Swimming Programme

by Harry Wright International

at South China Athletic Association
28 February 2011 - 30 June 2011

From Babies...

To Beginners...

To Champions...

Harry Wright International Limited

2B, Amber Garden, 110 Blue Pool Rd,
Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Tel: 2575 6279 Fax: 2575 6953
swimming@harrywright.com.hk
www.harrywright.com.hk
 Swimming Attire and Equipment
• Parents and helpers attending the Infant Aquatic Programme must wear appropriate swim wear. Please do not wear T-shirts
or underwear.
• For Beginner 1 lessons upwards it is essential for children to wear a good pair of goggles.
• For Beginner 4 lessons upwards all swimmers need to purchase a pair of fins.
• Equipment can be purchased from Harry Wright International (www.harrywright.com.hk) or Streamline Sports (www.
streamlinesports.com.hk) or Tribal (just down the road from SCAA at #1 Broadwood Road) or at the SCAA pro shop

Parent and Infants Beginner 2

(4 months - 2 years )
Adult assistance required
Parent and infant classes can be started once your baby is 4
months old. These are very rewarding lessons for both parent and
baby – the coach will teach the parent everything needed to enable
the baby to start swimming such as how to submerge the baby in
a safe and relaxed way. This is a great introduction to the world of
swimming for your child, and will benefit the baby enormously, both
physiologically and mentally. Parental assistance is required.
Parent & Infants Advanced
(6 months - 2 years)
Adult assistance required
Our advanced parent and baby classes are designed for babies
6 months-2 years who are happy to submerge and propel a
minimum of 1 meter. The coach will introduce new skills to parents
to develop the early stages of freestyle pull and kicking movements
and introduce baby to the fundamentals of floating on back. Many
varied activities will keep this class great fun for baby and develop
all the skills needed as they progress in age and physical capability.
Preschool
(2-4 years)
Adult assistance required
For children between 2-4 years who are unable to swim. Classes
use a varied routine with plenty of fun activities and equipment
designed to instill confidence, and introduce the child to all the
basic skills needed to ‘feel at home’ in the aquatic environment.
Parents are encouraged to help their child progress gradually, at
the child’s own pace, and to develop their aquatic skills to be able
to swim unaided.
Preschool Advanced
(2-4 years)
Adult assistance required
At this level, children should already be happy to go under water
and be able to swim a few metres unaided. The classes will
increase the childrens’ skill level in all aspects, to prepare them to
enter a class without the aid of an adult (ie – Beg 1level) Parents
will be instructed on how to help children to lift their head to
breathe, how to enter and exit pool safely, and use of equipment
as used in the beginner learn to swim lessons. This instruction is
supplemented by various fun and group activities for the enjoyment
of both children and adults.
Beginner 1 (4 years + or for those swimmers promoted
from Preschool Advanced)
The primary aim at this stage is to build self confidence and
introduce the basic skills of floating, gliding and fundamental water
skills. The child will then progress to the primary skills needed for
freestyle and backstroke including body position, strong kicking
action, and correct arm movements. The aim is for the child to be
able to swim across the pool (10m) confidently.
Harry Wright International Limited Swim for Fitness (12 years +)
Beginner 1 Advanced 2B, Amber Garden, 110 Blue Pool Rd, For competent swimmers who would like to enjoy the sport of
To take this course, children should be able to swim
Happy Valley, Hong Kongat least 10
meters lifting their head to breathe. The aim at this level is to master is to work on fitness, stroke technique, as well as introduce water
Tel: 2575
the co-ordination of freestyle 6279 whilst
& backstroke Fax:building
2575 6953
on the safety, and personal survival skills. Have fun while keeping fit!
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skills learnt in the previous stage. Child will progress to be able to
swim freestyle maintaining strong flutter kick, lifting arms over, &
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turning head to the side to breathe, to be able to swim backstroke
with good body position, strong kick, and straight arm movement.
Children MUST be able to swim freestyle for 10 meters while
breathing to the side and 10 meters backstroke to take this
course. The main aim at this stage is to develop the swimmers
endurance to 20m (2 widths) whilst maintaining the techniques
previously learned. Constant vigilance by the coach to each
child’s technique is of great importance at this stage; and a more
advanced understanding of stroke technique will be introduced,
