Babies & Pre-school

Attention Level 7, 8 ,9 & SwimFit Squad The next "Have A Go" race is happening on thisSunday 9 March at Jellie Park. For full event details, including the Registration Page, check your email or visit the SCWC Events Page. There is no cost to participate! 👉 https://wearescwc.org/events/have-a-go-carnival-march-2025 Reminders: • Please wear your Kings Swim School Swimming Cap. • Look for the Vikings maroon or Kings Blue T-shirts to find the designated race area for your child. Parents will sit in the spectator seating, but you're welcome to stay with your child if they're feeling nervous. Let’s get ready to swim! 🏅

Exciting news! We’ve expanded our Baby & Pre-School classes to accommodate more little swimmers! 🏊‍♀️✨ End the week on a high note by enjoying a fun, warm swimming session with your little one! It’s the perfect opportunity for them to develop cognitive skills, build a love for the water, and start learning essential swimming techniques. 💧 These spots will fill up fast, so make sure to book today! Head online to answer a few quick questions to find the ideal class, or give us a call at 03 341 7579 to speak with us directly. 📞 👉 Book a class - https://www.swimkings.co.nz/kings-swim-assessment/ Our heated facility is the perfect place to learn with your little one – all year round! 🌊

🚨 New 45-Minute Swim Classes for Levels 5 & 6! 🚨 Starting Monday 3 March, we're offering 45-minute classes to help swimmers master skills like freestyle breathing, backstroke, and breaststroke. 🏊‍♀️💦 We’re excited to offer these classes exclusively to our Kings Swim family as a first priority! 🏊‍♀️💦 Why switch to a longer class? ✅ More time to refine techniques ✅ Build confidence with extra practice ✅ Get more personalised feedback from instructors Full details have been sent via email, so be sure to check your inbox for more information! 📧 Spaces are limited as we roll out these new lesson times. For any inquiries, please contact us at info@swimkings.co.nz. We’re committed to helping your child succeed, and we’re excited to offer this new option for families who feel their child could benefit from a little extra time. Of course, sticking with shorter lessons is completely fine too—whatever works best for your family! Thank you for being part of our swim family! 💙🌊 #SwimFamily #ChildSuccess #FlexibleOptions #SwimLife #SupportingGrowth #ProudSwimCommunity

🌊 Vikings Swim Club Have-a-Go Race Day! 🎉 Kings Swim School swimmers (Levels 7, 8, 9, SwimFit Squad) and Vikings Swim Club members – you’re invited to the Kings/Vikings Have-a-Go Race Day! Join us for a relaxed afternoon of racing, relays, and fun in the pool. It’s the perfect chance to meet swimmers, make new friends, and enjoy some friendly competition. Whether your child is a competitive swimmer or just there to have fun, this event is all about community and enjoying the water together! 💦 📅 When: Sunday 16 February ⏰ Time: 2.30pm – 4.30pm 📍 Where: Kings Swim School We can’t wait to see you there – let’s make it a great afternoon! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️ #LetsMakeWaves #SwimFun #VikingsSwimClub #KingsSwimSchool

🌟 Have a Go Carnivals 2025 – Save the Dates! 🌟 For all our swimmers from Level 7 to SwimFit Squad, Swimming Canterbury West Coast have confirmed the 2025 "Have a Go" Carnivals dates! Please mark these in your calendar. These carnivals are a fantastic way to experience racing in a fun and supportive environment. 🏊‍♀️✨ Feel free to register your child here: https://wearescwc.org/have-a-go-events It’s all about getting out there, trying new things, and enjoying every moment in the pool! 🙌💙 #HaveAGoCarnivals #SwimmingFun #KingsSwimSchool #SwimStrong #TrySomethingNew

Prepare your child for their School & Zone Swimming Competitions! 📍Last chance to join our Intensive Holiday Programme - starting next week! 🏊‍♂️🏅 With school competitions kicking off in February, this programme is ideal for confident primary and intermediate swimmers (Year 4 and above) to refine their technique, build stamina, and gain racing confidence. 📅 Programme Details: *Dates: Mon 20 Jan – Fri24 Jan 2025 *Duration: 5 days, 45-minute lessons *Location: Kings Swim School *Cost: $40 *Eligibility: Kings Members: Level 7 and above Non-members: Must comfortably swim 100m+ ⏰ Session Times: 9:15am – 10:15am 10:15am – 11:00am *What the Intensive Programme will offer: Starts Turns Diving Warm-up Advice Stroke Correction Relay Changeovers Training from Vikings Assistant Coach & former National Swimmer Spaces are limited. 👉 For more details and to secure your spot, visit: www.swimkings.co.nz/intensive-holiday-programme

Just a friendly reminder that lessons are back from Monday 13 January! We’re really looking forward to seeing you all again, hearing about your holidays, and getting back into the pool. This year, we’re excited to help build confidence, further develop swimming skills, and enjoy all the fun that comes with being in the water. Whether it’s learning a new skill and mastering it, or simply feeling more at home in the pool, we’re here to support you. 🙌 See you next week!

