Swim Brothers

Information
Guide
Location & Travel
We currently have two locations:

1. Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre - which is located on Church St, Lidcombe.

2. Whitlam Leisure Centre – Located 90 Memorial Ave, Liverpool NSW 2170

Pool Entry
Please mention “Swim Brothers” at entry to avoid paying the entry fee as this is already
included in the weekly fee paid to us. Please note, that this only applies on Sundays and cannot
be used outside of that.

In the Summer months we will be training in the outdoor area and during the winter months –
the indoor pool.

If you encounter any issues on entry, please contact Omar on 0405 464 646 or Feroz on 0413
124 474

Proof of Registration
When attending your first class, please approach your assigned instructor and show proof of
your registration.

Communication & Arising issues

We have a Whatsapp group where all announcements, questions and issues are addressed all in
one place. It allows for the communication to be more efficient, and in addition, helps cultivate
a growing community. Many of our participants even train together outside of swim brothers!

To join our Swim Brothers whatsapp group, please text Omar on 0405 464 646 or Feroz on 0413
124 474.
Terms and Conditions
• The learn-to-swim program runs in blocks of 8 weeks and all products and services are
non-refundable.
o A 7-day cooling off period (from the time of payment) is given in which you can
cancel if you have not attended any classes.
o If you attend classes within the 7-day cooling off period, you are no longer
eligible for a refund.
• There are NO refunds for classes missed
• There are NO refunds on registration fees
• There are NO make-up classes for missed classes
• Classes are on in ALL weather conditions unless cancelled by Swim Brothers.
• It is to the absolute discretion of the director whether a replacement class, lesson, clinic,
or program is provided for a cancelled class
• Swim Brothers reserve the right to reschedule and cancel classes
o Swim Brothers will only cancel classes due to weather if there is an electrical
storm, a major weather event, poor surf conditions or as deemed by pool
management
o Every effort will be made to give reasonable notice to those enrolled if a class is
cancelled
o Those enrolled will not be charged for cancelled classes by Swim Brothers.
• Swim Brothers reserves the right to change the instructors/coaches of classes without
notice
• Swim Brothers reserves the right not to run classes on public holidays
Attire
It is a requirement that all participants wear appropriate swimming attire. Cotton shirts and
other loose-fitting clothing is not permitted.

It is also a requirement to wear a swimming cap if you have longer hair.

Swim Brothers offers both rash guards and Swimming Caps. Please contact Omar or Feroz if you
would like to purchase one:

Rashguards ($50 each)

These rashguards are locally made and of high quality and protect against UV

Swimming Caps ($10 each)

They were made in collaboration with Speedo and have been manufactured by speedo.
Goals of the program
There are three group levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced. The following are the
goals of each group at the conclusion of the 8-week program and will need to be achieved to
progress onto the following group.

Beginner Group – To swim 25m with basic form.

Intermediate Group – To swim 200m with good form under 5 minutes

Advanced/Squad group – To swim 400m+ with good form under 9 minutes

Expectations of Participants
While our program has been great in helping our participants improve their technique and
increase their distance in the water – we expect you to put some effort outside of class to
guarantee achieving the above goals.

This is especially important since people progress at different rates. While some people may
achieve these goals without swimming outside of class, it is best to swim more often to improve
your technique and comfortability in the water. The bottom line is – swimming once a week is
not sufficient for producing good results.

We pride ourselves in cultivating a community of brotherhood where participants often liase

with each other and plan to swim throughout the week to stay motivated. Swim Brothers may
often aid in helping put these together – although it is not part of the program.
Swim Brothers beach program
The beach program is a one-day event held at North Cronulla or Wanda beach during the
warmer months. It is FREE and inclusive of being a part of the swim brothers’ program.

It is a program delivered in collaboration with Surf Lifesaving NSW to teach basic ocean safety
messages and skills including rip identification and watching mock rescues. There will also be an
opportunity to play around with various rescue boards and jump in the water for a swim. We
will be in touch with you when your next beach program is.

Pathways and opportunities

At the conclusion of the Advanced group, participants may opt to continue swimming as part of our
squad group to stay active and improve swimming in general.

However, these groups lead to other pathways and opportunities. We have collaborated with various
organisations to be able to offer these specifically to our participants in a culturally and religious
sensitive way. The below is an outline of what some of these opportunities are:

1) Surf Safety Certificate

The surf safety certificate is a two-day course held across two weekends, where participants are
introduced to the basics of surf rescue skills. This includes how to rescue both conscious and
unconscious patients with the use of various flotation devices, how to identify rips and how to revive
unconscious patients through CPR training.

This has a pre-requisite of being able to swim 150m and float for 3 minutes on your back.

2) Bronze Medallion
The bronze medallion is an Australian recognised course to become a lifeguard. It is an intense course
that spans over 8-12 weeks and dives deep into various surf rescue skills, survival skills, radio
communication, mock rescues and first aid skills.

This has a pre-requisite of being able to swim 400m in under 9 minutes.

 3) Teaching with Swim Brothers

This is for those who are looking to help make a difference and give back to the community in a paid
teaching role with swim brothers.

Sourcing Male swim instructors is difficult, so we highly encourage those who are committed, reliable &
have good communication skills to jump on board and help us expand this initiative to different suburbs.

The minimum requirement is to be able to swim 200m and have completed the AUSTSWIM training
course (which we will help organise).

If you are interested, please contact us.

Speedo Collaboration
As part of joining Swim Brothers, all our participants can enjoy 40% off all speedo products online. There
is however a minimum spend of $100 for free shipping. Steps for purchase:

1) Visit www.speedo.com.au

2) Choose items you are interested in purchasing – PLEASE ensure they are in stock and in your size

3) Send URL of item(s) to Feroz on 0413 124 474

4) Confirm total cost with Feroz & send money to Swim Brothers

5) When it has arrived, we will notify you and collection will be at the pool.

Contact information
If you have any further questions or would like us to clarify any of the above information – please reach
out to Omar on 0405 464 646 or Feroz on 0413 124 474.

Alternatively – email info@fitnessforpurpose.org.au.