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Why enrol your child in swimming?
Enrolling your child in sports is a great way to keep them active and healthy while also teaching them valuable life skills. Swimming is one of the most popular sports and has many benefits for children of all ages. Here are some of the reasons why you should consider enrolling your child in a swim […]
Helping your child get over their fear of water
Swimming is an essential life skill that all children should learn, but unfortunately, some children are afraid of water and swimming. As a parent or caregiver, it can be challenging to help children get over their fear of water, but with patience and persistence, it is possible. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips […]
New Blocks!
Maccabi Aquatics have just installed brand new blocks at Bialik College! Diving is such an important skill for swimmers so we are so proud to be able to give our kids this opportunity. We are so excited to be able to provide valuable dive practice for our learn to swim and squad off our Olympic-style […]
How to become a swim instructor
To become a Swim Australia Swimming Teacher, you must complete the following steps: Enrol in a Swim Australia Teacher Course Workshop in your local area. You will be reimbursed for your course after working for Maccabi Aquatics for a minimum of 6 months. Once you have enrolled for a Workshop, you will be sent information […]
Why become a Swimming Teacher?
Teaching people to swim is a fulfilling and rewarding career path. You are teaching people a lifesaving skill which they will have forever! There are so many reasons being a swim teacher is a fantastic career path for anyone. The benefits of becoming a Swim Australia™ Accredited Swimming Teacher are: Maccabi aquatics will reimburse you […]
Benefits of swimming
Overall Benefits Swimming is a lifesaving skill. Therefore, knowing how to swim and survive in water is fundamental. Especially in Australia where so much time is spent around pools and at the beach in summer, ensuring children and adults are water safety is vital. There is an estimated 236,000 drowning deaths worldwide every year. […]
Why do children need winter swim lessons?
Here are 4 reasons every child should continue swim lessons during winter…. Increased Immunity Many parents remove their children from swim lessons during winter because their child may catch a cold or flu. However, children who participate in regular swimming have increased immunity against colds and flu, not to mention better physical fitness. Further, our […]
Maccabi Aquatics Press Release
MAKING A SPLASH FOR OUR COMMUNITY Maccabi Victoria to Launch Maccabi Aquatics, a community partnership with Bialik College. Maccabi Victoria is excited to announce the launch of Maccabi Aquatics – a full service swim school – to commence operating in Term 4, 2021. Maccabi Aquatics will offer a full range of programs including: Learn-to-Swim; Junior, […]