We hope everyone has had a fantastic break over the Christmas and New Year period! For those still enjoying some downtime, we hope you're making the most of this special family time. At Kings Swim School, we've been busy during the holiday season. We're pleased to share that we've added brand-new seating to our facility! A big thank you to the team at HITECH Engineering for bringing this project to life. 🙌 🪑 The new seating will provide more space and comfort for everyone when swimming lessons return on Monday 13 January. We're looking forward to seeing you all again soon! #KingsSwimSchool #SwimmingLessons #LearnToSwim #FamilyTime #CommunitySupport #NewYearImprovements #ThankYouHITECH #SwimmingGoals #StaySafeInWater

🌟 Kickstart 2025 with Our January Holiday Programme! 🌟 Start the new year strong with our January Holiday Programme, running from 6-24 January 2025! 🎉 Whether they’re looking to sharpen their skills or just starting to build confidence in the water, this programme offers daily lessons in a supportive and engaging environment. It’s the perfect way to make a splash in the new year! 🏊‍♂️ If your child hasn’t had much swimming time this summer, this is a great opportunity to catch up and build valuable skills for a lifetime of safe swimming. 🗓️ Dates: 6-24 January 2025 👶 Ages: 5 years and up How to Book: Don’t wait too long—spaces are limited and fill up fast! Secure your spot now through the iClass app or on our website. 👉 Book Now: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/dec-jan-2025-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ #KingsSwimSchool #HolidayProgramme

🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Kings Swim School! 🎄 To all our wonderful Kings customers, we’d like to say a huge thank you for your support throughout the year. We’ve loved seeing so many of you grow in confidence and skill in the water! 🏊‍♂️💙 Wishing you and your families a joyful Christmas and a fantastic New Year filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of swimming adventures. 🎅✨ We can’t wait to see you back in the pool in 2025! Stay safe and enjoy the holidays. From the team at Kings Swim School 🐠

Kings Swim School Hours & January Holiday Programmes 2025 Here’s a quick update on our holiday hours for Babies/Pre-school, School Age, and SwimFit weekly lessons: Last lessons for 2024: Sunday 22 December 2024 We’re back for 2025: Monday 8 January 2025 🌟 Holiday Programmes – Book Now for January! 🌟 Make the most of the break with our Holiday Programmes, including the Intensive School Holiday Programme. These are perfect for giving your child a confidence boost in the water, building skills for school swimming, or preparing for zones. Check them out and book here: 👉 January Holiday Programme 2025 https://www.swimkings.co.nz/dec-jan-2025-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ 👉Intensive Holiday Programme 2025 https://www.swimkings.co.nz/intensive-holiday-programme/ 🎯 Spots are limited and filling up fast! #KingsSwimSchool #HolidayProgrammes #SwimLessons #IntensiveSwimming #WaterConfidence #SchoolSwimming #SwimFit #NZKidsSwimming

🏊‍♀️ From Babies to Competitive Swimming – Pathways at Kings Swim School! 🏊🏻‍♂️ At Kings Swim School, we’re more than just a place to learn to swim—we’re a family-friendly, one-stop destination for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Whether your little one is starting with our baby and pre-school lessons, progressing through our School Age programme, private lessons, or advancing to our non-competitive SwimFit squad and competitive Vikings squads, we’re here to support every step of their journey. The best part? As your swimmer progresses, they’ll always have Kings as their swim home. You won’t have to change locations, and we do our best to accommodate siblings swimming at the same time! With our focus on safety, skill development, and fostering a life-long love for swimming, we’re committed to helping swimmers achieve their goals—big and small! 💦 To find out more about our swimming programmes follow the links below, or give our friendly reception team a call at 03 341 7579. 👉Babies & Pre-school Programme: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/babies-pre-schoolers/ 👉School Age Programme: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/school-age-programme/ 👉SwimFit - Non-competitive Squad https://www.swimkings.co.nz/swimfit-squad/ 👉Vikings - Competitive Squads https://www.swimkings.co.nz/vikings-squad/ #KingsSwimSchool #SwimmingJourney #LearnToSwim #FamilyFriendly #swimfit

Intensive Holiday Programme for School & Zone Swimming 2025 We’re excited to launch our Intensive Holiday Programme to help swimmers prepare for School Swimming Sports and Zone Competitions which start from February 2025! 🏊‍♂️🏅 This programme is designed for confident Primary and Intermediate swimmers (Year 4 and above) to refine techniques, build stamina, and gain confidence for racing. 📅 Programme Details: * Dates: Monday 20 January – Friday 24 January 2025 * Duration: 5 days, 45-minute lessons * Location: Kings Swim School * Cost: $40 * Who: * Kings Members: Level 7 and above * Non-members: Must swim 100m+ comfortably Limited spots available! 👉 For full details and bookings, visit our website: www.swimkings.co.nz/intensive-holiday-programme

🌟 School Holidays Are Just Around the Corner... and so is our School Holiday Programme! 🌟 When Clare signed her kids up for the school holiday programme, they absolutely loved it! We’d love to see your children there too! Head to our website for all the info and to lock in your spot. 📅 Dates to Remember: ➡️ December Programme: 16-20 Dec 2024 ➡️ January Programme: 6-24 Jan 2025 👉 Book Now: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/dec-jan-2025-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ Let’s make this summer full of fun, growth, and unforgettable moments in the pool, lakes, the ocean, rivers, watering holes, or the beach—always keeping water safety in mind! 💦

