Welcome to Kings Swim School
Christchurch
As the premier destination for Christchurch swimming lessons, we proudly cater to swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
Our educationally designed Learn to Swim programme ensures a smooth and safe transition for children, teens, and adults from land to water.
At Kings, we understand that mastering any skill, including swimming, takes time and dedication.
We prioritise building confidence, mastering new techniques, and refining each stroke as our swimmers progress. Join us and dive into a rewarding journey in the water!
Swimming, like any skill, takes time to perfect. At Kings, we focus on building confidence, mastering new techniques, and refining every stroke as swimmers progress.
Class Skills
and Progression
At Kings Swim School, we believe in being as transparent as possible. We invite you to explore what our Baby and Preschool lessons involve and how each stage of learning is carefully designed to support your child’s development in the water. Feel free to discover the unique approach we take to ensure every swimmer gains confidence and skill from an early age.
Babies & Pre-school Swimming Programme
Cuddlefish Level
Age: Babies from 3 months – 1 year. Parent required in the water.
Skills we are working towards in Cuddlefish:
- Safe entries and exits
- Intro to bubbles and spurting (breath control)
- Kicking, reaching and holding onto pool edge
- Water safety
- + more
Wigglefish Level
Age: Babies from 1 – 2 years.
Parent required in the water.
Skills we are working towards in Wigglefish:
- Safe entries and exits
- Encouraging bubbles and spurting (breath control)
- Kicking, reaching and holding onto pool edge
- Introduction to back floating
- + more
Pufferfish Level
Age: Toddlers from 2 – 3 years.
Parent required in the water.
Skills we are working towards in Pufferfish:
- Safe entries and exits
- Introduction to diving for underwater objects
- Kicking, reaching and holding pool edge
- Bubbles and breath control
- Kicking on the front
- + more
School Age Swimming Programme
Level 1
Down Under
Skills we are working towards in
Level 1:
- Safe Entry
- Blow bubbles in the water
- Walk, run and jump in the water confidently
- Float on back with support
+ more
Level 2
Getting on Top
Skills we are working towards in
Level 2:
- Safe entry
- Unaided starfish on front
- Unaided starfish on back
- Kick on front arms extended
- Kick on back with board or flotation device
+ more
Level 3
Moving Through
Skills we are working towards in
Level 3:
- Streamline or arms extended kick on front
- Rolling front to back for safety
- Breaststroke arms with freestyle kick
- Fly kick/Wiggly worm
+ more
Swimming Levels and Progression
at Kings Swim School
At Kings Swim School, we ensure that every child progresses at their own pace. Our swim programme is designed to help children develop their technical swimming skills in a structured yet enjoyable way.
Our Deck Supervisors are constantly monitoring and assessing children during their lessons. When they observe that a child is ready to move up, they conduct an assessment. Each level of our programme has specific skills and tasks that need to be mastered before advancing.
We believe in encouraging progression without pressure, allowing children to grow in confidence while having fun in the water. Our focus is on individual development, ensuring that every child enjoys their learning journey with us.
Visit our Modern Pool Facility
Kings Swim School Pool, Christchurch
After 30 years of operation, initially with our first pool in Aidanfield then moving to and outgrowing our second pool in Upper Riccarton, it was time for a high performance, cost effective pool venue to enable us to keep up with rapidly growing demand for our swimming classes.
We chose an innovative solution for our new pools, using New Zealand’s first fully enclosed sprung structure, a high-performance tensioned membrane building with a high level of thermal insulation, brought in from North America.
Find out why Kings Swim School is the place for you!
Not sure what level class your child should join?
Use our handy assessment questionnaire to find out.
Download Our App
Kings now has a mobile app that makes it easy for parents to enrol, check your student’s attendance, change bookings and more — all from your phone. Enable push notifications and never miss an announcement from us again! We are excited to share our new app with you and hope that you enjoy staying connected on the go.