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Why choose British Swim School of Pittsburgh?

The British Swim School of Pittsburgh family is delighted to offer you on-going enrollment into British Swim School’s unique program of classes at any of our twelve local pools. We’re dedicated to excellence in everything we do.

Which is the best swimming school in the UK?

British Swim School is the best. British Swim School is the best swimming school to get your child started on the water. Wonderful instructors and small groups were the perfect combination to help my daughter learn from survival strategies to her first strokes in just a couple of lessons.

How do I contact PGH swimming school?

Call our friendly, locally based customer service team at (724) 241-8602 or send an email to pghswim@britishswimschool.com and we will be happy to assist you. We look forward to seeing you in one of our pools very soon!

Why choose our small group swimming classes?

We’re also confident we have the right class for your littlest learner, your returning ‘tween, or an adult who has not yet learned to swim. Highly trained instructors teach our fun, gentle methods in small class settings. Combine these benefits with our warm-water, indoor pools and you’re guaranteed the best possible learning environment.

What is the best swim class for toddlers?

Looking for baby swim classes or swimming classes for toddlers? Tadpole is the best place for kids to start learning how to swim! This water acclimation class for infants and toddlers introduces them to the water for the first time, reducing their fear and the potential of tears. We’ll introduce an assisted back float and submersion in this level. You should expect a lot of songs and splashing while your child freely and independently explores the water environment in our parent and baby swim classes.

What is a small group swimming class?

In this small group kids swimming class, children are introduced to propulsion skills for water survival. Learning beginner strokes on their backs and fronts, they will be prepared for our more advanced stroke levels.

How does a swim instructor work?

The swim instructor works one-on-one with each child following the same structure and emphasis on water survival as the Swimboree kids and baby swimming class. While the child is in the water, parents sit on the pool deck and actively participate in their child’s swimming lesson. Students must meet Swimboree goals in order to enroll in Seahorse.

What is swimming lesson?

Swimming lessons are modified from our core program on a case-by-case basis to support children with special abilities. Bottom line: we focus on what they can do instead of what they can not. The swim instructor will work one-on-one with each student to acclimate the student to the water with sensory play activities while working on an introduction to skills that will be used in the next level (s). While the student is in the water, parents are encouraged to be on the deck and participating if that is what is best for the swimmer. Ratio is 1:1. Available at select locations.

What are the three strokes in swimming?

Swimmers focus on the correct arm, leg, and breathing coordination for three strokes: freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Students also get an introduction to butterfly. Students are constantly moving in this swimming class for kids, swimming in groups of twos and threes.

What is British Swim School?

For nearly 40 years, British Swim School has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children as young as three months old. Founder CEO Rita Goldberg launched British Swim School in 1981 and developed the unique and highly effective teaching methods that are a recognized trademark of the brand today. In April 2019, multi-brand franchising organization, Buzz Franchise Brands, acquired British Swim School but our mission has never changed. Following the mantra, ‘Survival of the Littlest,’ we are dedicated to teaching water survival skills to individuals of every age and ability.

Where is British Swim School located?

British Swim School is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA and currently operates over 215 schools in 22 U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Is the United States Swim School Association a non profit organization?

United States Swim School Association: The United States Swim School Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that was developed to assist the swim instruction industry to help maintain high ethical and professional standards in our industry and to provide opportunities for learning and sharing.