At Dubbo RSL Aquatic and Health Club, we believe swimming is a life-saving skill that should be learned year-round.
Our Learn to Swim Program is designed to assist in the transition from assisted to independent swimming while prioritising water safety at every stage.
We offer classes for babies, children, and adults, ensuring a tailored experience for each swimmer’s ability level.
Our indoor, heated 25m pool ensures that lessons continue regardless of the season, so your child’s progress is never interrupted.
SWIM CASUALLY FOR ONLY $2* if you are enrolled in our Learn to Swim Program — $2 covers the child and parent for levels blue, red and green only.
Important Dates:
2025 LEARN TO SWIM DATES:
Term 1: Commences Monday 28th of January – Finishes Saturday 12th of April
RE ENROLMENT WEEK: Monday 10th – Sunday 15th March ONE WEEK ONLY
NEW ENROLMENT WEEK: Opens from 9am Monday 24th March
New enrolments will open on Monday 24th March for Term 2 2025, and spots will be first in, best dressed for available classes and times. No spots will be held, and all enrolments must be completed in-house at the Learn to Swim Desk/Reception. Full payment is required upfront at the time of booking to secure your child’s place.
Our 10-Week Learn to Swim Program
At Dubbo RSL Swim School, we are committed to providing high-quality swimming lessons that help children develop confidence, skills, and a love for the water.
Class Adjustments in Early Weeks – During the first few weeks of term, our instructors may move your child to a different level, class, or time to ensure they are in the best group for their ability and progress. This ensures they receive the most effective learning experience.
Respect Our Instructors & Swim School Rules – Our dedicated instructors work hard to create a structured and positive learning environment. To help lessons run smoothly:
✔ Arrive at least five minutes before your session
✔ Wait in the grandstand until your instructor calls your child over
✔ Goggles/Caps on and ready to go!
✔ No swimming in the lanes or on the steps before lessons
✔ Parents/guardians must remain in the facility for the entire 30-minute lesson – this means staying poolside, not using the gym or other areas
✔ Actively supervise your child throughout the lesson
Week 10 – Water Safety Week! – We finish off every term with a water safety component, an essential part of learning to swim. This helps children understand how to stay safe in and around water, practice survival skills, and build confidence in real-life water scenarios.
By committing to consistent lessons and following our swim school guidelines, your child will get the most out of their swimming journey!
Your Swimming Lessons
- Run alongside the school term normally 10 weeks long
- Each lesson is 30 minutes unless otherwise specified
- Classes are based on ability so you get the MOST out of your lessons
PRICES
| 11 week term | $210 |
| 10 week term | $200 |
| Sign up Fee (paid only once) | $25 |
| Private swimming Lesson (15 mins) | $30 |
| Private Swimming Lesson (30 mins) | $50 |
| Holiday Private Lessons (30mins) | 3 for $125 |
| Adult 8 Week Block | $180 |
*Family Discounts Apply
*School and Group Bookings Available by Appointment
Enroll Now
Speak to the Learn to Swim Coordinator
Phone: 6884 1777
Email: learntoswim@dubborsl.com.au
*Please note: You will be required to come in and fill out an learn to swim enrolment form before enrolling, see below for more information
| Lane Hire | $30/hour |
| Lane Hire Off Peak (Sunday) | $28/hour |
Available for events, carnivals, sports clubs, groups, squads and coaching If you are coaching you MUST hire a lane.
Levels
BABY & ME
6 Months to 2 years old’s bonding with Mum/Dad in the water. You can expect lots of songs, activities and games to make learn to swim fun for you and your child. 20-30 Minute Lesson.
BLUE & ME
Introducing: water safety, Basic Floating, Confidence, Streamline. WITH MUM/DAD still in the water
Gaining water familiarisation and confidence for when they move into a Blue Lesson without parents in the water.
BLUE
Mastering: Water safety, Basic Floating, Streamline – Advanced blue: Introducing over arm action
RED
Concentrating/mastering: Over arm action & Swimming distance
Advanced Red- introducing: Bilateral Breathing – Freestyle & Backstroke
GREEN
Mastering: Bilateral Breathing – Freestyle, Backstroke & Increasing swimming distance
YELLOW
Mastering Distance in freestyle & Backstroke, and Introducing breaststroke. Advanced yellow: mastering breaststroke
PURPLE
Mastering Distance in freestyle, Backstroke & Breaststroke. Introducing Butterfly. Advanced Purple: Mastering Butterfly & Introducing Tumble Turns.
MINISQUAD
Aimed at improving fitness and technique to prepare for squads and carnivals. 45 minutes
ADULT PROGRAM
Private and group lessons available for any adult who would like to learn to swim or correct their technique. Classes run for 30 minutes and are at times when the pool is not busy to maximise productivity and comfort in the water.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRIVATES
Run during the school holidays. Private lessons are 3 in one week for 30 mins each. These are beneficial for both confidence and stroke correction for the individual.
MULTI AWARD WINNING SWIM SCHOOL
All Instructors are Austswim and Royal Life Qualified.
BECOMING AN QUALIFIED TEACHER?
