Bathers, goggles, towel, water bottle (Make sure it is not made of glass, this is strictly prohibited!), dry clothes, possibly a small snack (muesli bars).

How do I get to Freedom Fitness?

Freedom Fitness is a facility with an indoor, heated 25 metre pool. The address is 235 Flinders St, Adelaide 5000. It is a 15-20 minute walk, south of the University of Adelaide North Terrace campus. Parking is available right outside the venue.

Is the pool indoors or outdoors?

Indoors. The pool is heated all year around.

How to find us at the pool

Our committee members will be wearing an Adelaide University Swimming Club hoodie and Instructors will be wearing Light Blue rashies.

Is this event for everyone?

This event is for anyone who are staff or students at the University of Adelaide who are beginners at swimming.

Do I have to sign up for membership before or after this event?

Nope you do not! This is an event for anyone who would like an introduction to basics as a complete beginner. Membership or any other payment (other than the $5 entry fee) is NOT required!

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Saturday, 27 September

Water Safety and Basic Skills for Beginners

By Adelaide University Swimming Club

Adelaide University Swimming Club partners up with Royal Life Saving SA to deliver a water safety program to all beginners at swimming.

Date and time

Location

Freedom Fitness

235 Flinders Street Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia

Agenda

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

Familiarisation

Instructor 1

Instructor1 will lead the group to go around the pool..

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Safe Dry Rescues

Work on safe dry rescues using noodles, kickboards or other floatation devices. Group will learn about lifejackets - their usage, appropriate size and the right fit.

3:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Going in the pool

Group will slide into the pool and exit using the ladder or ramp. Group will do water familiarisation - balance, walking, breath control, blowing bubbles, getting face and head wet. If time allows an...

3:55 PM - 5:00 PM

Practice kicking/ more techniques - Questions and Conclusion

Good to know

Highlights

2 hours, 30 minutes
ALL AGES
In person
Free venue parking
Doors at 2:55 pm

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Sports & Fitness • Swimming & Water Sports

Are you a complete beginner at swimming and would like an introduction to water safety and basic skills? This event is for you!

Adelaide University Swimming Club is hosting an event delivered by Royal Life Saving South Australia to teach water safety and fundamental swimming skills. Entry is only $5 - this will cover instructor and lifeguard costs.

Feel free to read the agenda below for more information on how it will go!

We will be providing a selection of light snacks to choose from; either a banana or a muesli bar with a flavour of your choice, as well as juice.

Royal Life Saving have provided some helpful resources for you to read. You can click on them to view. The first dotpoint contains some advice on what you can wear at the swimming pool, so please read these carefully:

All students from the University of Adelaide are welcome.

Hope to see you there.

Organised by

Adelaide University Swimming Club

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