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We’re three weeks into Challenge Month, and wow, our Carlile swimmers are really showing up! Across all centres, swimmers from Stingray through to Orca have logged an incredible total distance during their lessons, building consistency, confidence, and gearing up for plenty of personal bests at the end of the month.

Commonwealth Games Preview: What to Watch in the Pool + 10 Fun Facts The Commonwealth Games are back, and while they don’t always carry the same global spotlight as the Olympics, they consistently deliver world-class racing, especially in the pool.  This year is no exception, with a stacked program of

The Importance and Benefits of Baby Swimming There’s something special about seeing a little one in the water for the first time. For many families, baby swimming is not just an activity, it’s a shared moment that helps babies feel safe, supported, and ready to explore. Baby swimming can be

Swimming isn’t just for summer, it’s one of the most valuable activities your child can continue through winter. Like any skill, consistency matters. Taking a break can slow progress, especially with something as important as swimming. Just like learning to read, children build their skills step by step over time.

How Carlile is Doing Our Part Anybody can drown. Nobody should. At Carlile Swim, this belief is at the core of everything we do. It shapes every lesson we teach, every swimmer we support, and every effort we make to create safer, more confident communities in and around the water.

At Carlile Swim, learning to swim goes beyond technique. It’s about equipping every swimmer with practical skills and the confidence to respond safely in real world situations. From Monday 25th to Sunday 31st May, all lessons will incorporate Swim Safety Week activities. Throughout the week, swimmers will practise essential survival

We’re proud to share some incredible news, Carlile Swimming has officially retained its title as the number one junior swim club in Australia. After leading the Australian Age Championships point score from day one, it all came down to the final night. When it mattered most, our swimmers delivered, rising

As a parent, all I ever wanted was for my child to be safe around water. I never imagined the impact swimming would have on his life. Zachary is now 11 years old, and his swimming journey began before he was even one. As a baby, he did not like

February was an incredible month across our Carlile and Kirby swim schools! Challenge Month brought out the very best in our swimmers and teams, with colourful decorations, creative fundraising efforts, and plenty of smiling faces earning stamps on their progress cards. Together, our swimmers swam an astounding 211,230 kilometres during

When most parents enrol their child in swimming lessons, they’re thinking about water safety. What many don’t realise is that swimming can also support cognitive development, confidence and academic success. The Research Behind Swimming and Brain Development A landmark Griffith University study found that children aged three to five who