As safety is paramount at Westbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, our Aquatic areas are patrolled by Life Saving Victoria qualified Lifeguards during operating hours. Our highly capable Lifeguards maintain constant surveillance of all patrons in the aquatic area and are trained to act immediately and appropriately in the event of an emergency.




Our levels are organised into age groups and swimming abilities, with specific ratios for each level. To register, please email reception.sac@westbourne.vic.edu.au or call us on (03) 9731 9514.


Water familiarisation, child safety in and around the water
- 14 months-2 yrs
- Ratio (1:8)
- Parents in the water
- 30mins


Water familiarisation, child safety in and around the water
- 2 yrs-3 yrs
- Ratio (1:8)
- Parents in the water
- 30 minutes


Non – Swimmer. Water confidence, working towards independence and propulsion
- Ratio (1:4)
- 30 mins


Introduction of Freestyle (no breathing), basic backstroke, core strength
- Ratio (1:4)
- 30 mins


Non – Swimmer. Water confidence, working towards independence and propulsion
- Ratio (1:5)
- 30mins


Introduction of Freestyle bilateral breathing for 5m, basic backstroke for 5m, core strength
- Ratio (1:5)
- 30mins


Freestyle and Backstroke 15 metres, introduction to Survival Backstroke and aided Breaststroke kick
- Ratio (1:5)
- 30mins


Freestyle, Backstroke, survival backstroke for 25 metres. Breastroke for 12.5 metres and Butterfly kick
- Ratio (1:6)
- 30mins


Freestyle, Backstroke for 50 metres. Breastroke for 25 metres. Introduction to side stroke and Butterfly
- Ratio (1:6)
- 30mins


Freestyle, Backstroke, Survival Backstroke, Breastroke 100 metres, IM 200 metres
- Ratio (1:7)
- 30mins


Introduction to squad like swimming without the competitive atmosphere. Stroke technique, endurance and strength
- Ratio (1:10)
- 1 hour


Beginner and Intermediate. – All welcome
- Ratio (1:7)
- 30mins


All ability and inclusive swim school – All welcome
- Ratio 1:1 or small group with support
- 30mins