such as lifting arm by elbow on freestyle, and the importance of
correct hand positions entering the water. Emphasis on a strong
kicking movement continues to be a major element at this stage.
The fundamentals of diving safely from the kneeling position and
maintaining a streamlined position underwater are also introduced
at this stage.
Beginner 3
The aim at this stage continues to be to develop endurance
over longer distances (4 widths) whilst maintaining good stroke
technique and propulsion in freestyle and backstroke. At this stage,
the fundamentals of the breaststroke are introduced with particular
emphasis on the correct kicking technique. Children are taught how
to plantar flex their feet and kick back correctly with a ‘whip kick’
action. Breaststroke pull and co-ordination /timing of the stroke is
then introduced, until a basic technique can be maintained over
20m (2 widths). Diving techniques from the kneel position are
further developed and refined.
Beginner 4
Children must be able to swim 25m confidently and with good
technique to take this class. At this stage the aim is to maintain
and build on all the techniques already learned, until children can
swim 50m of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke with little or no
deterioration of stroke technique. The butterfly kick is developed
and the basic butterfly arm movement is introduced. The standing
dive is introduced and developed. Once strokes can be maintained
over distances of 50m continuously, progression to the improver
level can take place.
Improver
At this stage the aim is to maintain and build on all the techniques
already learned, until children can swim 100m of freestyle,
backstroke and breaststroke with little or no deterioration of stroke
technique. Stroke technique is further refined and more advanced
techniques and drills are introduced to develop endurance and
‘faster’ more efficient propulsion Diving is developed into a
‘competitive start’ with streamlined position in the water. The
‘tumble turn’ technique is taught for freestyle and backstroke, as
well as competitive breaststroke and butterfly starts and turns.
Please note: The Mon, Wed and Fri Improver lessons are held
in the 50m pool swimming down the lane (long course). On Tue
and Thu the Improver lessons are held in the 50m pool swimming
across the pool (25m)
swimming without the pressure of competitive training. The aim
Swimming by Harry Wright International
South China Athletic Association: 88 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay
Registration for NEW Lessons (highlighted in RED) are now open
Course Name Course Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
Code 28 Feb - 27 Jun 01 Mar - 28 Jun 02 Mar - 29 Jun 03 Mar - 30 Jun 04 Mar - 24 Jun
(except 25 Apr, (except 5 Apr (except 22 Apr)
2 May and 6 Jun) and 10 May)
15 SESSIONS 16 SESSIONS 18 SESSIONS 18 SESSIONS 16 SESSIONS
NEW Parent and Infant **
HW21 10:00-10:45 10:00-10:45
(4-24 months)
Parent and Infant
Advanced ** HW21A 10:45-11:30 10:45-11:30
(6-24 months)
9:15-10:00
Preschool ** (2-4 years) HW22
2:15-3:00
Preschool Advanced ** 9:15-10:00
HW22A
(2-4 years) 2:15-3:00
NEW Beginner 1
HW23 3:00-4:00 3:00-4:00 3:00-4:00
(non-swimmers 4 yrs+)
Beginner 1 HW23 5:00-6:00 3:00-4:00 5:00-6:00
NEW Beginner 1 Advanced HW23A 3:00-4:00 3:00-4:00 3:00-4:00
3:00-4:00
Beginner 1 Advanced HW23A 4:00-5:00 4:00-5:00 4:00-5:00
4:00-5:00
NEW Beginner 2 HW24 3:00-4:00
4:00-5:00 3:00-4:00 4:00-5:00
Beginner 2 HW24 4:00-5:00
5:00-6:00 4:00-5:00 5:00-6:00
4:00-5:00 4:00-5:00
Beginner 3 HW25 4:00-5:00 4:00-5:00
5:00-6:00 5:00-6:00
Beginner 4 HW26 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00
Improver HW27 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00 5:00-6:00 6:00-7:00
SwimFit (12 years +) HW28 6:00-7:00 6:00-7:00 5:00-6:00
Presquad HW29 5:00-6:00 5:00-6:00 5:00-6:00
Please Note:
1. ** denotes parental assistance in the water is required for these courses
2. Babies and toddlers who are not toilet trained MUST wear water nappies. These can be purchased from www.streamline-
sports.com.hk
3. No child is allowed on pool deck without the supervision of the coach. Do not let children enter the pool unless with the coach.
4. A parent or carer MUST remain in the spectator area while lessons are in progress to escort children to the toilet if necessary
Course Code Once per week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
15 Sessions 16 Sessions 18 Sessions 18 Sessions
HW21-HW25: Parent & Infant - Beginner 3 $2850 $3040 $3420 $3420
HW26-27: Beginner 4 & Improver $2700 $2880 $3240 $3240
HW28: SwimFit Squad Swimmers participating in SwimFit Squad must pay on a bi-monthly basis. For
further information please email swimming@harrywright.com.hk
HW30-HW33: Swim Team Squads By invitation and / or trial lesson only. Please email swimming@harrywright.
com.hk for further details.