🐡 Our FIRST Pre-School Holiday Programme 🐠 We’re excited to launch Kings first-ever Pre-School Holiday Programme! 🎉 A full week of swimming can work wonders for your child’s swimming skills, giving them a great boost just in time for a fun-filled summer! 🏊‍♀️☀️ Give the gift of swimming this summer and watch your little one grow in confidence and ability. 💪 Special Rates: Kings Members – $35 Non-Members – $40 (Usually $80 per week) Dates: Monday 6 January – Friday 10 January 2025 Ages: 4-5 years Kings Levels: Nemos, Seahorse, and Tiddlers Non-member: If you're a non-member, please complete an in-water assessment to ensure your child is placed in the correct class. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to boost your child’s swimming skills this summer!🌟 👉 Book now to secure your spot! 👉 Book Here: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/kings-swim-assessment/ #KingsSwimming #HolidayProgramme #LearnToSwim #SwimSkills #SummerReady #PreSchoolSwimming #SwimmingFun #ChristchurchKids #GiftOfSwimming #SwimConfidence

🏊‍♀️ Reminder: Have a Go Races Coming Up! 🏊‍♂️ A quick heads-up to all our School Age Programme & SwimFit Squad members about the exciting Have a Go Races happening soon! 🎉 Have a Go Carnival - Sunday 24 November * Meet Todd & Eliana: 9.45 am * Racing starts from: 10.30am * Date: Sunday 24 November 2024 * Location: Matatiki Hornby Pool - 5 Smarts Road, Hornby, Christchurch * Time: 10.00am – 12.30pm (approx). For full event details ®gistration, click on the links below: 👉 Registration: Please register your child if you wish to attend: https://wearescwc.org/have-a-go-registration 👉 Information Booklet: https://tinyurl.com/HaveagoBooklet Have a Go - Triton Swim Meet - Sunday 1 November * Meet Eliana: 9.00am (warm up) * Racing starts from: 9.45am * Date: Sunday 1 December 2024 * Location: Jellie Park Recreation & Sports Centre - 295 Ilam Road, Burnside * Time of event: 9.00am – 12.30pm (approx).�👉 Information Booklet: https://tinyurl.com/TritonSwimMeet #HaveAGo #SwimMeet #TritonSwimMeet #SwimmingFun #SwimLife #ChristchurchSwimming #SwimSquad #SchoolAgeSwim #SwimFit

🌟 School Age Holiday Programme - Dec-Jan 2025 🌟 We’re excited to announce our December Holiday Programme and January Holiday Programme! 🎉 This is a great chance for your child to boost their swimming skills with lessons each day, designed to help them improve quickly and get ready for summer! 🏊‍♂️ Special Rates: For Kings Swim School Members: 1 Week: $35 2 Weeks: $70 3 Weeks: $100 4 Weeks: $125 For Non-Members: 1 Week: $40 2 Weeks: $75 3 Weeks: $105 4 Weeks: $130 🗓️ Dates: December Programme: 16-20 Dec 2024 January Programme: 6-24 Jan 2025 Ages: 5 years old and up How to Book: Bookings are first-come, first-served, as our holiday programme fills up fast. You can book via the iClass app or website. 👉 Book Now: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/dec-jan-2025-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ #KingsSwimSchool #HolidayProgramme #SwimmingFun #SummerReady #BookNow

A Griffith University study found that children in swimming lessons are months ahead of their peers in key skills like oral expression, maths logic, and reading! Swimming is more than just fun in the water; it’s a great way to build your child’s confidence, comfort, and overall well-being. With summer approaching, it’s the ideal time to help them sharpen their skills! ✅ Improve strength, endurance, and overall well-being. ✅ Equip children with essential water safety knowledge for this summer. ✅ Ensure children are ready to swim confidently with their classmates in 2025. Give your child the gift of swimming so they can enjoy a summer full of fun and safety in the water! #SwimmingLessons #ChildDevelopment #WaterSafety #SummerFun #ConfidenceInTheWater #HealthyKids #LearningThroughPlay

🌞 Many schools engage in swimming lessons throughout the school year as part of their curriculum, so why not give your little one a head start before they start school? Our swimming lessons are a fantastic way for them to build confidence in the water, learn essential safety skills, and have fun this summer! 🏊‍♂️💖 #swimkings #watersafety #funinthesun2024 #chchswimming #chchswimminglessons

🌟Did You Know? 🌟 Did you know that regular swimming lessons can significantly improve your child’s co-ordination and confidence in the water? At Kings Swim School, we’re dedicated to providing a safe and engaging environment for all our swimmers. Here are some more fun facts for you on what we offer here at Kings. Stay tuned for more Did You Knows! 🏊‍♀️✨ #swimkings #didyouknow #swimmingfun #confidenceinwater #learnandswim

🌟Did You Know? with Kings Swim School🌟 We’re excited to share some informative "Did You Know?" facts about Kings Swim School with you over the next few weeks. We hope these insights give you a closer look at what we’re all about. If you have any questions or curiosities, just send us a message, and we’ll be happy to include them in our Did You Know? series. Stay tuned for the fun facts! 🏊‍♂️🏅 #swimkings #didyouknow #watersafety #swimmingprogrammes #summeriscoming☀️

We've been planning our classes and holiday programmes through to the end of the year, and we have great news! The upcoming school holiday programme will be just $40 per week, or $80 for two weeks. First in first served, so don't miss out!

