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  1. Timetable

Select your enrolment type from each of the options below.

Select a location
  1. Splash Palace
Select a program
  1. 2026 April Holiday Program
  2. 2026 Learn to Swim - Term 2
  3. 2026 Learn to Swim -Term 3
Select a level
  1. PipiA group for babies aged 3-6 months old. This is an introduction class that is run the last 4 weeks of the term to help parents to help their little ones get used to the water and give them an insight into the swim school.Target age 3 to 5 months
  2. Kina / Sea UrchinBabies aged 6 months old to 12 months old. Where the parent is still in the water helping their child to get used to the water and begin to learn water survival skills.Target age 6 to 11 months
  3. Pāua / AbaloneParents still get into the water with their child, helping them to feel more confident in the water and learn to blow bubbles, not only out of their mouths but their noses as well. Kicking is introduced.Target age up to 2 years
  4. Kuku / MusselsFor swimmers who still require a parent in the pool, but learning to be independent. Gain confidence in moving through the pool, splashing and listening skillsTarget age 2 years or older
  5. Tio Para / OysterAges 3 and up. Swimmers are new or semi-confident in the water and parents are no longer in the pool. Focus areas are blowing bubbles, submerging, and assisted floating.Target age 3 years or older
  6. Wheke / SquidIdeal for swimmers confident with submerging. The focus shifts to unasissted floating, learning how to stand from a float, and performing banana rolls.
  7. Kōura / CrayfishFor swimmers who can float unassisted. This level introduces proper flutter kicking, freestyle arms, and backstroke arms with light assistance.
  8. Hoiho / Yellow-eyed PenguinSwimmers with a strong kick begin to work on breathing techniques and strengthening their backstroke. Introductions to breaskstroke kick and sitting dives are also included.
  9. Kekeno / SealOur first level in the main pool. Swimmers adapt to deeper water and longer lanes. Key skills inlcude bilateral breathing, further backstroke development, breaststroke arms, and standing dives.
  10. Whakahao / Sea LionThis level focuses on improving stroke technique and swimming distance. Swimmers learn breastroke timing, tumble turns, and gain confidence in diving.
  11. Ahoaha / DolphinsA stroke development class where swimmers refine freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. This Level introduces butterfly, touch turns, and racing starts.
  12. Mangō / SharkPre-club level. Perfect for swimmers preparing for Club Level 1. The focus is on edurance, speed and perfecting all four strokes.
  13. Adult BeginnerTarget age 16 years or older