Adult swim lessons
MAC's adult swim lessons are the Western suburbs leading program and can help people of all ages and abilities become more confident swimmers.
Swimming is a skill for life and it’s important to keep progressing with regular lessons so you can be confident in the water year round.
During lessons, you can expect hands-on, practical advice from professional swim teachers to help you be safe around water.
If you are a beginner and new to swimming you will learn:
- The foundations of swimming
- Confidence in the water
- Breath control
- Body Orientation
- A variety of basic strokes
- Pre-assessment to discuss your goals and target areas.
Class overview
Adult only beginner lessons are held in the leisure pool with more advanced classes conducted in the 50 metre pool. Please see below for details of each level.
Lessons are held weekly, year round (excluding school holidays) at various times depending on the swimmer's level and ability. Lesson times and dates can be found out by visiting MAC in person to enrol in a Learn to Swim program.
Adult Beginners' Class
(30 minute duration, maximum 6 students)
You'll learn the basic foundations of swimming, this class is perfect for adults who have limited or no swimming ability and are looking to start their swim journey. You will learn the basic foundations of swimming including breath control, body orientation and basic strokes.
Adult Intermediate Class
(30 minute duration, maximum 6 students)
Building on your existing skills, this class will improve your swimming by teaching you advanced techniques and how to be able to swim for longer distances with ease. You will also learn coordinated breathing techniques while you swim and additional strokes.
Adult MACqua Laps
(1 hour duration, maximum 12 students)
This class is for swimmers who can swim 50 metres of any 2 strokes. It's a great way to new friends while you build stamina, strength and improve your overall health and wellness. You can book into a MACqua Laps class via the Online Client Portal. You can also see the times for MACqua Laps classes on the group fitness timetable.
How to enrol
To enrol in any of MAC's swimming lessons you must visit us to enrol in person. Places are limited so be sure to secure your place.
About your aquatics membership
For just $36.00 per fortnight via direct debit you'll receive weekly lessons, full access to all swimming pools at all times out of class hours and reduced fee childcare usage included (5 years and under).
What to bring
Please ensure you bring pool appropriate bathers, a towel and should you use them, goggles. A selection of bathers and goggles are available for purchase from Customer Service.