🌟 Set - Oct School Holiday Programme – Only $40 per Week! 🌟 Bookings are now open for our Sep - Oct School Holiday Programme! Secure your spot today and superboost your child’s swimming skills. This special promo offer is sure to fill up quickly! 👦👧 WHO: Kids aged 4 years and 10 months and up 🗓️ WHEN: *Week One: Monday 30 September – Friday 4 October *Week Two: Monday 7 October – Friday 11 October BOOK NOW! Spots are limited and filling up fast. Reserve your child’s place on a first-come, first-served basis through iClass or our website. Follow links to book: 👉iClass - https://tinyurl.com/SepOctHolidayProgramme 👉 Website - https://www.swimkings.co.nz/sep_oct-2024-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ Get ahead and get your child confident in the water for this summer! 🌟🏊‍♂️ #swimkings #schoolholidayprogramme #summeriscoming

Another lovely review from a satisfied customer! Thank you for sharing your feedback and for trusting us with your daughter's water safety and swimming education. 💙 #SwimKings #happycustomersreview😍

World Drowning Prevention Day - Thursday 25 July As it's World Drowning Prevention Day — something that is very close to our hearts at Kings — we are dedicated to reducing drowning statistics in New Zealand and Christchurch. That's why we're committed to providing a quality learn-to-swim programme for babies, preschoolers, school-age children, adults, and schools. It's crucial to introduce children to the aquatic environment in a controlled and safe manner, where our instructors can help develop important swimming and water safety skills for you or your child. We're all in this together. Hard-Hitting NZ Statistics: 2023-2024 Summer Drownings * 29 people drowned from 1 December 2023 to 29 February 2024. 2022/23 Summer Drownings * 49 people drowned from 1 December 2022 to 28 February 2023. (Note: This includes six drowning deaths due to Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023.) Drownings by Gender 83% of 2023 drowning fatalities were male. 17% were female. Give the gift of water safety to your family—it's fun, a lifelong skill, and ensures enjoyable summer days in the water! See more insights here: www.watersafetynz.org/drowning-insights

🌟 We love hearing from our satisfied customers! A big thanks to Emma for sharing her feedback with us. 🙌 🏊‍♂️ We are always keen to hear from you! If you have a moment, please feel free to send us feedback at info@swimkings.co.nz 💬 #CustomerFeedback #HappyCustomers #KingsSwimSchool

✨If you're a swimmer and have wanted to try our new Kings Swim School facility - now's your chance! ✨ Join us for $5 public lane swimming on weekday mornings during the school holidays. Our facilities include: 🏊HVAC climate control system 🏊Low chlorine usage 🏊Industry-leading air and pool filtration systems 🏊Spacious changing rooms and showers 🏊Design for neuro-diverse learning 🏊Plenty of on-site parking #seeyousoon #swimmingchch #kingswim

✨🏊Holidays are here and we have something new for you!🥳🏊 While our Holiday Programme is running for the next two weeks, we are also offering lane swimming for just ~$5 per person~. This is open to anyone who wants to come and swim at Kings, and for children who have had a HP class in the morning and want to stay on and swim for a while after class. No bookings required and you can pay by cash or eftpos at reception. Looking forward to seeing you! #swimkings #holidayfun #swimming

Counting down to the July school holidays - what are your plans? If your family is having a 'staycation' this year, don't forget to book your child/ren in for the Kings Holiday Programme. One or two weeks of daily lessons will give them a phenomenal skills boost that will set them up perfectly for the coming summer months. Jump onto our website to book, or call to find out more on 03 341 7579 - our friendly receptionists will help you choose the right classes. #schoolholidays #swimkings #swimminglessons

✨✨Manawatia a Matariki! ✨✨ Happy Matariki - wishing you and your families an enjoyable day on Friday. Just letting you know our pool and class hours (as usual for public holidays). There will be no babies or pre-school classes, but the school age class will run as usual between 2.30 and 7pm. #swimkings #publicholiday #Matariki2024

Great staff training on Sunday. Working on skill development and class management.

🎉 Did you know that you can book a pool party with us?! Our in-pool inflatable is super cool and makes for a memorable birthday party for your water loving kids. Head to our website for more details including pricing or give us a call on 03 3417579. https://www.swimkings.co.nz/pool-parties-at-kings/ #swimkings #birthdayparty #poolparties #partyvenue

🏊🥳✨Bookings are open for the July school holidays for children 4 years 10 months and up. 🏊🌟 🌟Jump onto the Kings website here https://www.swimkings.co.nz/july-2024-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ for all the details. 🌟If you haven't had your children swimming at Kings before, this is a great opportunity to check us out, while giving them a great skills boost with daily lessons. 🌟Pricing is $80 per child for one week, or $150 per child for two weeks. If you have any questions, drop them in the comments below, or give our friendly reception team a call on 03 3417579. #schoolholidays #swimkings #chchswimminglessons

Bookings are open now for the July school holiday programme at Kings.

