In partnership with ‘Technology for Ageing and Disability Tasmania’ (TADTas), Clarence Aquatic Centre is now offering a subsidised inclusive swimming program.
Available from the July School Holidays is a swimming program specifically for children living with a disability. The program is to allow participants to experience the water and gain water safety and swimming skills, reinforcing these learnings over one week as they participate in a 45min lesson each day.
To join the program, participants will need:
- Some familiarisation with the water. The program will be held in a pool that is 1m in depth.
- Swimwear, cap and goggles
- Any other equipment that will allow safe participation in the aquatic environment (please call us if you are unsure).
Please note: our shallow water Program Pool will be undergoing maintenance during this period so we are unable to cater for young beginners during this time. If your child is a beginner, please email us as we will contact you for our following program in September.
Program 1:
- Dates: Monday 10 July – Friday 14 July inclusive
- Time: Between 10:30am and 12:00pm (to be allocated upon enrolment)
Program 2:
- Dates: Monday 17 – Friday 21 July inclusive
- Time: Between 10:30am and 12:00pm (to be allocated upon enrolment)
Class sizes: Classes will be capped at a maximum of four participants.
Cost: TBC based on subsidy amount (rough estimate is $50 for 5 lessons)
*please note, this program is not eligible for a further NDIS subsidy.
How to reserve your spot:
Please email swimschooltas@ymca.org.au by 7th July for Program 1 or 12th July for Program 2
- Which week is your preference? If you can do both – let us know!
- What are your child’s needs?
- Do they need a carer to assist with mobility?
- What is your child’s previous experience in the water?
Following receipt of this information, we will confirm your place in the program and your payment will be taken through the enrolment process. Please email swimschooltas@ymca.org.au with the subject “inclusive swimming program” if you have any further questions.
