Intermediate Group Program

The Intermediate Group Program is designed for adults with an understanding of the basic skills and who have confidence in the water but wish to further develop these skills.

This program is for you if:

• You are confident and comfortable in water out of your depth.
• You are able to swim up to 25 metres.
• You have the concept of freestyle, but have trouble breathing.

In this program you will learn:

• Proficient and correct freestyle technique.
• Proficient and correct backstroke skills.

These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance.

Stroke Correction Program

The Stroke Correction Program caters for adult swimmers who do not feel they are ready for a squad session.

It is aimed at extending the swimmer, to provide strength and endurance in freestyle, and work on the finer technique points of swimming.

This program is for you if:

• You can swim 50 metres freestyle efficiently.
• You can swim 25 metres breaststroke efficiently.

These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance.

Private Lessons

Private lessons can be scheduled during the term with a limit of two people per 30 minute session.

Available times depend on schedule and instructor availability.

UQ Students Learn-to-Swim Program

The UQ Students Learn-to-Swim program is designed for students with little or no water experience.

This program is perfect for you if:

• You don’t feel comfortable placing your face in the water.
• You have limited or no swimming experience.

In this program you will learn:

• Confidence in the water.
• Correct kicking technique.
• Streamlining and floating.
• Basic freestyle with breathing to the side.

Lessons held:

• Monday – Friday
• 1.00pm, 1.40pm and 2.20pm
• 40 minutes in length
• Course 1: 22 July – 30 August
• Course 2: 2 September – 18 October

Terms and conditions for UQ Students LTS Program:

• Valid in 2019 only when the program is offered.
• Subject to availability.
• Limited spaces available.
• Bookings essential.
• Available to beginner swimmers only. Assessment may be required.
• Not valid with any other offer and/or discount.
• Term programs may vary in length (e.g. 6 – 7 weeks).
• Only valid for current UQ students.
• No make-up lessons available.
• UQ students may only enrol for one course.
• Lessons do not run on public holidays or on mid semester break 30 August – 7 September 2019, students will not be compensated for these lessons.
• In the event of a dispute, the decision of UQ Sport is final.
• UQ Sport reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions without prior notice.

Female-only Learn-To-Swim

Held in the heated indoor Program Pool – our shallow Learn-to-Swim Pool – this LGBTIQ+ friendly class offers a participants with little-to-no swimming experience an opportunity to learn swimming basics, and build water confidence in a safe and inclusive environment. Goggles are optional but are recommended for participants who are not comfortable putting their face in the water.

This program is for you if:

• You are not comfortable putting your face in the water for a period of time.
• You have had limited or no swimming tuition/experience previously.

In this program you will learn:

• Confidence in the water.
• Correct kicking technique.
• Streamlining and floating.
• Basic freestyle with breathing to the side.

These classes are required to be booked for the duration of the term and paid for in advance.