Course Code Twice per week

Monday and Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday
Harry Wright International Limited Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday or and Thursday
2B, Amber Garden, 110 Blue Pool Rd, or Thursday Thursday
Happy Valley, Hong Kong 31 sessions 33 sessions 34 sessions 36 sessions
Tel: 2575 6279 Fax: 2575 6953
HW21-HW25: Parent & Infant - Beginner 3 $5270 $5610 $5780 $6120
swimming@harrywright.com.hk
HW26-27: Beginner 4 & Improver $4960 $5280 $5440 $5760
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Swim Team Squads By invitation and / or trial lesson only. Please email swimming@
harrywright.com.hk for further details.
South China Athletic Association
Application Form
28 February 2011 - 30 June 2011
• Please make cheques payable to HARRY WRIGHT INTERNATIONAL LTD.
• Children who apply for swimming with Harry Wright International MUST be members of the South China Athletic
Association for insurance purposes. Anyone can join SCAA - it is a simple procedure and costs $50 per child per
annum. Please ensure your membership is current.
• If you have any questions regarding the schedule please contact Bev on 25756279 or email swimming@harrywright.com.hk

Child’s Name:__________________________________ D.O.B.:_______________ Age:______ Gender:_ ___________

Current School attending:_ ______________________ SCAA Membership Number:__________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone:_______________________________ Mobile Number:____________________________________

Email:(please print clearly)_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Does your child have any allergies, medical conditions or physical limitations that our teachers should be
aware of? If so, please indicate:_ ___________________________________________________________________
Course Enrolment

Course Name Code Venue Day(s) Time Course Fee

________________________ ______________ SCAA _ ________________ ____________ ______________

________________________ ______________ SCAA _ ________________ ____________ ______________

________________________ ______________ SCAA _ ________________ ____________ ______________

TOTAL: _____________
Payment Details

Complete and mail this application form along with your cheque made payable to ‘Harry Wright International Ltd.’ to:
Harry Wright International, Flat B, 2/F, Amber Garden, 110 Blue Pool Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong. Please write
the student’s name on the back of the cheque.

Consent Details

In enrolling my child in Harry Wright International Limited courses I agree that my child will abide by the rules and regula-
tions set out by the company. I will not hold Harry Wright International Ltd. responsible for any injury to my child or dam-
ages or loss to my property as a result of participation in these courses.

Parent’s Name:_ _____________________________Signature:_ _______________________ Date:_______________

Harry Wright International Limited

2B, Amber Garden, 110 Blue Pool Rd,
Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Tel: 2575 6279 Fax: 2575 6953
swimming@harrywright.com.hk
www.harrywright.com.hk