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25.01.2022 Help all kids get back to swimming sooner. Swimming lessons provide so many benefits to children. Not only helps with survival skills, it creates stamina, better language development, motor visual skills, gross motor skills, social skills and better problem solving. Scientific papers have shown that Covid-19 becomes inactive in chlorine, ozone and/or UVC. Proper control of humidity and temperature also play a role in its deactivation.... Lessons should be included as education and not as a leisure activity. Please sign and share this petition. Industry groups are still trying to negotiate with the Victorian Government to change this. See more

25.01.2022 As the weather warms up, remember that portable pools and spas may require fencing. Please remember to watch around water.

24.01.2022 Again, we shall be closing due to Covid-19 restrictions until August 20th, 2020. Credits will be applied to all that have paid for Term 3. We shall call everyone the week before to confirm their places again, unless the restart date changes. Stay safe.

24.01.2022 We wish all of our Big Fish Fish Little Fish Swim School families a Happy Easter. Enjoy spending this precious time with those close to you in these strange times. Looking forward to seeing you all on the flipside.... Stay home and stay safe.

22.01.2022 Thank you for your patience, we are trying to get back to all the messages as soon as possible.

21.01.2022 Happy mothers day. We wish all the mothers, step-mothers, Aunties, grandmothers and sisters who are help raising our young ones a happy day. May you all have a day filled with love and happiness.

21.01.2022 Appallingly, Casey Council have decided they may close Doveton Pool permanently and will vote on it on Tuesday's Council meeting. Please share and object to this if you are a Casey resident. This is an important part of our community and is used by many schools with their school competitions.

20.01.2022 Hi all, We now have an option to open up for swimming lessons next week. There are a lot of conditions which will apply, so we need to ascertain when you want to come back with the conditions as it stands. 1. Maximum of 20 people in the pool and reception area at one time. 2. No parents to watch unless the children are under 6, where you will watch from the foyer of the gym.... 3. Students to wait outside until their class is about to start. CCO will collect children and walk them to their class. 4. Upon finishing class, the CCO will also collect children and escort them to the door, for parents to pick up. 5. Change rooms and showers will be closed and off limits. There will be access to toilets only for toileting. gown6. Swimmers are to arrive with swimwear on (under clothes/dressing gown) and leave without getting changed. They can put on a towel or dressing gown. This includes parents in parents and child classes. 7. There will not be a guarantee of having their usual teacher, as we may not have full staffing available. 8. 3 people are allowed per lane, or a normal class when lane rope is removed, as it is then a teaching space. 9. No free swim. 10. No discounts will apply in Term 3 11. We will try to keep siblings at the same time to allow for easier lessons. We shall be emailing and SMSing everyone today as well. Could you please let us know ASAP your intentions so we can ascertain whether or not we shall start back on Monday 8th June - Sunday 28th June, or return Term 3, Monday 13th July. All students paid for and enrolled in Term 1, will have a credit of one lesson for the last week missed. All make ups from previous weeks will be upheld, but will not be available until Term 3, or when we have more capacity. These are all subject to changes made by various governments. We shall let you all know by the end of the week which option we shall go with. Thanks in advance, and stay safe.

20.01.2022 Next term newsletter is out this week. Here is a copy as well. If you wish to receive via email as well and you haven't received it yet, please message your email address and swimmers name either via SMS or DM. Info on government grants on here as well.

20.01.2022 One of the peak governing bodies who are advocating for swimming lessons to become available. This is their preparation statement to the government wanting clarification on points for reopening. The main concern is the loss of skills for swimmers and the potential increase of drowning over the next few years. In some states of America, drownings have increased by 100% in March 2020 to March 2019.... While this is at the end of their summer, the stats are shocking. Cant wait to get back.

19.01.2022 This is the link which shows the Victorian regulations that we need to abide by for going back to sport and exercise.

19.01.2022 Free swim is available from tomorrow. This will only be available when our entrance is open, not through the gym entrance. Free swim is available from tomorrow. This will only be available when our entrance is open, not through the gym entrance.

18.01.2022 Happy fathers day to all the dads, step dads, grandfathers, uncles and all the important men in your childs life. Enjoy the sun and we hope to see you in the not too distant future.

