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Highly Visible Aquatic Programs
for Pre-Natal, Babies, Toddlers and Young Children


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Jackie Young is a WABC Diplomat
WABC Diplomats have participated in three or more WABC biennial educational conferences since 1990.
- has been a presenter/speaker at a WABC biennial educational conference. 'xx year

 

 

AUSTRALIA  
 
Bellbourie
Swim Australia
Ross Gage  
Phone  617 3202 8453
 

Loganholme Qld
Judy Watts Swim School
Judy Watts
Phone (07) 3209 9442

 

year round instruction for infants, toddlers and older


 

Judy Watts is a WABC Diplomat

 '01 '03 '05

 
Logan Central
Giggles Swim Schools
Kerre Burley
07-3290 2725

Progressive, well managed results for all levels of learners. Professional teachers not only qualified, but skilled and dedicated to learner’s success. Passionate and positive, open learning policies and programmers.
 
 
Brisbane - Hillcrest Qld
Oz Swim Aquatics
Eve Frasier
Phone (07) 3802 8333

year round instruction for students 3 months old upward; Indoor heated pool
 

 
AUSTRIA  
various locations
ABA - Austrian Baby Swim Association
Anitra Boszotta - Chairman
+43699 2252 3888

instruction for babies and young children at various locations.

 

 
     
BELGIUM  
Villers-La-Ville
Rêves d'O
Anna Campogrande
Phone
+32/475/534 256



 

 
     
BRAZIL
 
 
São Paulo
Academia Via Esporte
Sandra & Rafaele Madormo
phone 551158179000

 

'07
     
BULGARIA  
 

Sofia
Foundation Bethnay Bulgaria
Theodora Ivanova Assenova
Phone   359  252 88 814-506 

 
     
CANADA Canadian flag  

Toronto
Eunice's Swim School
& Recreation Centre

Eunice Taylor
phone 416 410-7946

Instruction for 5 month olds through adults

'07

Toronto
Zodiac Swim School Limited
Ellen Howard
416 789-1989  x100

Over the past 29 years, Zodiac Swim School has earned the confidence of thousands of families in building swimmers’ skills, self-confidence and love of the water.

Year round instruction babies through adult plus aquafitness and private backyard summer lessons.  Summer camp too.

 
Vancouver
Aquaventures

Sharron Crowley
1630 West 5th Avenue
phone 604 736-7946

Instruction for infant & toddlers, pre-school, school age, adults.  Swim Camp.
Sharron Crowley is a WABC Diplomat

'90  '93 '95 '97  '99 '03


'05    

     
COLUMBIA      

Columbian Flag

 
     
COSTA RICA  

Alajuela
Academia de Natación Alajuela
506 441-8430
Daniela Cordero ArdÓn

'07

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San Jose
Burbuja 2000
Elizabeth Gonzalez
phone 506 289 25 35


Bebes desde los 3 meses de edad hasta ninos de 5 anos - Guachipelin  phone 28 90 48

Para Ninos y Adultos - Swim Gym Burbuja 2000
Escazu  phone 228 0403


'07
  Playa Hermosa
Opera Salvaje Swim Club
Michelle Esterak
506-643-7145

Have built my own 25 meter pool giving instruction for babies, children and adults.

 
 

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DENMARK      
     
Viborg
Vandglad.dk
Laila Aarestrup Borresen 
Phone  +45 60774770

Pre-birth sessions for pregnant couples, Teaching baby 
families, young children, children and adults of all ages.
 
     
FINLAND http://unimaps.com/flags-europe/finland-print2.html   
 
Pikku Delfiinit Oy
Kata Sorvali
Phone + 358-40-5250094 
 
 
 
Jyväskylä
University of Jyväskylä
Pirkko Karvonen
Phone  358 14 2601764
 
 
     
FRANCE  
 
Paris
La Grange aux Belles
Daniel Zylberberg
55 rue de la Grange aux Belles
Phone 01 42 03 40 78
 

 

Daniel Zylberberg is a WABC Diplomat

 '95 '97 '99
     

GERMANY

 

Hamburg
Asendorf, Hamburg-Nord (Alstertal), Hamburg-Süd (Harburg), Harsefeld, Hollenstedt
Ochtmannsbruch Siedlung

