Building Water Confidence, Ensuring Safety for Life
Make Waves of Confidence with Swimwerks’ SwimSafer Programme
Dive right into the SwimSafer Programme!
More than just another swimming programme, it’s a holistic approach to water safety education that empowers individuals of all ages and skill levels.
Our passionate and experienced instructors are dedicated to equipping you with essential life-saving skills, water safety awareness, and the confidence to navigate any aquatic environment with ease.
Get ready to make a splash with SwimSafer at Swimwerks and open up a world of possibilities in the water today!
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What Is the SwimSafer Programme?
SwimSafer is a National Water Safety Programme in Singapore designed to educate individuals about water safety, improve swimming proficiency, and develop life-saving skills.
Managed by the National Water Safety Council and supported by the Singapore Sports Council, the programme is suitable for individuals of all ages, from young children to adults.
It can be tailored to meet the needs of various participants, including recreational swimmers, competitive swimmers, and even those seeking water safety training for specific professions.
The key components of SwimSafer include:
Water Safety Education
Participants are taught essential water safety principles, such as recognizing water hazards, understanding weather conditions, and learning how to respond to emergencies in and around the water.
Swimming Proficiency
The program focuses on improving swimming techniques and strokes, helping participants become more confident and competent swimmers.
Life-Saving Skills
SwimSafer aims to equip individuals with certain life-saving skills, including rescue techniques, water survival, and basic first aid.
Progression through Stages
SwimSafer is divided into multiple stages or levels, each building upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the previous stage.
What to Expect at Every SwimSafer Stage
Stage 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Objective
Build water confidence and develop basic personal water safety skills.
Skills
- Enter and exit the water safely
- Submerge comfortably
- Maintain buoyancy
- Orient self in the water
Stage 2: Fundamental Water Skills
Objective
Improve propulsion and control in the water.
Skills
- Basic propulsion using arm and leg actions
- Feet-first surface dives
- Gliding
- Treading water
Stage 3: Personal & Stroke Development Skills
Objective
Increase endurance and water competency.
Skills
- Swimming longer distances
- Building water stamina
- Underwater skills
- Treading water with clothes on
- Basic rescue techniques to assist a partner in need
Stage 4: Personal Survival & Stroke Improvement Skills Development
Objective
Introduce participants to fundamental swimming strokes and deep water safety knowledge.
Skills
- Freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke techniques
- Essential water safety knowledge
- Water rules and safety practices
Stage 5: Intermediate Personal Survival & Stroke Refinement Skills
Objective
Refine stroke techniques and enhance endurance.
Skills
- Demonstrate efficient stroke techniques in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke
- Build endurance for longer swims
- Advanced deep-end water safety skills.
Stage 6: Advance Personal Survival & Swimming Skill Proficiency
Objective
Master stroke techniques and personal water survival skills.
Skills
- Proficiency in all major swimming strokes (freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke)
- Perform personal water survival skills (treading water without using arms, survival floating, etc.)
- Water safety knowledge assessments
Why SwimSafer by Swimwerks?
Top-Notch Swimming Coaches
Each instructor holds local and international certifications, ensuring they are well-versed in water safety and the principles of SwimSafer.
Our coaches are also proudly certified by the prestigious National Registry of Coaches in Singapore, a testament to their commitment and competence in SwimSafer teaching.
Personalised SwimSafer Instruction
In our SwimSafer classes, our experienced instructors provide you with immediate feedback and corrections.
This personalised attention is especially helpful for refining your swimming technique and ensuring that you embrace SwimSafer’s safety principles so you can build confidence and proficiency in the water faster than ever before.
Small Swim Class Sizes
At Swimwerks, we keep our classes small in number regardless of private or group swimming lessons.
This way, we can focus on our student’s individual needs and track their progress more accurately.
State-of-the-Art Swimming Facility
Our facility is top-notch, and we’re always making sure it’s up to par with the latest safety standards.
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Pick Your Preferred SwimSafer Swimming Lessons
Private Swimming Lessons
Tailored to the student’s pace, comfort, and convenience, our private swimming lessons turn fears into mastery and dreams into reality.
Group Swimming Lessons
Enjoy progress, camaraderie, and the shared thrill of achievement with our comprehensive, structured swimming curriculum for small groups of 2-6 students.
Family Swimming Lessons
Create shared memories and promote fitness within your family with our specialised family swimming lessons – it’s bonding, health, and fun all in one.
Unlock Your Swimming Potential with SwimSafer at Swimwerks!
Sign Up NOW to Secure Your FREE Trial Class
Sign up now for a free trial class and experience the benefits of personalized instruction from our qualified swimming instructors for your child!
Introduction (5 mins)
Assessment of your water confidence level, swimming ability & competency (10 mins)
Learn a New Skill (15 mins)
Fun & Games for Kids (10 mins)
Conclusion (5 mins)
Don’t wait too long, though—there is limited availability for our swimming instructors, so book now to secure your preferred timeslot.
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