technique courses

Front crawl technique courses are foundation of Swim Smart. We've been running these courses since 2018 and put 1000s of swimmers through them. We offer in water coaching, video feedback, a practice guide to follow between classes, drill demo videos to refer back to and unlimited support between classes. 

You'll need a swim suit, goggles and short swimming fins. If you want to purchase anything directly from Swim Smart we will have samples to try during the first class to ensure correct sizing. All courses take place at the Jewish Community Centre on Oak & 41st.

We will have a staggered Fall registration on Wednesday 12 August:

• 9:00 am for Masters
• 9:15 am for Level 4
• 9:30 am for Level 3
• 9:45 am for Level 2
• 10:00 am for Level 1

Stuck between courses unsure which level to sign up for? Then we recommend to level down. We can always make it harder for you if needed!

Aka the comfort course. Suitable for anyone who struggles to swim 25m or is uncomfortable swimming in the deep end. Learn the skills you need to swim with confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Must be comfortable putting your face in the water, otherwise start with private lessons. 

• Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm, 6 weeks from Nov 2 until Dec 7 for $240

Aka the confidence course. You can swim 25m and survive in the deep end, but feel breathless and need to rest after each length. You'd like to swim further with less effort, more comfort and confidence (and without fins). This Fall all the courses are progressive, starting with Level 2 content and moving into Level 3 content when the group is ready for it.

• Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm, 12 weeks from Sept 22 until Dec 8 for $480
• Fridays 2:00 - 3:00 pm, 11 weeks from Sept 25 until Dec 11 for $440 (no class Oct 9)

Aka the efficiency course. You can swim 50m without stopping and are comfortable in the deep end. You already know that your technique is inefficient but are unsure what to do about it. You are in need of a tune up so you can swim with less effort. Perhaps you want to swim for health and fitness, or maybe you harbour secret ambitions to do a triathlon one day? This Fall all the courses are progressive, starting with Level 3 content and moving into Level 4 content when the group is ready for it.

• Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm, 10 weeks from Sept 23 until Dec 9 for $400 (no class Sept 30, Nov 11)
• Fridays from 3:05 - 4:05 pm, 11 weeks from Sept 25 until Dec 11 for $440 (no class Oct 9)

Aka the propulsion course. Suitable for anyone who can swim 100m+ front crawl without stopping. You want to swim faster and further, fine tune your stroke, learn the key skills to race with confidence, and you enjoy training. This Fall all courses are progressive, starting with Level 4 content and moving into Masters content when the group is ready for it.

• Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm, 12 weeks from Sept 24 until Dec 10 for $480
• Fridays 4:10 - 5:10 pm, 11 weeks from Sept 25 until Dec 11 for $440 (no class Oct 9)
• Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 am, 9 weeks from Oct 17 until Dec 12 for $360