Schwimmschule Delphin
Uwe & Sue Leghan
Phone   4940  792-4920

Uwe Leghan is a WABC Diplomat

 '01 '03
     
GUATEMALA  

 

Guatemala
Aquatic Center Alvaro Fortuny
Alvaro Fortuny
Tels: (502) 5217-8347
Recibe clases asesoradas por Alvaro Fortuny y Melanie Slowing

   Bebés desde 6 meses        Rehabilitación

   Enseñanza Adultos            Natación por Salud

   Piscinas techadas y climatizadas

   Limpieza a base de sal (no cloro)


'07
     
GREECE coming soon Theodore Vassilatos  
     

ISRAEL

 

 

Beer Sheva
Tinok Al Hamaim (Babies and Water)
Einat Shoham
Phone 972 522894772
Aquatic education program focused on babies
 
 
     

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JAPAN  

 

Nagoya          
Saito Aquatic Academy

Niko Saito
Phone    81 52 321-5040

Niko invented "Aquamics" which combines baby swimming and rhythmics (rhythm). She is the author of "Baby Swimming", "Baby Swimming and Aquamics"
Niko Saito is a WABC Diplomat

'01 '03

     
MEXICO Flag of Mexico  
Tuxtla Gtz.
El Delfin Chiapas
Monica Anzueto Moguel
Phone 52 961 6122915
 
Monica Anzueto Moguel is a WABC Diplomat

'07
     
NEW ZEALAND  

 

 

 

NORWAY

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Asker - Oslo

Elisabeths svømmeskole

Elisabeth Wiik

Phone   66 90 00 81

 

Baby / småbarnsvømming -svømmeopplæring

 

Oslo

Norwegian Lifesaving Aossciation & BÆrum
Norges Livredningsselskap Oslo og Bærum krets

Terje Stakset

Phone -47 22 29 74 11
Ekebergveien 228

 

Instruction for babies and children
3 months old to 5 years old


Recipient of 2006 Virginia Hunt Newman Award

Terje Stakset is a WABC Diplomat


'03  '07
 

Terje Stakset - Oslo, Norway

Terje Stakset

Hamar and Rena
Elins Babysvømming
Elin Kristoffersen
Phone +47 90 12 14 59

Babyswimming classes from 2 months old up to 6 years.

                 
 

POLAND

Polish flag

 
Warsaw
Akademia Ruchu
Magdalena Dabrowska-Gawrysiak
Phon
e +0-502-621-502
 
 

Warsaw
Aqua Master
Zofia Krawczyk
Phone  +48 23  833 95 13

Pływalnia OSiR „ŻOLIBORZ”
ul. Potocka 1

 
Warsaw
Wrobel & Wroblewski
Slawomir Wroblewski
Phone 0048713551184
23-641 Wrocław ul. Litomska 20/15

 

'07
     

PORTUGAL

 

 
  Lisbon
MegaCraque Health Club
Rita Pinto
351 217 567 440

 

 

Torres Vedras
Luis Mannuel Dafo' Romaos Camalho
Luis Camacho
Phone   351  2139-00939


'03  '07
     

ST CRIOX

in the US Virgin Islands

	
 
     

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SINGAPORE

 

The Aquatic Education Centre (TAEC)
Foo Chee Han  FSTA, IFSTA, Tutor(UK) 
phone 65-9382-5796 
 
Instruction for babies and older
class type individual, groups, parents & child, 
& special people / special needs

'03
     
aquaDuckstm - Swim Center Verhoef
Koen Verhoef
phone 65-6463-5554 
234A Pasir Panjang Road
 
Instruction for babies 6 months old & up, children 
and adult beginners/advanced. Competition too.
Internationally recognized.  Low student teacher ratio. 
Koen Verhoef is a WABC Diplomat
     
SLOVENIA    
University of Ljublijana
Dorica Sajber
0038641 691 527

Instruction for babies and children


 

 

 

SOUTH AFRICA

 

 

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Bedfordview, Gauteng
AQUATOTS® Swim Program 
Nell White
Phone  0861 10 21 73

instruction for infants 0-36 months and up
Nell White is a WABC Diplomat

'93  '95 '97 '99  '01 '03


'05    

     

