Aquatic education really does save lives!
OUR PROGRAM
SwimSafe is a comprehensive water safety initiative providing essential aquatic skills to Year 0-8 tamariki across the Waikato region.
Since 2021, our reach has grown to include all districts, from Mokau and Taupō to the Coromandel and Port Waikato.
Schools
Supported
Teachers received Water Safety Skills development
Individual Water Safety Lessons provided
Students
Participated
BENEFITS OF SWIMMING
Boosts ability to learn
Boosts your memory
Helps children to become confident
Essential life saving skills
Boosts your mood
Keeps heart & lungs healthy
Build Confidence in and around the Water!
Our tailored program provides access to valuable opportunities and resources
Meet the Health and Physical Education Curriculum standards with ease while ensuring your students gain critical water survival skills.
Imagine confident, capable students thriving in any aquatic environment
SwimSafe promotes a love of swimming and emphasises the application of skills in real-world context.
Effective pool sessions become a reality
SwimSafe equips schools with engaging, engaging age-appropriate progressive lessons that keep students motivated and learning.
what we offer
Learn to Survive / Swim
- Focus on water safety and stroke development
- Open to all schools with and without pools
- Professional development for teachers prior to SwimSafe commencing
- Funded programs includes lessons and admin
- Transport may be partially or fully funded (if needed)
- Five-stage Learn to Survive pack endorsed resources
- Eight-stage Learn to Swim pack with easy-to-use lesson plans
- Coastguard Safe Boating and life jacket experiences
what our SCHOOLs are saying
bookings now open!
Thames-Coromandel
South Waikato
Waikato District
Hamilton City
Otorohanga-Waitomo
Taupō
Matamata-Piako
Waipa
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the cost of the SwimSafe Program?
The cost of the program is based on five mentoring sessions, SwimSafe Lesson Pack and an IRD travel rate from Swimming Waikato’s office for sessions.
What funding is available?
SwimSafe has been generously funded by Lotteries Grants Board and Sport New Zealand’s Tu Manawa fund (distributed by Sport Waikato). To find out if your school is eligible for funding, click the apply now button and submit your information!
Are transport costs covered?
Transport costs will be considered based on individual application and are included in the total funding available.
How does payment work?
Funded:
School Pool – Swimming Waikato will pay the Educators direct.
Council Pool – Swimming Waikato will pay the pool facility direct up to the maximum funding available, the school will pay the agreed balance (if any) direct to the facility.
Transport – Swimming Waikato will pay the transport provider direct, up to the maximum funding available across both lessons and transport. The school will pay the transport company the agreed balance (if any).
Non-Funded:
Ahead of the booking confirmation, schools will receive a quote for the total cost. Once approved, a 25% non-refundable deposit will be invoiced and must be paid within 10 working days. The remainder of the payment will be invoiced once the lessons are complete.
When should I book?
Book as early as possible as spaces fill quickly – for any term, any time!
Who will be delivering the programme?
Swimming Waikato will deliver the teacher PLD session. Then, our trained educators will work with students and teachers on poolside to ensure maximum effect for students and teachers.
If attending an aquatic facility, the trained aquatic instructors at the facility will work with students in the water to deliver the programme.
What are the school's responsibilties?
Schools are required to provide completed pre and post survey. Schools are required to actively supervise their students at all times.
What if we need to cancel our lessons?
If you wish to cancel your booking, you must give at least 4 weeks’ notice in writing. If a cancellation is made within one week of your proposed booking date you will be invoiced $1000 of the total cost.
How can a school apply?
Simply click the Apply Now button above and we will reach out to confirm your eligibility.
Got more questions? Get in touch!
address
Sport Waikato Office
Brian Perry Sports House,
Wintec Rotokauri Campus,
51 Akoranga Road, Hamilton, 3200
call us
(+64) 27 776 6684
Phone Hours 9am-3pm









