About Us
Laurie Lawrence Swim School
Laurie Lawrence Swim School was established in Queensland in 1966 and is a family owned & operated swim school. The Swim School has produced many State, National, Commonwealth, World and Olympic champions.
Laurie has personally taught children to swim who progressed through junior and senior squads and coached them to medals at the Olympic Games. This is a unique feat in International swimming and has made Laurie Lawrence Swim School a world leader in quality swim teaching programs. Laurie’s learn to swim and coaching programs are internationally recognised.
The legacy and the program continues to deliver outstanding performances in the next generation of Australian swimmers. Our centres are currently training regional, stage and national champions.
Laurie has a love of infant aquatics. He is passionate in his mission to educate parents and swimmers in and out of the pool about water safety and swimming skills.
Laurie Lawrence Swim School teaches children of all ages and abilities to love and be safe in the water, recognise its health benefits, give them a relaxed natural stroke to last a lifetime as well as the swimming skills needed to compete at the highest level of competition if they so desire.
World Leader
Laurie Lawrence Swim School is a world leader in swimming. Our program has been developed over 50 years and incorporates swimmers social, emotional and physical growth and development into the swimming lessons.
We follow gentle learn to swim methods that recognise the swimmer’s physical capabilities and readiness to perform aquatic skills. We do not use force, fear or intimidation in our teaching practices and believe that swimming should be a happy, fun and supportive experience.
Our Staff
All staff hold industry specific professional qualifications. Our staff are trained in Laurie’s teaching methods to ensure the highest quality of teaching. Each centre holds relevant national qualifications with Austswim, Swim Australia & The Australian Swim Schools Association, ensuring we are compliant and supported by all industry governing bodies
Staff are required to keep qualifications up to date and must attend regular staff training sessions provided by industry professionals and our own Head of Training and Curriculum. We offer varied training opportunities to allow education and understanding for many different learning types and offer online, individual and group sessions. We believe in constant upskilling and improvement and provide regular feedback and support for all members of our staff.
Our Facilities
Pool design and the aquatic environment are crucial in the Learn to Swim process. All pools have access to shallow ledges for important skill acquisition. We also use a variety of equipment such as teaching mats, kickboards, pullbuoys, noodles and toys.
Laurie Lawrence Swim School does not use teaching aids such as floaties or bubbles. We prefer to let the swimmer achieve their own individual buoyancy while learning floatation skills.
Our water is heated year round to achieve maximum comfort for parent and child. We utilise a variety of water depths to expose swimmers to different water experiences. Change rooms are equipped with warm rinse showers and heaters for the cooler months.