👑 King’s Birthday Hours - Monday 3 June 👑 Please be advised that King's Swim School will be closed for Pre-school classes from 9.00am-2.00pm. However, our School-Aged Programme will be open from 2.30pm-6.30pm. We look forward to welcoming our school-aged swimmers during these hours!� Thank you for your understanding and continued support.� 🏊‍♂️ King's Swim School Team 🏊‍♀️

🔥🏊😱✨Refer & Win Giveaway: Kings Winter Promotion! 🥳☔️🌟🌟 We are heading into our first Winter season at the new Kings pool facility, and we want to make the most of it with our existing families - and your friends! So we have come up with an awesome monthly giveaway that will reward you for sharing the word about Kings with your friends, family, neighbours, workmates and anyone else you think would benefit from joining us. You and your friends can be in our monthly draw for 🌟$1460 worth of prizes🌟 (each month for 3 months!) https://www.swimkings.co.nz/refer-and-win/ Just click through to our website on the link above for all the details - and keep an eye on our socials because we will be making it very easy for you to enter our prize draws! #referandwin #swimkings #winterfun❄️

The first frosts of the season have been kicking in and while it's getting pretty nippy out there for our early starters, it's always cosy and warm inside the pool at Kings. Don't let the chill put you off! We've got a few exciting things in the works, so keep your eyes peeled for updates 🔥🎉🏊‍♀️⛷#swimkings #keepwarm #swimminglessons

The new term has started and we are seeing plenty of new families joining us at Kings for our school age lessons. If you are looking for a great way to keep your children fit and active over the winter months - and yourself warm indoors while you watch, swimming is the perfect choice. Head to our website to find out what we have to offer. #swimkings #swimminglessons #swimcoach

🌺🕯️ ANZAC Day Hours 🕯️🌺 On this important day, please take note of our adjusted hours: 👶 Babies Programme: CLOSED from 9.00am to 2.00pm 👧 School Aged Programme: OPEN from 2.30pm to 7.00pm We hope you have a peaceful and reflective ANZAC Day. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. #ANZACDay #KingsSwimSchool #Community #Reflection #PeacefulDay

Swimming is a year round sport and a great way to keep your kids active and healthy through the winter months! If you don't have a winter sport planned for this season, get in touch with us about lessons for your school age kids - we have capacity in our after school or weekend classes. #swimyearround #healthykids #swimkings

🏊‍♀️ Don't Forget! 🏊‍♂️ Just a quick reminder to all our customers: our regular weekly lessons are still in full swing during these school holidays! Our Holiday Programme offers extra classes on top of the usual ones, giving your child a boost in their swimming skills & burning off some energy at the same time. 🌟 We've seen great progress in kids who also dive into our week-long swimming programme.🏅 We still have spaces for our swimming holiday programme next week - only 4 days (due to Anzac Day) at $65.00. Get in touch with our reception to book on 03 341 7579 or visit the website. 👉 www.swimkings.co.nz/april-2024-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ See you at the pool soon! #SwimKings #HolidayProgramme #SwimSuccess

How's the first week of your holidays going? Keeping the kids entertained and maintaining your sanity?! We still have some places available in our holiday programme for next week if you are looking for new ways to keep them occupied - and burn off some energy! Get in touch with our reception to book on 03 341 7579 or visit the website. (link in bio). #schoolholidays #swimkings

No matter what the weather or the season, like little Nemo says - "just keep swimming"! Swimming is a year round sport, especially when you can make the most of a fully enclosed indoor swimming facility like Kings. We look forward to welcoming your family to learn to swim with us, even in the winter months! #kingsswim #yearroundsports #justkeepswimming🐠

School holidays kick off on Friday this week - what have you got planned for your kids? We still have spots left on our school holiday programme at Kings Swim School, but make sure you don't miss out - book today! Head to our website https://www.swimkings.co.nz/april-2024-holiday-programme-swim-lessons/ #schoolholidays #swimkings #learntoswim

🔥DID YOU KNOW?🔥 Swimming Leads to Stronger Performance in the Classroom🏆 In a study by the Griffith Institute for Educational Research in Australia, researchers found that children who participated in swim lessons demonstrated more advanced cognitive abilities than other children. From understanding directions to mathematics reasoning, your investment in childhood swim lessons may also be contributing to a stronger performance in the classroom. Despite cooler temps outside, it’s important to keep your children safe and capable around the water. Keeping your child enrolled in year-round swimming lessons not only keeps their skills honed, but it also sets them up for lifelong fun in the water. #swimkings #swimminglessons #keeponswimming🐠

🐰🌷 To all our wonderful Kings Swim School family, wishing you all a hoppy Easter. We hope you can enjoy some quality time with your family and friends. 🌟 Our Easter Hours are as follows: Friday - Closed Saturday - Open Sunday - Open Monday - Open from 2.30pm for after school programme classes. Have a great Easter weekend! 🐣🌸

Easter Hours at Kings Swim School

We are now taking bookings for the April School Holiday Programme at Kings. Book your children in soon so they don't miss out. Perfect to keep them active and engaged during the holidays! (And it's snug and warm inside even when the weather is cooling down out there!) Jump onto our website for more details or talk to our reception team if you need help with your bookings. #swimkings #holidayprogramme #fitandactive

Would you rather be standing on the sidelines in freezing weather watching your kids play sport this winter - or having fun in a nice warm pool with them (or watching them have fun)? We reckon swimming is one of the best year round sports, and our unlimited free make-up sessions make it easy to take a lesson off if your child has a cold or worse, so they don't miss out. Just let us know in advance if they can't make it. #swimkings #winterfun #swimminglessons #kingsswimschool