Click the Program's name to go to their website
 

SWEDEN

 
  Snïljepången
Liselotte Johnson
Phone       46  035-124696
 
 

Kungalv
Babysim - Knut Rosen
Knut Rosen

 
 

Oxie
Lena A Stenquist
Phone     +46 734439684

 

Lena Stenquist is a WABC Diplomat

Stockholm
Annika Johnson
Babysim
NWS Simskolor AB
Täppvägen 2
139 35 Värmdö

Tel. 08-570 337 37

Instruction for babies and children

 


'07

Uppsala

Linnéa Aquatics Swim School
Ludmilla Rosengren, MD
Phone  46 018-30 18 80

Märstagatan 4

Öppettider på kontoret:
vardagar 9.00-15.00 (tisdagar 13-17)
Telefontider: 9.30-14.30 (tisdagar 9.30 -16.30)

Ludmilla Rosengren, MD is a WABC Diplomat


 '99 '03 '05

UNITED KINGDOM

 

Manchester
Aqua Babies

Wendy Edmondson
phone office
0161 282 0632

Instruction for babies & young children

'07

Aquarius Swim School

Barnstable  Devon
Aquarius Swim School & BeBe Swimming

Lisa Bousted
Phone 01271-329750


Instruction offered year round 
Instruction for babies through adult including pre-competitive
Using the Baby Swim Foundation Programme

'07

Northhampton
Aqualight Babies
Emmaline Cory-Kitson
(01604) 830 405

Instruction offered year round
for babies and young children

 


'05

Aquatots

 

 

 

 

 

London
Aquatots
Evy Bentzon-Jones
Phone  8 688-6488

Instruction offered year round

Southeast London
25 pool locations to choose from

21 swim levels taught to students 0-6 years

 

An eight-month-old resurfaces in his mother's arms in a US baby swimming class

Cambridge - main office
Birthlight / Aqualight
Dr. Francoise Freedman
Phone 44 1223  362288


specializing in infant aquatics

Francoise Freeman is a WABC Diplomat


'01  '03 '05 '07

Buckinghamshire

Seriously Fun Swimming Schools
Janet Madden

Phone 0845 458-1747

Head Office:
Cross Keys House, 18 Wycombe End, Beaconsfield
 

Instruction for babies and children 
4 months old through 12 years

Burgess Hill   West Sussex
Philomena Geary
 London &  Edinburgh
Swimming Nature
Head Office phone 08700 949597
for locations see Swimming Nature website
Liam Mcelwee

Year round instruction providing a natural way to learn and improve swimming ability and technique so student become able to swim effortlessly.  Teaching Babies 3 months old on up through Adults. 


'07

Water Babies
Head office: Water Babies UK Ltd
Paul & Jess Thompson
Phone:  44 1297 20757

Teaching babies from birth using highly specialised techniques within a progressive course structure.
Various locations - see website.

 


'07
     
US Virgin Islands  
  KingsHill - Christiansted  VI
St. Croix Swimming
Phone 340 719-7946
Laurie Barnwell
Classes at The Dolphins Pool at Country Day School and our satellite pool at Good Hope School.

Instruction ranges from Mommy & Me classes through adult students.

 

'07
                               Click the Program's name to go to their website
United States
of America
 
Arizona    

Child floating with instructor

Mesa  AZ
Swimkids USA, Inc
Lana Whitehead
Phone  480 820-9109
2725 W. Guadalupe Rd.
year round instruction - indoor pool
babies and children
dance-gym-swim team-special needs also
 
  Tucson AZ
DeMont Family Swim School
             link to website active soon
Carrie DeMont

520 869-5475

Indoor warm water pool for year round instruction
 

 

Tucson AZ
Jim Mance Swim Club
Jim Mance
office 520 751-4332

 

 

 

Sierra Vista AZ
Karen's Aquatics
Karen Eaton
520 458-7214


 
California
 
   

Josh at Water Babies SS

Campbell  CA
Water Babies Swim School
Courtney & Joe DiMiceli
Phone 408 377-4626

973 Apricot Ave
Open February-December
Instruction for 3 month olds through adults
now registering new and former students
 

