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ANDREW JEFFERSON
Geelong Advertiser July 1, 2019 7:30pm |
H20 Swimming Works partners with Geelong Grammar to revive swimming lessons
A POPULAR swimming provider, told it could no longer hold swimming lessons at Kardinia International College, is returning to Geelong.
Families were left disappointed after the college last month announced it was not renewing its lease with H20 Swimming Works to run lessons at the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre. Instead, the college will run its own swim and survive learn to swim program.
H20 Swimming Works spokeswoman Anita Killmier said it had now partnered with Geelong Grammar to offer classes.
“H2O Swimming Works is thrilled to have had a last minute reprieve and found a new home at Geelong Grammar School, Corio,” she said.
“Parents were shocked and upset by the sudden departure from Kardinia International School and have been very vocal and supportive and just as keen for H2O to continue, recognising that if they couldn’t, it was not only their loss but Geelong’s loss too.”
Families were left disappointed after the college last month announced it was not renewing its lease with H20 Swimming Works to run lessons at the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre. Instead, the college will run its own swim and survive learn to swim program.
H20 Swimming Works spokeswoman Anita Killmier said it had now partnered with Geelong Grammar to offer classes.
“H2O Swimming Works is thrilled to have had a last minute reprieve and found a new home at Geelong Grammar School, Corio,” she said.
“Parents were shocked and upset by the sudden departure from Kardinia International School and have been very vocal and supportive and just as keen for H2O to continue, recognising that if they couldn’t, it was not only their loss but Geelong’s loss too.”
Lesley Ludkin with her daughters Lily 7yrs and Georgia 4yrs has two girls affected by late cancellation of H2O Swimming Works programs at Kardinia College. picture: Glenn Ferguson
Lesley Ludkin, whose two girls attended swimming lessons through H20 Swimming Works at Kardinia College, said she was pleased the swimming provider was continuing.
“I am personally so relieved but at the same time grateful the children of Geelong can access a world-class swimming program,” she said.
“I am relatively new to Geelong and see this fabulous city pumping out some amazing athletes but not too many world-class swimmers these days.
“The Addy story certainly let H2O know that they had a lot of support within the Geelong community.”
H2O Swimming Works provides learn to swim technique-based group and private lessons from age four up to adults.
All Term 2 H2O Kardinia customers moving to Grammar in term three will receive two free lessons which will be credited to their account as a special thank-you gesture.
Term three lessons begin on Monday, July 15.
H20 Swimming Works will also be offering Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings to give more options if people are unable to secure their preferred day and time.
“Many parents have told us Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings would be a great opportunity for dads to be able to watch and spend some quality time with the kids,” H20 Swimming Works said.
Visit h2oswimming.com.au or email TRISH at geelong.h2o@hotmail.com or phone her on 0423 080 675 for more details.
“I am personally so relieved but at the same time grateful the children of Geelong can access a world-class swimming program,” she said.
“I am relatively new to Geelong and see this fabulous city pumping out some amazing athletes but not too many world-class swimmers these days.
“The Addy story certainly let H2O know that they had a lot of support within the Geelong community.”
H2O Swimming Works provides learn to swim technique-based group and private lessons from age four up to adults.
All Term 2 H2O Kardinia customers moving to Grammar in term three will receive two free lessons which will be credited to their account as a special thank-you gesture.
Term three lessons begin on Monday, July 15.
H20 Swimming Works will also be offering Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings to give more options if people are unable to secure their preferred day and time.
“Many parents have told us Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings would be a great opportunity for dads to be able to watch and spend some quality time with the kids,” H20 Swimming Works said.
Visit h2oswimming.com.au or email TRISH at geelong.h2o@hotmail.com or phone her on 0423 080 675 for more details.