Getting everyone feeling just as comfortable under the water as on land is what we aim for at Kings. If your kids aren't as comfortable in the water as you would like them to be, get in touch and arrange a visit to our pool in Sockburn. We have capacity for school age children weekdays and weekends and look forward to seeing you! #swimkings #waterbabies #underwater

Introducing our Programme Co-ordinator Anita Schubach. Anita does a great job managing our programmes and features in our most recent video on our YouTube channel, explaining how each of the levels work in our swimming programme. If you are interested to know what skills Kings instructors teach at each level, check it out on https://www.youtube.com/@KingsSwimSchool or on our website Assessment tool page. https://www.swimkings.co.nz/kings-swim-assessment/ #swimkings #swimprogramme #levels

Best Day Ever! 🐬💦 Kings isn't just about lessons - fun in the water is really what we love to see!

Giving your children the gift of being able to swim and being confident in the water, is something that lasts a lifetime. If you're considering swimming lessons for your family, feel free to drop in and visit us at Kings, 218 Main South Road, Sockburn. Give us a call first so someone is available to show you around. 03 341 7579 #swimkings #swimminglessons #watersafety

We still have some capacity for primary and intermediate school age children at our classes after school on weekdays and on weekend mornings. If you are keen to get your children improving their swimming skills with some of the best swim teachers in Christchurch, now is the time to make your bookings. Times below: Monday – Friday 3:15pm – 7pm Saturday – 8:30am – 1:30pm Sunday – 8:30am – 1:30pm Head to our booking portal to see what times and days are available and get booked in! Get in touch with our friendly reception team if you have any questions. https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/kingsswimschool/classes #swimkings #swimminglessons

If you haven't booked into our Technical Day yet, we have a few spots left. This is the best opportunity to prepare if your kids are likely to be competing at Zones later in March. Jump onto our website to enrol. Just $8 per person. https://www.swimkings.co.nz/primary-and-intermediate-schools-technical-day/ #swimkings #technicalday #zones

Kings Swim School in a nutshell - what it's like to have your kids swimming at Kings, our philosophy and what we have to offer. Enjoy the watch! #swimkings #christchurchnz #swimmingschool #swimlessons @vikingsswimmingclub

How's your diving technique? We are thrilled to announce our first ever Swimming Technical Day aimed at educating our swimmers on the rules of competitive swimming and enhancing their skills in various aspects of the sport ahead of the hugely popular Primary and Intermediate Zones Swimming Championships being held at Selwyn on March 25th and 27th. Our Technical Day is being held at Kings on Saturday, March 16 and spaces are limited. Head to our website iclass portal to book under Camps. #technicalday #swimkings

We love seeing our confident young swimmers in the pool - nothing like those pics captured under the water! If you would love to see your children growing in confidence from week to week and you're not learning at Kings yet, give us a call or jump onto our website and book through our online portal. Super easy. #swimkings #swimminglessons #waternymphs

Hi Kings family. We've had an overwhelming amount of interest in babies and pre-school classes over the last month or so, and as a result we have already added a number of extra times to fit in more families. We are now seeking expressions of interest for possible new time slots on Friday afternoons between 3:30pm and 6pm and Saturday afternoons between 1:00pm and 3pm. If you would be interested in regularly booking in your child into one of those time slots, please get in touch with us by email on info@swimkings.co.nz to let us know. Then we can work out the level of demand for those days. We look forward to hearing from you! #swimkings #preschoollessons #swimminglessons

The school term is underway and we are taking bookings for swimming lessons at Kings for children aged 5 years and up. Check our website for our free assessment tool, look up class times for your child and make your bookings. #swimkings #swimminglessons #primaryandintermediateage 🏊‍♀️

Primary and Intermediate Zone 🏊 Swimming Championships🏆are just around the corner and Kings is here to help get your students and children ready to compete at their best! Book in now for our Technical Day on Saturday March 16, 2-3.30pm and make the most of the experience our Olympic level coach Todd Mason and some of our top Vikings Squad swimmers have to offer. Numbers are limited so RSVP quickly to info@swimkings.co.nz and make sure you don't miss out. See more details about what will be covered on our website link: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/primary-and-intermediate-schools-technical-day/ #zones #swimchamps #swimkings

Ben Coombes talks about our UV filtration system at Kings.

At Kings we are Celebrating the Chinese New Year with a special giveaway offer! Enrol with Kings & receive a free Kings Swimming Cap and your first lesson free. Just register your child for a minimum of four lessons and you'll receive the first lesson free of charge. (New customers only). To receive your free cap just mention you've seen this offer on Facebook or Instagram. Happy New Year! #swimkings #chinesenewyear2024🐉 #giveaway

Happy Chinese New Year! We are celebrating the Year of the Dragon 🐉 by supporting the Chinese New Year Festival in the Hagley Park Entertainment Triangle, with food stalls, entertainment, a lantern lighting ceremony and fireworks. Activities start today (Feb 9) from 4.00pm and run through to 9.00pm on Sunday. More details on the website https://springfestival.org.nz/ #HappyChineseNewYear2024 #swimkings #chchnz🇳🇿

At Kings Swim School we work with a number of the local schools who bring their students in for swimming lessons as part of their PE curriculum. We love having them here - and we love it even more when they make us beautiful art to say thanks to their instructors! At the moment we have this gorgeous Thank You art from Room 10 at Our Lady of Victories primary school up in reception. Thanks so much, we love having you! #swimkings #thankyou

Hi Kings fam, just a reminder that if you normally have classes for your school aged children on Tuesdays, we will be open on Waitangi Day (tomorrow) for after school classes as usual. It's a great chance for you to come along and see them in the water. There will be no babies or pre-school lessons tomorrow however. #swimkings #waitangi

Director Pam Berry-Mason talks more about how our children's programme is matched to developmental milestones.