Click the Program's name to go to their website

Noonan Family Swim School

Delmar - Linda Vista - Harveston Temecula   CA
Noonan Family Swim School

Jeff & Monica Noonan
phone main office in Delmar
858 847-0794

Open year round
Instruction for 6 month olds through students 6 years & up
group
semi-private private lessons offered
 

 
casie Murrieta  CA
Swim to Shore Swim School

Casie Shore
951.600.5702

A warm, loving and encouraging environment as they eagerly work to build a trusting relationship with each child.  One-to-one private instruction in the Temecula Valley.
 

 
Irvine  CA
Water Works Aquatics
Jon Alpert
Irvine, CA 92618
phone 949.450.0777

25 Waterworks Way
Open year round Instruction for 4 month olds through adult
private lessons
semi-private small group 
 

'07

 
8 So. Cal locations  CA     & Las Vegas
Australian Swim Schools

John & Diane Bainbridge

Instruction for babies 3 months old and up, children and adults. Squads too.

Go to our website for location, phone numbers, information and registration.
John Bainbridge is a WABC Diplomat

'90  '93 '95 '97 '99  '01
'03  '05    
 
  San Diego - Mission Beach
Wave House Athletic Club
Lisa Virtue
858 228-9300
3115 Ocean Front Walk

Lessons at the largest indoor pool in Southern California.

 
 

San Ramon   CA
Splash Swim School
Liz Claytor
phone 925 838-7946
2411 Old Crow Canyon Rd. Suite S
Open year round - indoors
Water Baby classes for under three years
Small group classes for 3 yrs and up
We'll get them in, they won't want to get out!

 

San Jose CA
Almaden Valley Athletic Club
Sue Davis
Phone  408 445-4916

 

 

Santa Monica   CA
Family Life Aquatics
Darla Bishop
Central Office phone 
310 264 SWIM (6464)


Lessons offered in-home or at a variety of hotel pools.  By combining different teaching techniques and methods, our qualified instructors will provide a simple and gentle learning experience

 

 
Connecticut    
 
Norwich & Griswold  CT
Bubbles To Butterfly Swim School
Margee Charron
phone 869 822-6879


'03  '07
Colorado    

Denver Starfish Swim School

Aurora CO
Starfish Swim School
Ann Shidler
Phone 720 200-4444
15528 E. Hampden Circle, Aurora 80013

Open year round - large warm indoor pool
Instruction for 6 month olds and up
located at Heartwood Athletic Club


Awarded
Best Swim Instruction in Denver 2006
- by Colorado Parent Magazine

 
     
Infant Aquatics Logo Boulder CO
Infant Aquatics
  since 1974
Judy Heumann
(303) 499-BABY (2229)

3015 Bluff Street Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder's Comprehensive Swim School
for children 6 months-6 years 
Year round instruction in warm water indoor pool
Aquatic survival  to advanced stroke technique
Private lessons & small group classes 
teaching kids to swim•float•swim and more!
 
     
Florida    
Boca Raton  FL
Lifestyle Swim School
Rob & Kathy McKay
Phone   561 393-6386
A.D. Henderson University School pool - FAU campus

Open April to November
Instruction for 6 month olds to 4 years primarily...but all ages taught


1st recipient - Virginia Hunt Newman Award  2004

Rob McKay is a WABC Diplomat


 '93 '95 '07
 

Rob McKay

Jacksonville FL
Mandarin - Julington Creek - Baymeadows - Beaches

Swimming Safari Swim School
Joani Maskell
office phone 904 535-5517
Enjoyable gentle method in teaching students to stay safe, appreciate the water and gain swimming skill & confidence. 
private - semiprivate - group
teaching infants through adult


'07

Miami   FL 
Born 2 Swim Aquatic Academy
Yazmin Ramirez-Acocella
Phone   305 278-7946
3901 S.W. 117th Avenue, Miami, FL
(Inside the Comfort Suites Hotel)


Year round PRIVATE swimming lessons in a heated pool for babies & children 6 months and older. Teaching students aquatic survival utilizing our swim•float•swim method.