17.01.2022 This is the main study that has been forwarded to the state government to hopefully allow us go back to swimming sooner rather than later. It shows the safety of the swimming environment.

17.01.2022 Free CPR course available this week.

17.01.2022 May timetable for Life Saving Victorias learn at home.

16.01.2022 Day 6 of safety tips from a drowning investigator

15.01.2022 Hi all. In light of the corona virus pandemic and after speaking to people i know who own other swim schools in Australia and Overseas. The Victorian Premier has just announced in the next 2 days closure of non essential services. It is with a heavy heart Big Fish Little Fish Swim School and Freeway Comets SWIM Club has decided to cease Term 1 classes effective immediately. The safety of our families is our priority and minimising contact seems to be the best way forward. Ma...ny families have family members at risk, and they are isolating at home, we have sick kids and this left approximately 50% of our program attending, and more are choosing not to come. We have 1 week remaining, then a 2 week break. Hopefully over that time the risk will reduce and we can resume again. The remaining lessons for term 1 will be credited for future use. Term 2 will not be invoiced until further notice, I will wait until we can resume again. Everyone will remain enrolled into Term 2 and will be emailed prior to starting classes again. Please keep an eye on your emails and social media for updates. If you have not received any emails from us, please PM or email your details to [email protected] I thank you for your ongoing support, and kind words. This is the hardest decision we have had to make as we love what we do, and your kids inspire us everyday to continue to learn and grow ourselves. The benefits of swimming, fitness and consistency for the kids is so important. I cant wait to see your kids and yourselves again in person as soon as we can resume normal classes. Our vision is to empower water safety, swimming and fitness for our families. We plan to get some water safety information out to you, and some videos for the kids. As a small business if you love your classes please jump onto Facebook and Google and review our business. These reviews help us get back up and running much quicker when we can start again. If you have any questions, please email or ring us Kind Regards Tracy and Diane

12.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our Big Fish Little Fish Swim School family. May your hearts be full of happiness and cheer. Enjoy being with those around you today.

12.01.2022 Whoo hoo. It's great to finally be open again. Just a reminder to sign in when you arrive. We look forward to seeing everyone again. The changerooms and showers are open, but there is a limited number of people allowed in the change rooms.... Please make sure you are quick. Below is the latest newsletter. See more

12.01.2022 Water Safety scavenger hunt for you at home.

11.01.2022 Hi All. We shall be opening next week for very limited times. We shall be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm for lessons in term 2. Most parents are waiting for either change rooms to be available, larger patrons in pool area or waiting to see of kids get colds over the next couple of weeks as school goes back. We look at returning to relative classes, subject to current restrictions . We will be contacting everyone again in the first week of July to co...nfirm bookings. We are hoping as you all do that restrictions ease, allowing more normality. Should you wish to book in for this term, please call us to see if we can fit them in. Stay safe. See more

11.01.2022 Congratulations to all our swimmers who have competed in the school swimming carnivals over the past weeks And special congratulations to the following swimmers for making it through to Regionals: Artem Albert Angela... Chiamaka Felix Ieli Isabella James Mason Nina Ricky Shaylee We wish you all the best of luck. See more

11.01.2022 Just a reminder that there are no lessons today, tomorrow or Monday. Access to the pool with your swim card is available today until 2.30. Pool will be closed tomorrow and Monday. Have fun in the sun and be safe.

11.01.2022 This is a petition for to stop the closure of Doveton Pool. Please sign this and share it before the meeting Tuesday afternoon is held to vote on its closure. http://chng.it/hgq6QLgsJd

11.01.2022 Please read and message Dan.

10.01.2022 Heres our new newsletter. We shall be returning July 13th, with classes every day. As some swimmers are not able to return to swimming, we shall contact you if we need to make any changes. ... If you have not let us know yet, we need to know ASAP, if you are returning for term 3 or term 4. Please call us on 0499 336 419 or 0499 331 865 should you have any further queries. Stay safe. See more

