The Target Sport swimming programme is Stockport Sports Trust’s very popular swimming instruction scheme, available at all Stockport Sports Trust pools. The aim of the scheme is to provide a unified approach which focuses on skills such as body awareness, floating, rotations and underwater skills, which are a necessity in all disciplines of the sport.  This gives swimmers the knowledge and experience which will allow them to take part in a variety of aquatic sports such as competitive swimming, synchronised swimming, rookie lifeguard and activity swim, and even if not choosing this route, you will still possess the ability to swim efficiently through to adulthood.

The scheme is well known by swimmers, parents, teachers and coaches all over Stockport.  It is recognised as one of the best swimming instruction schemes in the country and aims for children to be comfortable in the water within their first visit to the pool.  Target Sport swimming uses an innovative ‘hands on’ method of teaching children without the use of aids.  Childrens' confidence is increased due to the teachers being in the water with them, meaning a much faster progression through the scheme.

Target Sports swimming offers a fully inclusive programme, catering for everyone – from infants through to adults.  All levels of ability can benefit and enjoy the programme, from the non-swimmer to the Olympic hopeful.  Delivered by a strong and creative team of teachers and coaches, staff hold Amateur Swimming Association qualifications or equivalent and they participate in regular in house training.  Teachers are trained to deal with all levels of ability, from the most timid to the more confident and able participant.  There is a comprehensive scheme for adults, which takes into account the fact that you may not be as flexible as the younger swimmers on the scheme.  Indeed the programme recognises the years of fear and inability of some adults to achieve some aspects of swimming due to medical restrictions.

Our Swim Tots scheme is a series of adult and child water activities for pre-school children, starting at a very basic level, Swim Play which allows the parent/guardian to spend quality time with their child and increase water confidence through structured play. These sessions are followed by Swim Start and Swim Link which follow a progressive badge scheme. Your child will learn basic water skills in a safe environment through games, songs and water activities. Children at this level will become independent, preparing to enrol into the Target Sports swimming lesson programme.

For more information on lessons at your nearest pool please contact the Target Sport Swimline on the number below or alternatively call your chosen pool, details of which can be found on the centre’s webpage or the Contact Us page .

T: 0161 429 0401   

E: swimming@stockportsportstrust.org.uk

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