You can complete your Austswim Practical Training and get Assessed with us!
| BABY & ME | 6 Months to 2 years old’s bonding with Mum/Dad in the water. You can expect lots of songs, activities and games to make learn to swim fun for you and your child. 20-30 Minute Lesson. |
| BLUE & ME |
Introducing: water safety, Basic Floating, Confidence, Streamline. WITH MUM/DAD still in the water Gaining water familiarisation and confidence for when they move into a Blue Lesson without parents in the water. |
| BLUE | Mastering: Water safety, Basic Floating, Streamline – Advanced blue: Introducing over arm action |
| RED |
Concentrating/mastering: Over arm action & Swimming distance Advanced Red- introducing: Bilateral Breathing – Freestyle & Backstroke |
| GREEN |
Mastering: Bilateral Breathing – Freestyle, Backstroke & Increasing swimming distance |
| YELLOW | Mastering Distance in freestyle & Backstroke, and Introducing breaststroke. Advanced yellow: mastering breaststroke |
| PURPLE | Mastering Distance in freestyle, Backstroke & Breaststroke. Introducing Butterfly. Advanced Purple: Mastering Butterfly & Introducing Tumble Turns. |
| MINISQUAD | Aimed at improving fitness and technique to prepare for squads and carnivals. 45 minutes |
| ADULT PROGRAM | Private and group lessons available for any adult who would like to learn to swim or correct their technique. Classes run for 30 minutes and are at times when the pool is not busy to maximise productivity and comfort in the water. |
| SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRIVATES | Run during the school holidays. Private lessons are 3 in one week for 30 mins each. These are beneficial for both confidence and stroke correction for the individual. |
MULTI AWARD WINNING SWIM SCHOOL
All Instructors are Austswim and Royal Life Qualified.
BECOMING AN QUALIFIED TEACHER?
You can complete your Austswim Practical Training and get Assessed with us!
POOL SUPERVISION – YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY
Our 8-lane lap swimming pool is not a lifeguarded pool. While we provide a safe and welcoming environment, it is the responsibility of parents and guardians to actively supervise their children at all times.
A CHILD CANNOT BE LEFT ALONE UNLESS THEY ARE 14YRS OR OLDER
Active Supervision – What Does It Mean?
– Stay within arm’s reach if your child is not a confident swimmer
If your child cannot swim independently, you must enter the water with them
– Drowning can happen in seconds – never rely on flotation devices or noodles as a substitute for supervision
– Watching from the side is NOT active supervision
– Don’t assume it won’t happen to you – we’ve seen parents have to jump in fully clothed when they thought their child was safe!
– Recreational Lanes:
We have two designated recreational lanes for families, rehabilitation, and gentle exercise. These are not play areas – children must be actively supervised.
POOL RESPECT & ETIQUETTE – HELP US KEEP IT SAFE FOR EVERYONE
No Swimming in Lesson Lanes or on Steps
- Lesson lanes are strictly for swimming lessons only.
- Steps must remain clear during lesson times.
Lap Lane Etiquette
- Shared lanes – if passing another swimmer, swim past on the right
- Stick to the left when swimming
- Check both directions before moving across lanes
- Lane availability is posted at reception
Recreational Activities & Aerobics
- Must be done only in the designated recreational lanes
- No running or horseplay in or around the pool
Patience & Preparedness
- Be mindful of others sharing the pool
- Bring your goggles and a respectful attitude
Thank you for respecting our rules and helping us create a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone!
ENQUIRE NOW
SWIM SCHOOL POLICIES
Learn to Swim Fees
All fees are to be paid Upfront at the time of enrolment or you will be unable to enroll. If you are wanting to add an active kids voucher to your account this MUST be brought at the time of enrolment or emailed with the correct DOB.
Cancellation/Credit Lessons
All cancellation or credit lessons MUST fill out a form and attach documentation if required. If you wish to cancel your lessons you are required to fill out a cancellation form IN FULL with relevant medical certificate and documentation attached. Please note any cancellations after Week 1 of the Term that do not provide the relevant medical documentation will incur an additional 2 weeks to be paid.
Overdue Payments
A $20 overdue fee will be added to your swimming account if it is not finalised by the date invoiced. This is only if a voucher is not brought in before the cut off date.
Supervision
Parents/guardians are expected to remain within the facility for the duration of the lessons. Under NO circumstances are you allowed to leave the premises.
COACHING/LANE HIRE POLICY
It is a conflict of interest against our learn to swim school and other organisations who hire lanes from the Healthclub for coaching purposes, for anyone who has not hired a lane to be using lanes for instruction/coaching. Failure to comply may affect your membership and ability to hire lanes in the future.
Private Lessons
Private lessons must be paid for in full at the time of booking, and are only available on application. If payment is not made the spot will not be held. There are no refunds for private lessons. 1-2 people ONLY.
Photography
You must ask permission to use camera/video equipment in any swim lesson.
POOL SUPERVISION POLICY
Children under 14 years of age are not allowed entry unless under supervision of a person 17 years or older.
Parents and Carers should supervise their children at all times.
Children 0-5yrs
Parent/Guardian MUST BE IN THE WATER AT ALL TIMES. Within arms reach of your child.
Children 6-10 years
Parents/Guardians must be constantly supervising/watching the children in the water. Be prepared to get wet and enter the water with this age group.
Children 11-14 years
It is recommended that parents/guardians check up on their child by physically going to the point where they are in or around the water.
LESSONS ONCE PURCHASED ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
