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Sydney's Leading Adult Learn to Swim School

We are Sydney’s leading specialist adult swim school, offering the complete aquatic journey, from learn to swim programs to open water training and everything in between.

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ABOUT US

At Different Strokes Swimming, we’re here to show adults it’s never too late to dive in. Whether you’re nervous about the water or chasing new swimming goals, we make the journey fun, safe, and rewarding. We’re seriously passionate about swimming, about getting adults swimming, and swimming better. We transform lives.

Based in the heart of Sydney, our swim school is all about encouragement, connection, and progress—one stroke at a time. From mastering the basics to taking on open water, we’re passionate about helping adults discover the joy of swimming.

We’re not just teaching strokes; we’re opening doors to a lifetime of confidence and possibilities.

Our Mission

Class Information

Your entire swim journey all the way from Beginner to Pro​

Beginner to swimmer

Classes From Absolute Beginner to Stroke Development.

Learn the essentials for swimming and water safety, all four strokes and be able to swim confidently.
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SwimFit & Squad Sessions

Build endurance, refine technique and build speed in squad programs.

SwimFit for entry level and Squads for our seasoned swimmers. Connect with our welcoming swim community. 
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Open Water Sessions

New to ocean swimming? Build confidence and skills for safe, fun ocean swimming with our open water sessions. 

Learn essential ocean swimming skills with a friendly group to learn ocean swimming safely.
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1:1 Private Lessons

Achieve your swim goals faster with expert coaching tailored to you.

Prefer a few private lessons before joining a class? Our flexible one-on-ones build confidence and skills—your way, your pace!
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What our swimmers say

Swimfit with Julian is always great. He’s such a positive and encouraging coach,
and I always feel like I’ve learnt something and improved my swimming each session.
Highly recommend!
OliviaSwimfit (Saturdays, Prince Alfred Park Pool)
Great class by Julian. We did some arm and rotation drills to put into freestyle and then for backstroke.
Early class time suits me so i can come straight from work... and good to have anxiety free water temperature!
Kate(Tuesdays, Swimfit Victoria Park Pool)
I did not know how to swim and today I did my first free swim, I feel comfortable with the classes,
my coach explains very well and he is very patient with us, my native language is Spanish
and for me understand something is a challenge sometimes but the
instructions is too easy with the coach. I love the classes!
MelanieAbsolute Beginner (Saturdays, Prince Alfred Park Pool)
As a first-timer with SwimFit, I felt a little daunted, but the instruction
was great and I think I found some improvement in just one session.
Looking forward to more.
RossSwimfit (Tuesdays, Victoria Park Pool)
I like the drill that taught me forward propulsion, arms staying below the surface
and trying to slice forward. and the arms only (no kicking) drill. and the partner drill where
the front person is arms and the back person is legs. so much fun
Kim Stroke Development (Saturdays, PrinceAlfred Park Pool)
Come a long way with Kari! She is very different from other coaches
who focuses first on motivation and then on technique. For ppl who are starting to
learn very late and have trust issues with water, I would say try her !
SurabhiOne on One (Saturdays, Prince Alfred Park Pool)
Fan f….g tastic!! 🤗🤗
Diana Beginner 1 (Satrudays, Prince Alfred Park Pool)
Kari is a wonderful coach and the people are lovely.
No pressure to swim fast, just enjoy and work on your swimming!
AimeeSquads (Tuesdays, Victoria Park Pool)
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5-Star Reviews

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YEARS of Teaching Experience

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Iconic Sydney Locations

Your First Class *free!

We believe everyone deserves to enjoy swimming in a safe supportive enviroment.

So take the plunge! As part of your introductory free lesson, we will assess you and help you find the right class and level for your swimming goals.

*Free Class Offer Excludes Private 1-1 Coaching

Have Questions?

Don't worry, everyone asks.

Wondering what to expect from your swimming lessons? Explore our FAQs below to dive into your swim journey with confidence!

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Q1: What should I bring to my first lesson?​

Bring your swimwear, a towel & goggles. You can purchase these at the pool.

If you own personal swim gear, feel free to bring it along, but rest assured that our coaches will provide everything needed to get started

Our Adult Learn to Swim Classes usually span around 45 minutes, covering warm-up exercises, skills practice, and cool-down stretches.

Our Swimfit classes are 60 minutes and our squad classes are 75 minutes.

Certainly! We recognize that life can be unpredictable. Just inform our friendly staff, and we’ll assist you in finding a class that better fits your schedule.

*Please note we do require a minimum of 24 hours notice to reschedule or cancel a class, private lesson, or squad session, otherwise it will be forfeited. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions. 

No need to worry! Our coaches are here to provide support and encouragement every step of the way. We foster a comforting and understanding environment to help you feel at home.

All the info you need and the most common questions we get read them all here.

Sydney's BEST ADULT LEARN TO SWIM BLOG

Kari Baynes’ blog isn’t just for swimmers; it’s for thinkers, dreamers, and anyone who enjoys a dry martini of wit with their freestyle drills. Described by insiders as “the Tolstoy of swim blogs” (though far more concise), Kari has an uncanny ability to weave the existential meaning of a tumble turn into prose so sharp it could pierce a swim cap.

Rumour has it, her latest post, Zen and the Art of Lane Sharing, is being studied in universities under both literature and philosophy. Pulitzer Prize? Too predictable. Nobel? She’s already written the acceptance speech. If you’re not reading Kari’s blog, are you even in the deep end?

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