Leannne Byrne practising her trade, training Josh Guy.
No matter how old you are, if you are looking to learn how to swim, or even to improve your stroke, Leanne Byrne may be the person to help you. The accredited Austswim instructor of Swimming & Water Safety, Infant & Preschool Aquatics and Teacher of Competitive Stroke is offering for the month of January an intensive swimming lesson program for people of all ages, whether they are young children, teenagers or adults. Lessons are one on one and Leanne highly recommends consecutive days especially for those with little or no water confidence.
The January swim program is also a great opportunity for parents of school children to seek Leanne’s attention to technique of all strokes for their upcoming 2016 school swimming carnivals. Please see classified section for costs. One day or two day lessons per week are available if numbers permit. Leanne spent nine years at the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) Swim School, and whilst gaining her credentials for her Teacher of Competitive Stroke she was under the guidance of Tracey Menzies, the coach of five times Olympic Gold Medal winner, Ian Thorpe. Head coach, John Fowlie and coach of Olympic and Commonwealth medal winner Alicia Coutts was a wealth of knowledge to Leanne as she spent many passionate hours pool side with him and Tracey observing and studying the elite swimmers. Forty-five children are currently under her instruction, and lessons are conducted from their home pool.
It is perfect for teenagers and adults who are intimidated by the observation of the public eye. “I want to encourage adults and teenagers to learn how to swim or to improve their swimming as there are so many who are embarrassed to learn” said Leanne. The 2015 National Drowning Report stated that 271 drowning incidents occurred in our waterways in 2014-15 and of that 216 (80%) were male, which is astounding. Leanne is also offering Gift Certificates for Swim Lessons. A perfect present for your children, grandchildren or family this Christmas or birthday. She would also like to thank all those who have entrusted their children to her care and supported her in her first year of teaching in Harden. Leanne welcomes people of all ages and all levels. For further information, contact Leanne Byrne on 0403 495 671.
