarton, Helensburgh
We know that making the decision to book swimming lessons is very difficult for some. For that reason we always make sure you have ample opportunity to talk with us first. We are so confident that even the most fearful will enjoy Learning to Swim With Us with us that we promise that if you find you don't want to continue after your first private swimming lesson, then all it will cost you is your time and travelling. We know that first step towards booking swimming lessons is all important. For that reason we always make sure you have ample opportunity to talk with us first. Please note that this website is Gay's at Swim With Us. Irene and Steve each have their own websites and we work as individuals. I will be quite happy to help you find the right place for your lessons. Irene has a lovely private pool for your individual use. Steve teaches in public pools and can also offer private swimming lessons. He was also trained as a Total Immersion Coach. Whoever you choose for your residential swimming lessons, you can be assured of a first class service for your one-to-one lessons, with your instructor in the water with you.
... Entering the Water Teaching the non-swimmer to enter the water safely is an important starting point. This can be achieved through a variety of methods and must be appropriate to the needs of the individual. STEPPING DOWN THE LADDER Teaching Points • face the steps • hold with both hands • one step at a time Considerations • useful for the nervous • time consuming if done with large numbers SITTING ENTRY Teaching Points • both hands to one side • turn to face the wall • lower the body carefully Swimming Lessons DumfriesshireTeaching Treading WaterPractice • in shoulder depth water, a float under each arm, try out different leg actions. Teaching Point • put as little pressure as possible on the floats. Practice • with one float held with both hands, practise chosen leg actions Teaching Points • continuous movement of the legs • tip head slightly back if needed Practice • in water where the swimmers are out of their depth, hold the rail (side) at arms length, hold a float in the other hand, and practise chosen leg actions Teaching Point • gentle, unhurried leg action Practice • at the side, hold the rail as before but scull with the other arm. Practise chosen leg action Teaching Point • scull well below the surface Before going on to treading water entirely independently, it is useful to practise floating skills. This underlines the fact that little effort and energy need be used in order to stay afloat when treading water. Swimming Lessons DumfriesshireFloatingMushroom (Jelly Fish) Float
"What goes up must come down", is true and applicable to learners who jump up to try and float. If the skill starts from a standing position, the shoulders should be lowered and the feet gently lifted from the pool floor. There are a few who, because of their physical make up, are unable to remain afloat even with their lungs full of air. Such non-floaters may need to move their arms and legs a little to achieve flotation. The mushroom float is easy because balance is achieved automatically. Some of the upper back should be above the surface, hence the name of the skill. It is a useful test for flotation. • shoulders down • take a breath • lift the feet • knees tucked • head down towards the knees • arms wrapped around the knees or shins Pupils can count to time themselves. Ten seconds is adequate. Pupils should be discouraged from holding their breath for longer periods. Swimming Lessons DumfriesshireAird-Dumfries and Galloway Amisfield Town-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Big Balcraig-Dumfries and Galloway Big Corlae-Dumfries and Galloway Bridge of Dee-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Castle Douglas-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Castle Kennedy-Dumfries and Galloway Castle O'er-Dumfries and Galloway (near Lockerbie) Causeway End-Dumfries and Galloway Crogo Mains-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Dinwoodie Mains-Dumfries and Galloway (near Lockerbie) Douglas Hall-Dumfries and Galloway (near Silloth) Dumfries-Dumfries and Galloway Durisdeer Mill-Dumfries and Galloway Durisdeer Mill-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Gatehouse of Fleet-Dumfries and Galloway Glentrool Village-Dumfries and Galloway Gretna Green-Dumfries and Galloway (near Carlisle) Haugh of Urr-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Isle of Whithorn-Dumfries and Galloway Keir Mill-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Kingholm Quay-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Kippford or Scaur-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Kirkconnell-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Kirkpatrick Durham-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Kirkpatrick Fleming-Dumfries and Galloway (near Carlisle) Lochwood Mains-Dumfries and Galloway (near Lockerbie) New Abbey-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) New Bridge-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) New Galloway-Dumfries and Galloway New Luce-Dumfries and Galloway (near Stranraer) Newton Stewart-Dumfries and Galloway Old Bridge of Urr-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) Port Logan-Dumfries and Galloway Port William-Dumfries and Galloway (near Stranraer) South Trigon-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) St Ann's-Dumfries and Galloway (near Lockerbie) St John's Town of Dalry-Dumfries and Galloway St Marys Isle-Dumfries and Galloway Townhead of Greenlaw-Dumfries and Galloway (near Dumfries) West Freugh-Dumfries and Galloway
Swimming Lessons Dumfriesshire
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