Join Vaughan and Lisa as they present content that will challenge your current views on the industry, in ways that will take you out of your comfort zone but only to greater your ability to connect/discover/share. If nothing else this will be one of the funniest sessions you attend at the conference!

PECC stands for Passion, Energy, Confidence, Connection. Discovering what your main strength is from these 4 PECC words and how can you can expand your strengths to develop in what you may be lacking.

Maximise your use of social media to connect with customers, groups and communties to grow your business.

Are aqua moves useful when teaching swimming and water safety? Does swimming and water safety relate to aqua? Gain new ideas by watching and analysing video footage, discussing implementation strategies and ways to transform classes by combining the best of both worlds. This interactive session will take learning to a whole new level.

Hear how Water Skills For Life is being taught and assessed across various students’ ages and abilities, so all Kiwi kids can learn to be water safe.

Water Skills For Life has been established to provide fundamental skills for life long water safety. Taught to children in Years 1 – 8 it is based on 27 core competencies; water safety and awareness; getting in and out of water safely; submersion; personal buoyancy; orientation; safety to self and others, and propulsion.

Aquatic education, based on Water Skills For Life, is the most comprehensive and best way children can learn to stay safe in, on and around the water. A world leading water safety initiative, it addresses drowning causation.

Introducing the new New Zealand Certificate in Aquatics (Swim Teaching) Level 3 and 4

Hear how the Drowning Prevention Auckland team are working with others to design and deliver water safety programmes tailored to high risk groups of Pacific Island, Asian and new settler, and Maori communities.

PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU OPT TO ATTEND THIS SESSION YOU WILL ALSO HAVE TO ATTEND A FOLLOWING POOL SESSION (Aquasummit Pool 2)DUE TO TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

FLUID MOVES
Experience and explore Pilates inspired aqua moves that develop core strength, flexibility, balance, posture, mindfulness and brain training!
With minimal impact, music and the powerful wonders of water, AUSTSWIM Aqua Education Coordinator Christine will lead you through a session that will leave you feeling enthused and energised

Practical tips and tricks to keep 3-5 year olds stimulated and engaged in learning when participating in lessons  without parents or carers for the first time. 

PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU OPT TO ATTEND THIS SESSION YOU WILL ALSO HAVE TO ATTEND A FOLLOWING POOL SESSION (Adaptive Aquatics)DUE TO TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS

How to adjust and adapt aquatic skills and strokes to compensate for physical limitations in swimmers with disabilities or chronic conditions. 

PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU OPT TO ATTEND THIS SESSION YOU WILL ALSO HAVE TO ATTEND A PREVIOUS POOL SESSION (First Steps to Independence) DUE TO TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.

PLEASE NOTE- IF YOU OPT TO ATTEND THIS SESSION YOU WILL ALSO HAVE TO ATTEND A PREVIOUS POOL SESSION (Aquasummit Pool 1) DUE TO TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.

Older Adults - Have a great seniors moment!
Explore seniors aqua activities that can offer a lasting impact, an enjoyable experience and a sense of community. Experience activities to maintain range of movement, flexibility and functional mobility, whilst having fun! Presented by AUSTSWIM Aqua Education Coordinator Christine and NZ Aqua Instructor Nicole Stewart

In this broad ranging session Mark will be addressing the future of swim schools, examining what the next phase looks like as well as investigating some of the most common failings of swim school businesses. He will also take a look at how you can adjust your swim school to suit your changing communty needs and the use of technology to connect with customers. 

Special Olympics changes lives. Special Olympics New Zealand is first and foremost a sports organisation for people with an intellectual disability, but it provides athletes with far more than the physical benefits of sport.

It’s about fun, friendships and team spirit; it’s about a feeling of belonging, and ultimately improving quality of life. Special Olympics changes lives in so many different ways.

Hear from Mike how you can adapt your programmes to encourage swimmers. Carla will then talk about her rewarding experience of being a Special Olympics coach and how you can get involved.

The team from DPA will take you through an action packed water safety session aligned with Water Skills For Life that you can take away and recreate in your own pool.