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The East Midlands Swimming Academy was established in 1998, by Sally Parkin. Sally has been involved in swimming from a very young age, and has competed at both regional and national levels for swimming and lifesaving.
Swimming is one of the most important life skills that you can teach your children and is the best form of low impact exercise for people of all ages. It develops all the muscles in your body as well as strengthening the heart and lungs. Regular swimming exercise supports the physical development and coordination of children.
The East Midlands Swimming Academy specialises in individual and small group tuition. Our lessons are perfect for people of all ages, we cover every aspect of swimming and teaching, one-2-one, parent and child, group and adult lessons, to all ability levels, from complete beginners to those swimmers who wish to develop their technique or to improve their competitive performance
Our teachers are either ASA or STA qualified and have years of experience behind them, and have been carefully selected, personally by Sally. All EMSA teachers have a fully comprehensive and up to date insurance policy and have passed an enhanced CRB check
Awards
We follow the Amateur Swimming Association’s National Plan for Teaching Swimming (NPTS) as part of our teaching programme.
The NPTS is a comprehensive and progressive teaching programme based upon sound technical and educational principles.
Further details on the scheme can be found at www.britishswimming.org
The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) is the National Governing Body for Swimming throughout England.
Group Definitions
Parent and baby
From 9 months old we will help you to introduce your baby to the water through games, songs and interaction with other babies. It’s a great way to bond with your child or grandchild.
Tadpoles
Maximum 4 children per class, with the teacher joining them in the water for reassurance. Aimed at pre-school swimmers from 2 and a half to 4 years of age. A gentle and fun introduction to water through games, songs and the introduction of the basic strokes. Teaching basic water safety education as integral part of their lessons.
Beginners
Maximum of 8 pupils per class, with 2 teachers in the water, aimed at new swimmers.
Improvers
Maximum 8 per class aimed at improving stroke technique and developing stamina.
Advanced
Maximum 8 per class concentrating on stamina and incorporating survival and water safety skills.
