Bayswim swim school in Tauranga has been awarded the 2020 Swim School Innovation Award.
The school, which operates from Baywave and Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre, was awarded by NZSCTA for their sensory swim lessons.
The New Zealand Swim Coaches and Teachers Association recognises contributions and achievements in the swimming industry with their annual awards.
The Bayswim sensory lessons run outside mainstream hours to ensure a quieter environment for their students. Lights are dimmed during classes, music is not played and the teaching resources are kept simple and calming.
“Not every swimmer can cope with the noise and distraction of lessons in a public pool” says BaySwim manager Claire Edmonds, “so we introduced Friday Sensory Swim Lessons.”
While the environment may be a bit different to normal lessons, the goal is still the same: increase water safety and confidence and improve swimming skills.
