Sydney Uni Swimming offers a comprehensive range of classes for all abilities, from the inexperienced to the serious squad swimmers and everyone inbetween. Whether you’re a child or an adult wanting to learn how to swim or looking for an opportunity to be a part of a competitive or recreational swim squad, look no further.
Our instructors and coaches are ASCTA/AUSTSWIM qualified, hold current CPR, and continue their professional development while employed by Sydney Uni Swimming. They are specifically chosen for their aptitude in teaching and their skills in helping swimmers build their confidence in the water.
Our program offers classes with the low student to teacher ratios to ensure maximum student engagement and quality practice time. Technical skills and Water Safety are the focus of our classes. Programs are conducted in our heated 50m Olympic pool with warm showers and family change rooms available on deck.
Our instructors and coaches are qualified ASCTA/AUSTSWIM qualified, hold current CPR, and continue their professional development while employed by Sydney Uni Swimming. They are specifically chosen for their aptitude in teaching and their skills in helping swimmers build confidence in the water.
PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGE LEARN TO SWIM
Our swim pathway builds on previous skill competencies and incorporates Royal Lifesaving Australia Swim and Survive Water Safety skills. Small class sizes allow for maximum practice time and engagement. Students are graded regularly throughout the term a with feedback and enrolment available through our Homeportal.
Sydney Uni Swimming offers a comprehensive range of classes for all abilities, from the inexperienced needing basic Water Safety skills through to Stroke development.
HOLIDAY INTENSIVE SWIM PROGRAMS
The Holiday Intensive Swimming Program (HISP) is a concentrated swimming and water safety program conducted over five consecutive days.They particularly useful for children who are either new to swimming, or need to master a skill so they can graduate to the next level. They are also a great alternative to swimming throughout the term for families with busy schedules.
COMPETITIVE & RECREATIONAL SWIM SQUADS
Our Squad Program caters for both recreation and competitive swimmers. Swimmers graduate from learn to swim and transition into our Development, Challenge and Swimfit 13+ squads.
Our Performance Squads cater for 9-18 year old swimmers committed to swimming multiple sessions per week and regularly compete for Sydney Uni Swimming at Area, Metropolitan, State and National competitions.
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY VARSITY AND OPEN SWIM SQUADS
This squad offers University Aged Athletes (18+) the opportunity to train with their peers in a competitive and non-competitive environment relevant to their goals and aspirations. We have National Scholarship athletes preparing for international competitions, through to former athletes continuing to train for fitness and wellbeing. One thing they all have in common, they all love the sport and see no reason why you cannot swim well into your 20’s and remain competitive.
We encourage our swimmers from Level 5 as well as their swimming parents to to become members of the SUSC. Race meets are run monthly. Our philosophy is to help to each swimmer strive for their personal best, and better prepare them for school carnivals, Area, State and National Championships and the Speedo Sprint Series.
Our Open and Varsity swimmers often attend these meets and provide excellent mentoring and inspiration for our developing swimmers.
Club meets are a low key, fun way to introduce swimmers to racing and provide opportunity for new friendships to be made.
Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness runs FREE Water Safety classes for University of Sydney students in Semesters 1 & 2, 2021
These sessions aim to teach students who have no or limited experience basic water skills, stroke and water survival skills in a safe and friendly environment.
SCHOOL SPORT SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY PROGRAMS AND CARNIVAL MANAGEMENT
Sydney University Sport and Fitness is proud to offer professionally run, curriculum based programs with our same low teacher to instructor ratios. We understand that not all school children can swim, or might only have limited swimming ability. We also realise that some kids are excellent swimmers who need stroke development. Our program caters for all ages and abilities, from beginners learning water confidence, right through to squad swimmers developing their competitive skills.
Programs are offered in terms 1, 3 and 4 of the school year.
Sydney Uni Swimming can also run your Annual School Swimming Carnival. We can coordinate all your your event entries, create your program and facilitate the entire race day for you.
The Holiday Intensive Swimming Program (HISP) is a concentrated swimming and water safety program conducted over five consecutive days. They particularly useful for children who are either new to swimming, or need to master a skill so they can graduate to the next level. They are also a great alternative to swimming throughout the term for families with busy schedules.
We offer the same small class sizes as our term program for maximum practice and focused learning.
Private lessons are available and can be tailored to assist swimmers in achieving specific goals.
Bookings open Monday 30 November please call 9351 8735/7802
January HISP timetables here
2021
Term 1 Monday 25 January – Thursday 1 April
Term 2 Monday 19 April – Sunday 27 June
Term 3 Monday 12 July – Sunday 19 September
Term 4 Monday 5 October – Sunday 19 December
The NSW Government is helping kids stay fit and healthy with the Active Kids program. From 31 January 2018, parents, guardians and carers can apply for two $100 vouchers per calendar year to help offset the cost of sport programs.
To apply for a voucher visit Service NSW. Please forward the voucher to swimschool@sport.usyd.edu.au at least 3 days in advance of your intent to enrol. You will be notified when the voucher has cleared, and you are required to make payment.
For further information and terms and conditions visit NSW Office of Sport – Active Kids.
To ensure a fun, safe, and stress-free environment the following procedures will remain in place for Term 1, 2021 programs:
- Hand santising stations at entry and exits
- Adult social distancing within Centre
- Designated LTS and Squad seating to the immediate right of entry doors only
- Self swiping at entry check-in
- Only one parent per family for children under 8. Over 8 and squad parents, please remain outside of the pool hall
- Deck showers and family change rooms available. Downstairs members change room remain unavailable.
- Designated toilets are at the end of the pool outside of the pool hall exit doors
- Supervisors will help assist children to and from their classes
- No free play before or after classes
Please familiarize yourself with the Terms and Condtions of returning to our Swim Programs and the SUSF Covid Action Plan.
Sydney Uni Swimming would like to thank all of our families for their patience and understanding during this time.
We look forward to seeing you back soon!
For general enquiries, administration can be contacted on 9351 8735, via email on swimschool@sport.usyd.edu.au, or in person between 3:30pm – 6:00pm Monday to Friday and between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday and Sundays.
We ask that parents not approach teachers or coaches while they are conducting lessons. Our Swim School Receptionists or Deck Supervisors are ready to help with any enquires or concerns you may have. Squad coaches can be contacted via email to arrange an appointment to discuss any issues or concerns.
Click here for the Swimming Australia Behavioural Guidelines.
Kellie Warren
Sydney Uni Swimming Program Manager
k.warren@sport.usyd.edu.au
Justine Blake
Sydney Uni Swimming Program Coordinator
j.blake@sport.usyd.edu.au
Anton Nikulin
Swim Programs Administrator/ Junior Squads/ Emerging Talent Coach
a.nikulin@sport.usyd.edu.au
Paul Bruce
Sydney Uni Swimming Head Coach
Varsity/Opens Squad
p.bruce@sport.usyd.edu.au
Jake Hodgetts
Sydney Uni State and National Target Age Group Coach
j.hodgetts@sport.usyd.edu.au
Free 1 hr parking directly outside Sports and Aquatic Centre
Paid parking area directly opposite Centre : $4/hr before 5PM, after 5PM and weekends free
Paid street parking $4 per hour Abercrombie St, and The Maze (off Butlin Rd)
Shepherd St Car Park (near Seymour Centre)