Sometimes we come across children or adults who are not comfortable in water.
Regardless of age, these individuals find the concept of learning to swim very daunting.
Some may even visit swimming pools for occasional swims every now or then but, still not confident.
Are you one of those swimmers who constantly keep the head out of the water, or have to stop swimming when you feel you could go out of your depth?
Does you child find it scary to go in the pool without any floats and your full support? Does the idea of floating on the back with no support makes you or your child really nervous?
Normally these are signs of not being comfortable with water or lack of water confidence.
Sometimes we see some learners specially children who absolutely dislike the idea of even putting their face in water. They can completely panic if water goes over their heads even in the shallow part of a pool.
Over the last 10 years we have met many adults who learnt to swim as a child but, never actually learnt to be relax in the water. So, they can only swim when they are confident that they can touch the bottom of the pool-again another sign of low water confidence.
Private (one-to-one) Swim Lessons For Building Water ConfidenceSome children never had lessons as babies or toddlers and by the time they start as a pre-schooler or an school-aged child, they have some fear of water already formed in their brain which prevent them from forming a healthy and loving relationship with water first.
Getting Water Confidence is the Most Fundamental Part of Learning to Swim Regardless of Age.
Both for children and adults, sometimes group lessons don't provide the necessary environment to get water confident. If a person is really uncomfortable in water, he/she needs a one-to-one attention from a teacher throughout the lesson.
If you or your child have had swim lessons before but, you think there has been no tangible progression made, have you asked why?
It could be because a complete water competency (which is different to swimming competency) has not be achieved.
If you are interested in getting over the fear of water, we can definitely help you with our private lessons.
Our swim teachers have plenty experience in providing private swim lessons for people who are not water confident.
If you or child is not happy in water but, very keen to learn to swim, you can have an initial consultation with us over the phone so, we can understand first, where the fear is originating from and then discuss how we can mould the lesson around your needs and goals.
Feel free to call us on 0208 090 1415 or alternatively submit an enquiry for private lesson by going to the below link.
A good swim school with professional staff
My girls have been going to Blue Wave Swim School for over 2 years, they have been looking forward to each lesson and keep practicing the swimming tricks even in a bath. All teachers and an owner of the school has been friendly, very professional. They found unique approach and made kids happy, but most importantly show them how to swim and have fun. Thank you very much from our family to Blue Wave Swim School.
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Easter 2021 Crash Course
Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious.
I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
November 24, 2020, www.yell.com
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
September 26, 2020, www.yell.com
Highly Recommended
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Excellent results
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Awesome!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Superb Swimming School in Wimbledon
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
