Semester 2 registrations open July 22
Discover the Watersafe Program : Semester 2 12 August – 19 September
Spending time at the beach and enjoying water activities is a big part of life in Sydney. But if you didn’t grow up around water or haven’t had the chance to learn these skills, it can feel overwhelming.
The Watersafe Program is designed to help you feel more confident in the water, connect with others, and learn about Australia’s beach and water culture in a safe and supportive environment.
This free program is proudly delivered by the University of Sydney & Sydney Uni Sport. It includes:
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6 x 45-minute sessions with a qualified instructor
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Swimming and water safety skills
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Beach safety education
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The chance to meet new people and build life skills that support your wellbeing
- Stay Safe: learn and practice the necessary skills for water familiarity and confidence
- Whole body workout: with many physical and mental health benefits
- Fun and social: swimming is a great way to keep fit and make friends
- Merchandise rewards for 100% attendance
- Beach preparedness: become familiar with beach safety and weather conditions
- Experience Sydney’s beautiful coastline
Sessions are available Tuesday – Friday, 10am – 1pm
Sydney Uni Sports and Aquatic Centre, Corner of Darlington Rd and Codrington St, Darlington.
- This program is only open to current University of Sydney students
- It is not available to students who have previously completed the Watersafe Program.
- The program is designed for students with little or no swimming experience – no prior swim skills are required.
- You will need to register into one of two levels : Level 1, Water Basics or Level 2, Swim Foundations
- As places are limited, we expect full attendance at all sessions.
- From July 22
Half allocated places will be released on 22 July. These will remain available until booked out. -
From 4 August – Welcome Fest:
Remaining places will be released from 4 August, as part of Welcome Fest and will remain available until all spots are filled.
I can already swim, is there a program for me?
Yes! Our Beach Ocean Safety Program is for students who can:
You will have to demonstrate successful completion of the following skills at the proficiency session in the pool:
- Float for 2 minutes.
- Swim 100m swim in 4.00 minutes (any stroke).
- Treading water for 30 seconds.
- Retrieve objects from the bottom of pool.
- Hold breath for 10 secs under the water
This comprehensive program runs over 3 weekends in November at Coogee Beach & Surf Lifesaving Club. Registrations open for this program here in October