Did you know that Kings has a mobile app for our parents to help keep track of classes, make changes, arrange catch-up sessions and pay online? Super easy to use and very convenient. If you register with Kings for classes in 2024, we'll send you through the link to download and register on the app and make arranging your busy after school schedule a little easier! #swimkings #mobileapp #register #swimminglessons

Schools around Christchurch are back in action this week, and now's the time to make sure you have your children booked in for their after school swimming sessions. Whether they are beginners or more advanced, we have something for everyone at Kings! Get in touch today on 03 341 7579 and get those bookings sorted. Or jump onto our website swimkings.co.nz and check class times and availability through the iclass portal. (Just click the blue Book a Class button at the top of the screen). Looking forward to seeing you soon. #swimkings #swimminglessons #swimschool

The drowning stats for 2023 have been released by @watersafetynz - and they are not good. As a country we need to make more effort to ensure everyone from small children to adults are able to swim and also aware of how to stay safer around water of all kinds. Get in touch with us if you want to know more about booking lessons for any age group. #swimkings #watersafetyawareness #watersafetyNZ #watersafety

Introducing our head coach and director, Todd Mason. He shares the reasons behind building our new facility - and much more. #swimkings #Vikings

Being a designated "Water Watcher" when your children or family members are at the beach, the river or the pool comes with great responsibility, but it's all about ensuring everyone has a fantastic time by the pool - and of course comes home safely! No matter how confident you think your children are in the water, it is vital that children be supervised at all times - and that means truly keeping your eyes peeled. Don't assume that other adults are watching your child or children. Remember, your child is your responsibility. #waterwatcher #supervision #swimkings #drownalliance #watersafety #watersupervision

One of our owners, Pam Berry-Mason talks about how suitable Kings is for neurodiverse swimmers. #neurospicy #neurodivergent #swimkings

With holidays coming to an end soon and school/kura starting next week for most, now's the time to start getting your kids into a back to school routine - just to make the whole transition a lot smoother and less stressful for everyone! We've shared a little back-to-school checklist for you to help get the ball rolling - and of course, a reminder that you can book in for after school swimming lessons at Kings today and even fit in a session or two before school starts to help get them back in the groove. Look forward to seeing you all back on deck! #schoolyear #kura #backtoroutines🏃💪⏰✏️📚

Looking for a new pair of togs for your children? Go for the bright colours, patterns, and neons! Bright and eye-catching colours aren't just fun, they're also easier to spot both in and out of the water. This is particularly important for ensuring safety and quick detection in case of an emergency. Blues, blacks, and other dark colours can become hard to see with water distortion – making it especially challenging to see if someone needs help. If your kids have outgrown last year's togs, drop into Kings on Main South Road to have a look at our range of swimsuits and caps - and make sure your children can be easily seen in the water. #watersafety #drownalliance #swimkings #supervision #watercompetency #lifejackets #emergencypreperation #learntoswim

With temps hitting highs of 30 degrees plus today and tomorrow, heat-related illnesses can often be overlooked during swim and non-swim outdoor times in children and teens. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are two very real concerns during hot months and it's important to understand the difference between the two. Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion can cause symptoms like dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating, and a rapid pulse. Heat Stroke: Heat stroke is more severe and can lead to confusion, unconsciousness, and even life-threatening situations. Knowing the signs of both can help you act swiftly and effectively. Here are some tips to keep your family safe in the heat: Stay Hydrated 🚰: Always drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. Try to carry a water bottle and take regular hydration breaks. Seek Shade 🕶: Take breaks in shaded areas, especially during the hottest parts of the day to reduce overheating. If someone shows signs of heat stroke or exhaustion, it's crucial to seek immediate medical help. Stay safe, and stay hydrated!! 😎 Share this tip with your friends and let's keep everyone safe in the heat. #swimkings #watersafety #ndpa #childsafety #drowningprevention #stayhydrated #heatrelatedillness #heatillness #summerkidactivities #learntoswim

Parent Jackie talks about the new pool facilities at Kings. #swimkings

Parent Pete DeWitt talks about his experiences with Kings and Vikings.

Insights into the Kings Swim School and Vikings Club experience from parent Rachel Bagley. #swimkings #vikingsswimclub

Our after school programme classes kick off for 2024 today and we still have spaces available for new families. If you would like to book, please message us or jump onto our website and click the Book a Class button at the top of the screen. You can use our free assessment tool to work out what level your child is at, then search on the iclass portal to check availability, register and book. #swimkings #swimminglessons #booknow

Why swim at Kings? Our new pools are exceptional and these are some of the reasons why ...

