Parents' guide to swimming lessons


From wearing goggles to spotting good lessons, our Learn to Swim Companion has it covered.


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Not just for the kids

Beat a fear of water. Olympian champ Adam Peaty did it. You can to.

August 24th 2016

Noodle and float. The 4 top aids to help you swim and how to use them.

August 24th 2016

Checklist for learning. 10 things not to forget to take to your first swimming lesson.

August 24th 2016

Inspired by the Rio2016 medals?

Getting started. How to become a competitive swimmer.

September 30th 2016

Dive in. Discover how to get into diving

September 30th 2016

These girls can, so can you. Get started with synchro.

September 30th 2016

Man up! Find a water polo club and get involved.

September 30th 2016

Whatever your sport, there’s a phone case for you.


Stand out. iPhone cases for diving, swimming, synchro, and water polo fans. On sale now.


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Must-have swimming books for parents

The perfect introduction to swimming for toddlers and young children. Only £2.50.

March 29th 2016

Animal friends help your children understand what happens in lessons. Only £2.50.

March 27th 2016

Especially for parents. A guide to stages 1-7 of the Learn to Swim Pathway. Only £1.13.

March 21st 2016

Bored at work?


Get over to Careers in Aquatics for the best teaching, coaching, and lifeguarding jobs.


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Start your career in aquatics today

How to become a swimming teacher. Tips, advice and video to help you start out.

June 2nd 2016

How to become a swimming coach. Tips, advice and video to help you start out.

May 18th 2016

Becoming a pool lifeguard. Tips and advice to help you start out.

June 1st 2016

Popular pages on the ASA website

Check out the ASA Calendar for events, courses, and meetings.

Clubs and members. A dedicated section for ASA clubs and members

Latest ASA News. Keep up with all the latest from the ASA.

Child Safeguarding. Ensure young athletes are safe with WavePower.

Volunteering

Volunteer! How to become an aquatics volunteer

March 31st 2016

Get started. Seven reasons to get into volunteering

April 4th 2016

Opportunities. Discover volunteering vacancies live now

March 31st 2016