07.01.2022 Kids, parents, teachers, swim schools: we need you! In just one week, LSV will be launching Water Safety @Home. Throughout term 2, LSV will be running... online, practical sessions for nippers, learn-to-swim participants and kids wanting to learn CPR and First Aid - because children can be everyday lifesavers, too. For more information visit www.lsv.com.au/watersafetyathome #LSVwatersafetyathome #watersafety #keeplearninginlockdown @slsaustralia @royallifesaving

07.01.2022 Hi All I have just spoken to the National Coronavirus Hotline regarding the 1.5 meter distancing rule. 1. It is not a rule it is a guideline and or recommendati...on 2. In cases where an organisation is unable to follow this guideline due to the operation of the business Eg hairdresser or for safety ie swim school it is permitted to transgress this guideline. 3. They advised to attempt to follow the recommendation where it is safe to do so ie with more advanced swimmers who are water safe. They were very specific about this and informed me to go about our usual business. Kindest regards Andrew Baildon SUPERFISH Swim Schools #WeALLSwimTogether

06.01.2022 Well be putting up links with water safety and educational value during this time. Heres the first one

06.01.2022 Yesterday there was an online meeting between all swimming governing bodies and swim school owners and managers. They have forged a plan to be presented to the Victorian government regarding the return to swimming. Looking forward to an outcome soon.

06.01.2022 With the warmer weather coming upon us, for those lucky enough to have a pool or spa, please remember to register it with the local council.

05.01.2022 Great to see training has started back for squad and pre squad.

04.01.2022 Enjoy this beautiful Queens Birthday public holiday. Looking forward to starting back tomorrow, even little by little. If you are interested in your children returning to swimming, please call us on 0499 331 865 or 0499 336 419 to book. Lessons for the next 3 weeks are between Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4-5pm.

04.01.2022 A new National Framework has been issued regarding learning to swim.

02.01.2022 Great news!!!! Change rooms will be available from June 22nd, the last week of term 2. We shall be ringing people from tomorrow to see if you are returning swimming. Classes and teachers will then be worked out, based upon the number of people returning. We shall also run limited classes over the school holidays for those that want to get to swimming earlier.... There is still a limit of 20 people in the pool. Free swim is still not available. https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-restrictions

02.01.2022 Great thing to do which shows that even with watching around water, sometimes light hides things.

02.01.2022 With 2 days to go before we re-open, we wish to remind all those that are comming for swimming, the following will apply. (Subject to changes in government regulations) Do not come in if you or your child is sick. One adult per swimmer to attend. Masks are to be worn in the centre. If you swimming, then the mask is to be removed immediately before you enter the water, and immediately after you exit the water and have dried your face. No free swim will be available wh...ile our numbers are restricted to 20 in the pool. This may change upon restrictions loosening. Contact tracing will initally be done via paper sign in sheets. These will be printed out in lesson time order. Please fill in parent/guardian name and time in/out. Entry in and out of the pool area is via our front door. No exit or entry via gym entrance. Please make sure you social distance when waiting to sign in, in the change rooms and when watching the lesson. Should you need to self isolate, make ups will be available. If we have missed you, or you are now wanting to have your child swim again, please call us on 0499 336 419 to book in. For those new to us, a free trial is available to ensure your child is in the correct class for them. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back.

02.01.2022 This article highlights some of the problems we shall be facing this summer. Alot of children will have forgotten their swimming skills, so supervision is of utmost importance for the return of children to water, either in a pool, spa or at the beach. Drownings have 300% over a 5 year average for the past 3 months in Victoria. ... Please make sure as the weather is warming up, that you supervise your children if they are coming into contact with water. Hoping to see you all soon. #kidsalive #KidsLivesMatter

01.01.2022 Just 1 week left of swimmimg for this year.. Please let the CCO know if you are swimming over January or returning in February. If you pay in full for January and/or Term 1, get your swim card to enjoy extra time in the pool. Entry can now be via both our entrance and the gym entrance. You will be asked at the gym to show your card and sign in via QR code for covid tracing.... Please take note of gym hours for entry into the pool. See more

01.01.2022 Let me read you a story. Lets learn about Boos Adventures at the Beach what safety rules can you remember for when you visit the beach.

01.01.2022 The yearly reports on drowning came out overnight. This breaks up the where, when and how. And please listen to the Prime Ministers message. Remember, when we are back, adult classes will also be available.