GOswim Swimming and Water Safety Program

GOswim Swimming and Water Safety Program

Learn to swim with us!

Ashford Swimming Pool is proud to deliver our innovative GOswim program to students, families and the community in and surrounding areas.
 
GOswim lessons will equip students of all ages and abilities with essential swimming and water safety skills, focusing on five key learning areas:

  • Safe entries and exits 
  • Balance, movement and recovery  
  • Breath control, submersion and readiness  
  • Water safety  
  • Swimming stroke development

Our GOswim swimming and water safety lessons are suitable for . Students can join a small group or request private one-on-one lessons, in our .

Photo of young boy swimming in the pool with a kickboard in hands, beside female swim teacher as she guides him through a swimming exercise.

GOswim Program

Developed in partnership with Swimming Australia, GOswim swimming and water safety lessons focus on contemporary, experiential, activity-based aquatic learning experiences. GOswim is a fun and engaging way for kids and adults to learn to swim and be safe in aquatic environments. Suitable for , GOswim swimming lessons empower students to grow their swimming ability and confidence through a variety of exercises tailored to promote optimal development and competency.

The GOswim Program at Ashford Swimming Pool runs for throughout the , with a 4-week break over the summer holidays, allowing you to secure your spot all long and enjoy our exclusive GOswim member benefits. 

Students can progress at any time and will be awarded a medal upon level progression.

Overview of Learning Outcomes

Infants

Begin your child’s water safety journey from 6 months of age with GOswim sessions focusing on water familiarisation. Parents or Carers and their infants will learn essential swimming skills while enjoying themselves in a fun and comfortable environment. 

  • Suitable for babies aged 6+ months (recommended to make a booking from 5 months of age).
  • A Parent/Carer is required to be in the water with their infant for the full duration of the lesson.

Membership Inclusions

When you become a member of our GOswim program at Ashford Swimming Pool, you’ll be accessing these great inclusions: 

Weekly lessons start at:

*Membership terms and conditions apply. 

Swimming lessons for all abilities

We welcome students of all abilities and ages to participate in our GOswim program. If you are seeking an accessible and inclusive swimming experience, please contact us to discuss.

Enrol via our app

Everyone’s GOswim journey is powered by innovative technology. Enrol in lessons via our Active World app. Follow the steps below:

  1. Download the Active World app
  2. Create an account
  3. Tap Book Weekly Lesson from the home screen
  4. Add each student you wish to enrol, if not yourself. Then simply follow the prompts to find a lesson and time that suits you.

If you need assistance, please complete the enquiry form on this page for a team member to give you a call back.

The Active World app was specifically designed to improve communication and interaction between our GOswim team and students, parents/carers. Your self-managed personal portal will enable you to:

  • View upcoming classes 
  • Book new classes 
  • Advise of us of student absence and book a make-up lesson
  • Track learning pathways, skill achievement and progression
  • Receive digital awards for effort, teamwork, perseverance and having FUN! 
  • Send and receive messages to the Centre staff 
  • Manage personal and billing details

Enquire about swimming lessons

Further Development Pathways

Find out more about our GOswim Academy and squads program that supports all swimmers to train to their individual potential and maximise their enjoyment of the sport, whether swimming for fun, competition and other aquatic activities.