Swim Tangaroa Swimming and Water Safety Programme
Swimming and Water Safety Programme
Learn to swim with Swim Tangaroa!
Huntly Aquatic Centre is proud to deliver Swim Tangaroa Swimming Lessons to students, whānau (families) and the hapori (community) in Huntly and surrounding areas.
Swim Tangaroa lessons will equip students of all ages and abilities with essential swimming and water safety skills, focusing on five key learning areas:
- Safe entries and exits
- Balance, movement and recovery
- Breath control, submersion and readiness
- Water safety
- Swimming stroke development
Swim Tangaroa Programme
Swim Tangaroa swimming and water safety lessons focus on contemporary, experiential, activity-based aquatic learning experiences.
Swim Tangaroa is a fun and engaging way for kids and adults to learn to swim and be safe in aquatic environments. Suitable for infants from 6 months of age through to adults, our swimming lessons empower students to grow their swimming ability and confidence through a variety of exercises tailored to promote optimal development and competency.
The Swim Tangaroa Programme at Huntly Aquatic Centre runs during school terms throughout the year, with term-based enrolments. Enrolments are open at any time throughout the term and for future terms, subject to availability.
Students can progress at any time and will be awarded with a certificate upon level progression.
Overview of Learning Outcomes
Pēpi – Infants (6+ months)
Begin your child’s water safety journey from 6 months with Swim Tangaroa sessions focused on water familiarisation. Parents or carers join their infants in the pool to learn essential skills in a fun and supportive environment.
- Suitable for babies aged 6+ months (recommended to make a booking from 5 months of age).
- A Parent/Carer is required to be in the water with their infant for the full duration of the lesson.
Kōhanga – Preschool (3+ years)
Help your child build water confidence and independence. Lessons for preschool-aged children use fun, activity-based learning to teach safe entries and exits, breath control, and essential water safety skills.
- Suitable for children aged 3+ years.
- A parent or carer observes from poolside for the full lesson.
Kura tuatahi – Children
Lessons for primary-aged children use a fun-filled and activity-based style of learning, focusing on the five key areas of learning:
- Safe entries and exits
- Breath Control, Submersion and Readiness
- Balance, Movement and Recovery
- Stroke Development
- Water Safety
Swim Tangaroa Developmental Squads
Swim Tangaroa Developmental Squads bridge the gap between learning swimming foundations and joining recreational or competitive squads. They encourage ongoing participation through school competitions, fitness swimming, and pathways into aquatic sports.
Developmental Squad session availability may vary, please enquire to learn more.
Rangatahi – Teens (13 – 17 years)
Help teens develop water safety awareness, build confidence, and improve swimming skills in a fun, social environment. Lessons are designed for teenage students and focus on essential skills, stroke development, fitness, and teamwork.
- TeenStart: For beginners, building confidence and essential water safety skills.
- TeenSkill: For intermediate swimmers looking to improve stroke technique and endurance.
- TeenActive: For competent and confident swimmers looking to refine techniques, build fitness, and explore aquatic career pathways.
Teen lesson availability may vary, please enquire to learn more.
Pakeke – Adults (18+ years)
It’s never too late to learn to swim or refine your technique. Develop water safety awareness, build confidence, improve swimming skills, and stay active in a calm, supportive environment. Lessons are designed for adult students (18+ years) and focus on essential skills, stroke development and fitness.
- AdultStart: For beginners learning foundational skills like floating and breath control.
- AdultSkill: For intermediate swimmers looking to improve stroke technique, breathing, and strength.
- AdultActive: For competent and confident swimmers focusing on fun, fitness, endurance, and stroke efficiency.
Adult lesson availability may vary, please enquire to learn more.
All Abilities
We welcome students of all abilities and ages to participate in our inclusive Swim Tangaroa Programme. Our lessons can be easily modified and adapted to suit your specific needs, whether this may be a one-on-one lesson, extra time or other. If you are seeking an accessible swimming experience, please contact us to discuss.
Enrolment Perks
When you enrol in Swim Tangaroa lessons at Huntly Aquatic Centre, you’ll also enjoy:
Weekly lessons start at: $12.50
Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
*Subject to change and to venue capacity.
Swimming lessons for all abilities
We welcome students of all abilities and ages to participate in our Swim Tangaroa programme. If you are seeking an accessible and inclusive swimming experience, please contact us to discuss.
Enrol Via Our App
Everyone’s Swim Tangaroa journey is powered by innovative technology. Enrol in lessons via our Active World app. Follow the steps below:
- Download the Active World app
- Create an account
- Tap Book Weekly Lesson from the home screen
- Add each student you wish to enrol, if not yourself. Then simply follow the prompts to find a lesson and time that suits you.
If you need assistance, please complete the enquiry form on this page for a team member to give you a call back.
The Active World app was specifically designed to improve communication and interaction between our Swim Tangaroa team and students, parents/carers. Your self-managed personal portal will enable you to:
- View upcoming classes
- Book new classes
- Advise of us of student absence and book a make-up lesson
- Track learning pathways, skill achievement and progression
- Receive digital awards for effort, teamwork, perseverance and having FUN!
- Send and receive messages to the Centre staff
- Manage personal and billing details
Enquire About Swimming Lessons
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Further Development Pathways
Find out more about our Swim Tangaroa Developmental Squads and Swim Squad programmes that support all swimmers to train to their individual potential and maximise their enjoyment of the sport, whether swimming for fun, competition and other aquatic activities.