'07
 
Miami  FL
Bubbles Swimming School
Maria Trucco
Phone  305-365-7239

 


'07

Miami   FL 
Swim Gym
Robert Strauss
Phone   305 273-1129
location: Dave & Mary Alper JCC
11155 S.W. 112th Avenue

Instruction for babies through adults private or group
Instructional DVD available through swim gym website
 

Robert Strauss is a WABC Diplomat

'95  '01  '07
 

Orlando  FL
Children's Aquatic Care

Cheri Chambers - teaching since 1981
Phone 407 898-3281

location: South Orlando - Conway area


April to October
Instruction for infants & children 8 months old and older


'07

 

Orlando - Winter Garden FL
Southwest Aquatics
Joy McGinty
407 905-0999
Year-round aquatic programs designed for students of all ages.  We instill independence and self-confidence through the joy of swimming.
 

 

 
Orlando  FL
Miss Kennie's Swim School
Kennie Wieland
Phone 407 894-3961
location: serving downtown, Conway, & South Orlando


April until September
Instruction for infants & children


'07

Orlando & other Florida cities
Sharks & Minnows Swim School
Andy Heinrich
Main office - Orlando
407-699-1992

Bringing the love of swimming to our students since 1990. We have classes ranging from infants to adults and from beginners to advanced stroke classes.
see website for locations


'07
  Pampano Beach  FL
Saint Andrew's Swim School
Kinda Blomberg
Boca Raton
954 788-7300

Instruction for babies and children.
 

Pembrooke Falls FL
JUST SWIM

Jeff Gershe
954 423-0711
Since 1998. Fun lessons in a great learning environment.  Classes include beginning swimming and water safety skills for eager, as well as fearful students. Stroke development toward competitive swimming.  Year-round classes for continuous improvement.
 

St Petersburg
YMCA of Greater St Petersburg
Heidi Arft
727-328-YMCA (9622)
Jim & Heather Gills YMCA
3200 1st Ave. South 
Year round instruction 6 month olds through adult.  Group and private lessons available
plus other aquatic programs.

 

 

   Tequesta              Jupiter                Palm City
Sue Howell Swim Instruction
  Sue Howell    -   Mari Fasulo   -   Kimberly Crook
561-747-1416       748-1115             781-9867
Private swimming lessons for young children
Private Pools
Underwater photography

'07
     
Georgia    

Alpharetta, Buckhead, Chamblee & Dunwoody plus summer satelitte program
all in the Greater Atlanta area
Dynamos Swim School
Donna McIntosh - Director
see website dynamoswimschool.com for details, locations, location phones, and registration
Dynamo Swim School is simple, goal motivated, and technique based.
 

 
St. Simons Island GA
Swim Bea
Beatriz (Bea) Skeens
"Learn to Swim with Miss Bea - A Nadar con la Maestra Beatriz"
DVD available online
Phone 912 638-5972

instruction for babies, children, & adults
Anyone can learn how to swim!
teaching since 1971

'07
     
Illinois    

Bloomington-Normal  IL 
Rob Knight's Swim America
Rob Knight 
Phone   309 828-7946
510 E. Washington 61701

year round instruction - warm indoor pool
15 month olds and up
 
     
Louisiana    

Slidell & New Orleans  LA
Swim by the C
Cece Dugas
phone 985 285-7946 or 504 810-7946
also in connection with Crossgates Athletic Clubs
Instruction:

  - 8 mos. old up, children and adults
  - Small
group or private lessons
  - Swim lessons, swim team, swim safety

 


'07
  Sulphur LA
Swimsational Swim School
Judi McIntosh
phone 337 912-2531

Have taught for over 20 years in home pool setting.
Opening in new facility in August 2008
Call to reserve a place in the program

 
Maryland    
     
Minnesota    

Lakeville & Eagan  MN
Family Swim School
Peter & Katherine Schrock
Eagan phone 651 686-6225
Lakeville phone 952 435-1898

Excellence in swimming instruction since 1990
year round instruction - warm indoor pools
instruction: 7 months old through adult beginners


'07

Rochester  MN
OrcaKids Swim School
John Sfire
phone 507-252-8569
Instruction for children 3 to 8 years of age, We teach swimming at all levels, from water acclimation to advanced stroke skills. Our curriculum is designed to teach swimming in the easiest possible manner. Youth swim team & masters too


'07
     
Missouri    
Springfield    MO
Springfield Gymnastics and Aquatics Center
Sarah Jackson
phone     417  864-6869

Instruction for babies and children
4 months of age and up
Warm water - small classes    pool parties too

Sarah Jackson is a WABC Diplomat


'97  '03 '07

St Louis  MO
Ruth Zarren Swimming
314 322-8846

New facility NOW OPEN!!!

