Sydney Uni Swimming

Our learn to swim classes have 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. Lessons are conducted in our heated 50m Olympic pool with warm showers and family change rooms available on deck.

All 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. Students are graded regularly throughout the term with feedback and enrolment available through our Homeportal.

ADULT LEARN TO SWIM

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 lessons and  transition into our Mini, Development, Challenge and Swimfit 13+ squads.

Our Performance Squads cater for 8-18 year old swimmers who are committed to swimming multiple sessions per week and regularly compete for Sydney Uni Swimming at Area, Metropolitan, State and National competitions.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY VARSITY SWIM SQUAD

This squad offers Sydney 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 current and Alumni USYD athletes preparing for international competitions, through to former high school athletes continuing to train for fitness and well being. 5 ‘student friendly’ sessions are available. This squad is largely funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fund and operates within semesters only. Please email coach [email protected] to arrange for trial prior to purchasing your Student Varsity Membership online.

SYDNEY UNI SWIMMING CLUB

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.

WATER SAFE PROGRAM

Sydney Uni Sport runs FREE Water Safety classes for University of Sydney students during Semester 1 and Beach Preparation Seminars and Practicals in Semester 2

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 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.

April Intensive Swim Program 

Level up your skills, build strength, and boost confidence in the water. Group LTS, Stroke Development, Sqaud Clinics and Private tutition available. Book early to avoid disappointment.

2025 – classes do not run on public holidays – TIMETABLES AVAILABLE

Term 1        Monday 3 February – Sunday 13 April

Term 2        Monday 28 April – 6 July

Term 3        Monday 21 July  – Sunday 28 September

Term 4        Monday 13 October – Sunday 21 December

To ensure a fun, safe, and stress-free environment the following policy and procedures will be in place ongoing:

• Member cards required at all times – card self swiping check is essential
• Please, do not send your swimmer if they are unwell –  fever, cold, flu, persistent cough or nasal discharge.
• Sydney Uni Sport is a lap and programs pool. No free play is permitted before or after classes.

The Sydney Uni Swimming Club (SUSC) is one of the best and most successful clubs in Australia. SUSC has had many Australian swimmers compete for the club: Elka Graham, Brett Hawke, Chris Fydler, Michelle Engelsman, Matt Dunn, Scott Miller and Phil Rogers.

SUSC’s vision is to ‘Empower young people to be champions, in and out of the water, for a lifetime’.

We encourage all members to enjoy swimming as a sport, and to enjoy being part of a successful and happy team of  athletes, striving for personal best, in a relaxed, supportive environment.

SUSC caters for all ages starting from five years and up competing at Club, Area State and National level. Meets are held monthly throughout the year on Saturday afternoons. SUSC is run by a Management Committee which is elected at the Annual General Meeting in September of each year. New swimmers are encouraged to swim up to 3 trial meets before comitting to membership. To express your interest please email [email protected]

Membership covers the swimming year from the 1st October to 30th September.

Membership & Club Activities

Membership is open to swimmers from 5 years of age.

2024 – 2025 season fees are:

• $125 for swimmers
• $100 for swimmers 18+
• $50 for non-swimmers (parents/guardians)

Discounts for additional family members.

SUSC is affiliated with Metro South East Sydney Area and SUSC membership includes registration with Swimming NSW and by affiliation, Swimming Australia.Membership enables the swimmer to compete in District/Area and Swimming NSW approved events/competitions, in addition to SUSC run activities.

Membership & Competitive entries are processed through through Swim Central

The aim of the Sydney Uni High Performance Team is to give athletes the chance to continue their sporting pursuits while furthering their education, providing the right balance in life, now and for the future. These athletes have the opportunity to eat, train and sleep at Sydney Uni with annual scholarships offered through our Elite Athlete program. A number of positions are also available for external applicants. The Unifit Swim Program caters to Sydney Uni students who wish to maintain connection with the water, but not necessarily complete.

Please visit https://www.sydneyuniswimmingclub.com for more information

For general enquiries, administration can be contacted on 9351 8735, via email on [email protected], 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.

2025 Swim Terms & Billing Conditions