We are a small, friendly swim school operating from St Michael's School in Colehill, Wimborne. Established since 1984 SOS Swim School is an STA affiliated school who have been awarded the STA Swim Star Swim School award and the STAmark award. We are passionate about swimming and teaching from babies to advanced level plus short courses in First Aid, Lifesaving, Synchronised swimming and more.
TeenFit This session is on a Wednesday evening 7.15 - 8.00 at St Michael's School. It is aimed at our most proficient swimmers, capable at all strokes with a minimum of 400m+ badges. The 45min session, coached by myself, is not like a standard swimming lesson. It is aimed at children who have come to.
TeenFit This session is on a Wednesday evening 7.15 - 8.00 at St Michael's School. It is aimed at our most proficient swimmers, capable at all strokes with a minimum of 400m+ badges. The 45min session, coached by myself, is not like a standard swimming lesson. It is aimed at children who have come to.
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S.O.S. Swim School was established in 1984 and soon gained its excellent reputation. The high standard of teaching has continued over the years and S.O.S. achieved a centre of excellence award. SOS Swim School is affiliated to the STA (Swimming Teachers Assc) and we have been awarded their Star Swim School status along with their STAmark.
The S.O.S. Swim School Baby and Toddler swimming sessions are an opportunity for mum - (or Dad!) and child to participate together, in a warm, nurturing learning environment. The class incorporates songs and games while introducing the child to the basic skills necessary for a strong swimming foundation.
Our lessons are all held in small groups of 3-5 children depending on the day and always have teachers in the water for the weaker and non swimming children. We also offer advanced lessons for children who are much stronger swimmers, our group 4 swimmers regularly complete their 1 Mile + badges plus lifesaving and personal survival awards.
I see many adults ranging from those who want overcome a fear and learn to swim to those who are getting ready or a triathlon. Working alongside this I also offer aquatherapy and sports massage as a fully qualified therapist. You may wish to ask me about these services also. TeenFit This session is on a Wednesday evening 7.15 - 8.00 at St Michael's School.
A competitive swimmer in my youth, I then went away from the sport for many years following a career in finance and my love of horses (I'm a keen showjumper these days!). On taking my eldest son swimming at 8 weeks old I remembered what I was missing and returned to the sport there and then. I am a fully qualified STA teacher for both children and babies and also a Junior Lifeguard instructor.
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Victoria Yardley
Jan 12, 2022
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Both my boys have learnt to swim with Emma, and as a result have become confident capable swimmers. The instructors are exceptional, kind, patient and very competent. My youngest really struggled at first but with the patience of saints, and excellent teaching, he has overcome his fear of water and swimming, and is now doing brilliantly. Can’t recommend this swim school enough!
Oksana Stidston
Dec 23, 2021
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The best thing that ever happened to us, finding Emma and her school. After trying various schools (yes, by recommendation , too!) that had been simply unable to teach my daughter how to swim, and wasted so much time and resources, this place was a God send. Professional, friendly, very firm yet engaging, Emma gained tangible results with my daughter very quickly. Cannot recommend Emma highly enough. You will not be disappointed, and your child WILL swim. And very well at at that. Thank you Emma!
Deena Morgan
Feb 16, 2020
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Victoria Pegler
Nov 01, 2018
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So happy to have found you! Isabella is slowly but surely gaining confidence in the water. She looks forward to her lesson and always laughs during her lesson. Having tried 3 other swim schools and my daughter dreading her lessons and crying through most of them, I can't rate you highly enough. Such a difference in such a short space of time thankyou x