Year round instruction for babies and children.  See our website!
 
 
New Jersey    

Morris County NJ
Physique Swim School
Luda Vlasova
973 895-2865

Year round instruction for babies, beginner through advanced, swim team prep and adults and masters.
 
 
     
North Carolina    
Charlotte  NC
Charlotte Swim Academy

Martha Sue Crowley
9315-A Monroe Rd
704 845-8377
 

Indoor year round instruction in a warm water pool by excellent experienced teachers.  Parent-Tot, private, semi-private and stroke technique lessons.  Since 1991.
 

 
Swim in Charlotte Charlotte  NC
Little Otter Swim School

John & Lori Kirk
8200 Tower Point Drive
704 846-7946

Small group instruction for babies (6 months up), toddlers, and children of all ages.

'07
     
Nevada    

Reno  NV
Silver Bear Swim School
Linda Sokol/Katie Hall
8755 Technology Way  Suites G&H
phone 775 852-0550

Year round instruction for babies and children 6 months old and up.  Up-to-date instruction style with small class sizes


'07
     

New York

   
New York     NY
Swim Jim
Jim Spiers
phone 212 749-7335

Instruction for babies and children
6 months old and up
Caring
Dedicated Effective Fun!

Jim Spiers is a WABC Diplomat


'99  '05

     
Oregon    

Myrna & Boy in pool

Grants Pass
Myrna's Swimming Stars
Myrna Shaneyfelt
541 479-9827

Group & private lessons - specializing in babies
Celebrating more than 50 years of swim teaching

 

Milwaukie /  Portland OR
SWIMBABES tm
Jackie Young
10552 SE 52nd St.
phone 503 786 6250


International Office in Portland
503 698 6935

Jackie Young is a WABC Diplomat

 '97 '03 '07
 
     

Pennsylvania

   

 

Center Valley PA
Swim-in Zone
Penny Pantano
phone 610 625-4848
4355 Saucon Creek Rd

Instruction for 6 month olds through adult
beginning swim team too
variety of aquatic programs for all ages

 
     

South Carolina

Columbia - Elgin  SC
The Swim Lessons Company
Jim Reiser
phone 803 865-2629
Instruction for babies through adults
Swim instruction dvd's available
http://www.swimlessonsuniversity.com


Where learning to swim is guaranteed


'07
     
Charleston, SC
Ruth Ann Wiley

Ruth Ann Wiley
phone 843 270-0349

Instruction for babies and children
Two locations - family fitness center and a health & racquetball club.

'07
     
Tennessee    

Knoxville  TN
Adventure Swim School
Mr. Ed Pemberton
phone 423 690-3483

Open Spring through Fall
Instruction for babies 3 months, children and adults.

Ed Pemberton is a WABC Diplomat


'99  '01  '03 '07

     
Texas     

Infant Aquatics Logo

Dallas  TX
AquaTots Infant Aquatics

Bev Steinfink, RN
phone 214 850-4528

Instruction for infants, toddlers and young children including special needs.

 

 

Houston TX
SwimJim Texas
Leslie Crawford
phone  713  784-1777
1100 Wilcrest Suite 109

Instruction for babies and children
6 months old and up
Caring
Dedicated Effective Fun!
 
Leslie Crawford is a WABC Diplomat


 '99 '05

FINS

Spring  TX   NW Houston
FINS (Fun IN Swimming)

Kathy Goudeket
phone 281 379-3467
7827 Spring Cypress Rd

Year round instruction at our indoor facility
Students 3 months old through adult
plus aquatic therapy, aqua-aerobics and competitive plus recreation open swim


'07
     
Virginia