Welcome, buddy!

Your first lesson at Splash Buddies

Here's everything you need to know before your first swim with us, from what to wear to where to go when you arrive.

We can't wait to meet you in the water!

Ahoy! I'm so excited
you're joining us!

When you arrive

Come in a little bit early

Arrive 10 minutes early so you and your buddy can settle in before the lesson starts. It gives everyone time to find their feet (and their swim cap!).

Reception is upstairs. Our team will greet you and show you where to go.

Change rooms are downstairs. Pop down after you've checked in.

Private car parking is right out the front.

Little tip for the first visit

Give yourself a few extra minutes to have a look around. It helps kids feel comfortable before they hop in the water.

Family change roomWith change table

Accessible change roomWheelchair friendly

On-deck change tablesUnder the heaters

Warm showersIn every change room

Change rooms

Space to get ready, whatever your family looks like

Our change rooms are set up to make getting ready easy for everyone.

Female, male, and family change rooms

All wheelchair friendly, with showers in every room

Change tables in the family change room and on deck under the heaters

What to wear

Swim cap on, goggles optional

A quick rundown of what to pack so you're ready to jump in.

Swim caps

Required for all buddies. Ours are soft Lycra, not stiff plastic. Bring your own or grab one from us on your first lesson.

Goggles

Not recommended under 3. Optional for 3 to 4 year olds. From then on, up to the swimmer.

Towel & togs

The usual swim essentials. A rashie is a good idea for parents in the water too.

A little courage

And a smile. The rest we'll handle with you.

About our swim caps

Caps don't keep hair dry, but they keep the pool clean and hair out of kids' faces while they're in and out of the water.

For our littlest buddies

Nappies for the Infant Program

Children aged 6 months to toilet-trained wear a Happy Nappy, which is a reusable swim nappy.

Disposable swim nappies aren't accepted. They don't contain anything in the pool.

Happy Nappies are sold at the centre, and there's a discount available on sign up.

Parents in the water

If your buddy is 6 months to 3 years, you're in too

A parent or guardian joins every Infant Program lesson in the pool, so come prepared to get wet.

A rashie is recommended, or anything your child feels comfortable holding onto to build confidence.

Your energy matters. The more relaxed and engaged you are in the water, the more confident your buddy will be.

From 3 years and up

Buddies swim independently with their teacher. You can relax poolside and watch the magic happen.