GOswim Academy

Available at:

  • Pelican Park Recreation Centre
  • Yawa Aquatic Centre

GOswim Academy

Developed in partnership with industry experts, GOswim Academy is a component of the GOswim program. Helping kids across Australia develop their swimming skills at a pace that’s right for them. At Mornington Peninsula Shire Active, we want to encourage continued participation in aquatic activity including involvement in competitive swimming and swimming for health and wellbeing.

GOswim Academy

Learn to Swim Membership

Administration Fee
$21.00
Learn to Swim Membership
$22.00
GOswim progression Chart

GOswim Academy is designed for students aged between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. It’s perfect for kids ready for junior squads or for those who are interested in getting ready for the competitive swimming club environment.

The Curriculum

The curriculum for this program builds on the core and foundation elements learnt in swimming and water safety education. Each skill is broken down into segmented and achievable components that streamline and refine technique and enhance the development of efficiency and endurance.

GOswim Academy 1

  • Demonstrate different water entry and exit methods based on different scenario and water environment
  • Practice being able to swim different strokes at different speeds. Work out which stroke and speed is required to get to a finishing point in a desired time
  • Practice being in a position of danger, be able to analyse the surroundings and select the method to navigate obstacles in order to reach a point of safety
  • Be able to reflect on their own current level of competency and be able to select a target that is attainable within the selected timeframe, with a knowledge of how to achieve it

GOswim Academy 2

  • Develop the ability to recognise their current endurance level for each stroke and therefore be able to suitably select a stroke in which to swim to reach the desired destination
  • Practice using an aquatic skill that can be converted or utilised in another aquatic discipline (e.g. water polo)
  • Practice performing racing skills. Understanding the rules for the event and how to best to maximise their own performance
  • Be able to analyse their own current swimming ability and select an area of improvement with an understanding of how to achieve it
  • Swim 400m using a variety of nominated strokes

Students Gain Access To:

Weekly Lessons

Enjoy weekly swimming lessons throughout the year for 48 weeks.

Easy and Affordable Payments

Swimming lessons are more affordable and can be easily managed with our direct debit system.

Ongoing Enrolment

Preventing the need to re-enrol each term and offering you a preferred lesson time.

Active World App

Communicate and stay in touch with your child's progression via the Active World App.

Four Weeks FREE

Enjoy free family swim access for 4 weeks over the summer.

Plus, One Week Summer Swimming Program

One-week Summer Swimming Program.

Download the Active World App

GOswim is fully integrated into Active World's App to enhance parent communication with the Yawa swim school team. ​

Features of the App include:

  • Parents identify and track students’ progress through our clearly defined pathway.
  • Availability of digital encouragement awards as students progress through each stage and element of the program
  • Parents gain access to online information, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, learning activities, learning outcomes and other assessment criteria. 
  • Parents gain awareness of the student's application of knowledge, skills, and understanding of swimming and water safety.

Download the app to login or enrol - use the code YAWA or PELICAN

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