Hi team, hope everyone had a safe and relaxing festive and New Year break. Just a reminder that our after-school and pre-school lessons start from Monday January 15th. #swimkings #2024classes

Just in case you think we only have 'littles' at Kings, here are some recent shots of the Vikings Squad @vikingsswimmingclub who call the Kings Swim School facility home base. Coached by expert swim coaches Todd Mason, Roly Crichton & Alanah Charlton, they are an awesome crew with plenty of stellar results to show for their efforts. Learning to swim with Kings can lead to competition level involvement in swimming if your kids are keen. #vikingsswimclub #swimming #swimkings

Welcome to our first day of 2024 back in the water at Kings! Great to see our Holiday Programme swimmers enjoying their first HP sessions. Bookings are open on our portal for this year's classes for all ages, so if you haven't booked in yet, jump onto the web portal (via our website) to check availability and get your booking sorted. If you need any help, just drop us a message or give us a call. #swimming2024 #swimkings #chchswimminglessons

Just a reminder that our January 2024 Holiday Programme starts on Monday 8th - don't forget! Looking forward to seeing you at the pool 🧜‍♀️🧜‍♂️💦 #swimkings #swimchch #holidayprogramme

Happy New Year! 🐬💦

Splash into 2024! Book your children into our learn to swim classes for the New Year at Kings.

Teach your littles to have fun and be safer in the water in 2024! Book online at Kings Swim School 🦸🏊

Thanks so much to all our staff and families supporting us at Kings in 2023. It's been a huge year with the transition to our new pool and we have loads of exciting developments in store for next year. We close up on Friday and look forward to opening for our Holiday Programme swimmers on January 8th. Have a fabulous, fun and relaxing Christmas and New Year, from Kings. #swimkings #merrychristmas #summer2024🌴☀️

Protect your family by making sure they are safer around water this summer and beyond! 🏊‍♀️ Fences around pools aren’t enough to keep them safe - make sure the smallest members of your family are confident around pools, rivers and at the beach - start them off right with the gift of swimming lessons with Kings. We have a special Christmas gift voucher deal this year - just $150 for 10 lessons. Message us right now to find out more, or give our friendly receptionist a call! #giftvouchers #summersafety #swimminglessons #watersafety #summer2024

Wouldn't you love to have this much energy at the tail end of the year! Always great to see our little swim kings having the best time in the water!! #swimkings #learntoswim #kingsswimschool

We love seeing the youngest members of the Kings Swim family getting their confidence in the water - and spending some quality time with mum or dad of course as well! We couldn't resist sharing this pic from our photo shoot over the weekend - how cute is this little swimmer! When you are planning activities for 2024, we recommend putting swimming lessons high on your list. You can book in for January 2024 and beyond through our website swimkings.co.nz or by calling our reception on 03 341 7579. #swimkings #preschoolclasses #swimmingchch

We love hearing from our happy parents and kids in the Kings Swim family. If you're not already booked for 2024, make sure you jump on in! First lesson is free for new signups, so make sure you don't miss out. #kingsswim #swimchch

As our families are preparing for the end of school in the next few weeks, plus fitting in all the 🎄Christmas parties, 🎁🎈present buying and more 🎉, here are some dates for your calendar. We finish up classes for 2023 on Friday 22nd December so our hardworking team can have a break. 🏖 Our first classes for 2024 begin with the Holiday Programme, kicking off on January 8th. We might possibly be open between Christmas and New Year for lanes and kids play, but keep an eye right here and we will update on the page to let you know. We look forward to seeing you all in 2024 and rolling out some great new initiatives for the Kings Swim family! #summerholidays #kingsswim

Make the most of the next few weeks to enjoy time in our pools before we close (briefly) for Christmas 2023! We'll be open again second week of January 2024 with our Holiday Programme in full swing, so we're looking forward to seeing plenty of new faces along with our Kings family! Look out too for lots of new footage of the pool and feedback from our happy swimmers and parents who are enjoying the new space. #kingsswim #summerholiday #christmas

If you're staying close to home in January and your kids are keen to ramp up their swimming skills - our Holiday Programme for children 4 yrs 10 months and up is the ideal choice. Book them in for 5 days in a row of lessons and just watch their skills and confidence improve! Book one, two or three weeks and you'll have January sorted. Jump to our website for more info and booking details or message us. #KingsSwim #swimminglessons #holidayprogramme #longhotsummer

Fun afternoon taking the new inflatable for a test run. Adults in particular had a whale of a time using their face to break their fall and kids trying desperately to get faster.

The festive season fast approaches! Unsure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Why not give the gift of swimming lessons! Talk to our friendly staff in reception about vouchers for our learn-to-swim programme or our January holiday programme. 03-341-7579 info@swimkings.co.nz #swimming #christmas #christchurchnz #learntoswim

SWIMSAFER Week is here! It's that time of the year again, and we're making a splash for water safety! Let's rally together all week to champion year-round swimming lessons and essential water safety education for everyone. Drownings can happen anywhere, from pools to beaches, rivers, and dams. Our mission is clear: let's make sure everyone is water-safe! Don't miss out on the fun with PJ Masks! #pjmasks #swimsafer365days #swimminglessons #watersafety #sctnz #learntoswim #swimsaferweek2023 #swimsaferweek