Swimming is an integral part of childhood development. The earlier that your child learns to swim the more they will enjoy their time in the water. Many activities in summer are based in and around the water and it is important that your child understands the fundamentals of water safety. Swimming in beneficial for a child's fitness, strength and social development. The Happy Hubert Swim School begins from ages as young as 3. Instructors are fully qualified and experienced in their field.
Enrolments - Current Students and returning Students
All current students must re-enrol into the new term, positions do not carry across into the next term automatically.
All Students enrolled in Term 4 must enrol for Term 1 by the first Saturday in January.
Failure to re-enrol prior to this day will result in the students class position becoming available.
Students who miss a Term of lessons for any reason, will be required to follow the new student process and complete an assessment prior to enrolling.
Current students can re-enrol in Envibe through the Marion Outdoor Pool website.
Enrolments - New Students
All students new to Marion Outdoor Pool are required to complete a 10-minute in-person assessment.
Assessments are booked in Envibe through the Marion Outdoor Pool website.
Health Declaration
A Health Declarations must be completed at enrolment.
Students with any health conditions of significant concern must discussed with the Aquatic Services Officer prior to the first lesson.
Refunds, Credits and Cancellation of enrolment
We do not refund or credit lessons if your child chooses not to complete or enter their lesson.
All enrolments are an upfront term payment and are considered a full-term commitment.
Transfer of fees and credits are accepted for sickness / injury if evidence is provided.
Refunds and credits for the cancellation of enrolment will only be considered in extenuating circumstances and are at the discretion of the Marion Outdoor Pool Team Leader.
Make Up Lessons
Students are entitled to 3 make up lessons each term they are enrolled in.
Make up lessons will only be granted if the centre is notified of the students' absence at least 2 hours prior to the lesson.
Make up lessons must be arranged in advance giving at least 7 day’s written notice.
We do not provide replacement make up lessons or refunds for missed make up lessons.
Make up lessons are non-transferable and expire at the end of each term.
Make up lessons must only be taken in the level they are enrolled and are not guaranteed with the same instructor.
Make up lessons are booked in Envibe through the Marion Outdoor Pool website.
Lesson Cancellation
During the season lessons may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances where the safety of patrons may come into question. This includes such circumstances such as unforeseen plant and equipment failure, water chemistry problems, natural disasters, power outages and weather conditions.
As an outdoor pool we are subject to the daily weather conditions, closures may occur in extreme storm and lightning conditions and when temperatures exceed 38 degrees.
If a lesson is cancelled, we will attempt to arrange another time for the lesson. If this is not possible a credit will be applied to the student's account for the value of the Swimming lesson that can be used on any service we offer or a make up lesson can be added to the account.
Public Holidays
Swimming lessons are not held on Public Holidays. The fee to enrol in the lessons for the Term will be priced to reflect the number of lessons in that Term.
Supervision Requirements
Students are free to swim in the designated recreation spaces, prior to or at the conclusion of their allocated lessons.
It is parent/guardian responsibility to make sure the child is always supervised.
Marion Outdoor Pool is a 'Watch Around Water' facility, this policy outlines requirements for child supervision in an aquatic environment and must be followed, including the wearing of wristbands where required.
Children under the age of five (5) who swim before and/or after their lessons must be accompanied in the water and within arm’s reach, by a person over the age of sixteen (16) and be wearing a pink wristband that can be issued at reception.
Children under the age of ten (10) must be actively supervised by a parent/guardian at all times within the centre and while in the water and must wear a yellow wristband that can be issued at reception. Participants under the age of ten (10) cannot access the facility without a parent or guardian present.
Behaviour Policy & Parents and Guardians responsibility.
All Marion Outdoor Pool users must abide by the facility conditions of entry.
If the child in the swimming lesson is repeatedly misbehaving or is in breach of the facility conditions of entry the child will be removed from the class.
Communication and Program changes
The Marion Outdoor Pool reserves the right to change the Learn to Swim program at any time. These changes include class days, times, instructor and format
Program Times and Dates
Program Term Dates
Spring Term : Monday 16 October to Saturday 16 December
Summer Term : Monday 29 January (End date to be advised)
Program Times
Monday to Thursday 4:00pm to 6:15pm
Saturday 8.30am to 12:00pm
Cost
All levels cost $20.50 per lesson, with an upfront payment for the full Term.
Free Assessments
New students require a free assessments. The 10 minute assessment will determine which level your child will begin in. Please book an available space via the customer portal.
Swim School Levels
Happy Hubert Swim School has 7 levels. Children need to complete all the skills required in each class before progressing to the next level.
Level 1 Starfish: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
Blowing bubbles while fully submerged
Star float on front and back
Torpedo glide without assistance
Lesson duration is 30 minutes. A maximum of 4 students per lesson in the learners pool.
Level 2 Jellyfish: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
5m unassisted torpedo
Backstroke kick with kickboard
Recover object from waist deep water
Lesson duration is 30 minutes. A maximum of 4 students per lesson in the learners pool.
Level 3 Seahorse: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
Unassisted torpedo with freestyle arms
10m freestyle on the board
10m backstroke on the board
Lesson duration is 30 minutes. A maximum of 4 students per lesson in the learners pool.
Level 4 Stingray: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
15m freestyle
15m backstroke
15m breaststroke kick
Lesson duration is 30 minutes. A maximum of 5 students per lesson in the learners pool.
Level 5 Seal: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
25m bilateral freestyle
25m backstroke
15m breaststroke
Lesson duration is 30 minutes. A maximum of 5 students per lesson in the shallow end of 50m pool.
Level 6 Dolphin: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
50m freestyle and backstroke
25m breaststroke
100m butterfly kick
Lesson duration is 45 minutes. A maximum of 6 students per lesson in the deep end of 50m pool.
Level 7 Swordfish: the goal for each child to complete during this level is as follows.
100m freestyle and backstroke
100m breaststroke
25m butterfly
Lesson duration time is 45 minutes. A maximum of 6 students per lesson in the deep end of 50m pool.
All levels cost $20.50 per lesson, with an upfront payment for the full Term.
Sports Vouchers
Marion Outdoor Pool accepts Sports Vouchers.
The Sports Voucher is a Government of South Australia initiative administered by the Office for Recreation, Sports and Racing. The program provides the opportunity for school aged children from Reception to Year 9 to recieve up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership and registration fees.
Your Sports Vouchers can be used in both the Spring and Summer Term program, providing they have not been used with another organisation.
To claim your voucher please fill in and visit our facility to make a booking. Unfortunately we can not accept bookings for Sports Vouchers online at this stage.
At Marion Outdoor Pool we offer small group sizes for effective learning. However, at times there may be the need to have a private lesson to help assist a child's learning development.
Private Lessons can assist a child:
To build confidence when they are reluctant to be in a group environment in the swim school program.
To work on a specific skill that will develop their swimming ability.
To maximize their learning potential and help maintain focus.
We offer two options for our private Lessons;
A casual lesson with a qualified instructor
Ongoing weekly lessons with a qualified instructor
Please note that private lessons are organised for specific days and times and are subject to instructor availability. Lessons are 30 minutes at a cost of $45 per child.
Inquire by contacting reception on 8375 6868 or swimcentre@marion.sa.gov.au for more details.
Adult swim lessons
It is natural to feel nervous about starting lessons as an adult for the first time. At Marion Outdoor Pool we hold adult swim lessons as a group or in a private lesson to help you on your swimming journey.
When joining as a beginner we help you to develop confidence in the water and take gradual steps towards swimming. As an immediate or advanced swimmer we help to refine your stroke. All our lessons are 45 mins and are self paced to your ability.