Our Swimming Programs
Structured swim lessons tailored for beginners, kids, adults, and competitive swimmers at GDM Pool, Quinam Road, Penal.
🏊 Learn-to-Swim Lessons
For absolute beginners of all ages
Designed specifically for individuals who have never swam before or have fear/anxiety around water. We introduce breathing techniques, floating without assistance, and simple propulsion.
- Water acclimation and submersion comfort
- Front & back floating techniques
- Rhythmic breath exchange & bubble blowing
- Treading water basics in shallow and deep areas
👶 Children's Swimming Classes
Building strong swimmers early in life
Fun, active classes using games, flutter kick drills, and progressive swim aids to teach children correct freestyle and backstroke mechanics in a joyful, encouraging setting.
- Streamlined body position & flutter kick power
- Proper arm recovery and bilateral breathing
- Deep water safety and edge recovery drills
- Endurance building for school sports or recreation
🧑 Adult Swimming Lessons
It's never too late to learn to swim
A relaxed, dignified environment crafted for adults who want to learn from scratch, overcome deep water anxiety, or prepare for vacations, beach outings, or fitness routines.
- Patient, one-on-one pacing within small adult squads
- Techniques to relax tense muscles in the water
- Treading water and deep end security
- Low-impact cardiovascular conditioning
🌊 Water Safety & Survival Training
Vital survival readiness for Trinidad & Tobago waters
Living on an island with beaches, rivers, and pools makes water safety mandatory. Swimmers learn how to stay afloat for extended periods, handle unexpected falls, and conserve energy.
- Treading water for 5+ minutes efficiently
- Survival floating and sculling
- Falling into water clothed recovery techniques
- Recognizing rip currents and ocean water awareness
🏅 Stroke Development & Technique Improvement
Refining form, speed, and endurance
For swimmers who can already swim across the pool and want to refine competitive strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly, as well as turns and race strategy.
- Biomechanical stroke efficiency & hip rotation
- High elbow catch and powerful kick rhythm
- Flip turns and open turns execution
- Interval swim sets for stamina and speed
🎯 Private One-on-One Lessons
100% dedicated instructor attention
Accelerate your learning curve with personalized sessions designed around your individual schedule and goals. Perfect for rapid breakthroughs or overcoming acute phobias.
- Custom lesson curriculum designed for you
- Coach Timmy provides real-time in-water feedback
- Fastest rate of progression
- Ideal for nervous learners or specific goal milestones
Real Swimmers in Action
From our vibrant group classes at GDM Pool to open-water swim clinics.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right For You?
Give Coach Timmy a call or send a WhatsApp message. We'll assess your or your child's comfort level and recommend the best timeslot.