Expression Swimmers
Swimmers
Monument Park · Pretoria
What We Offer

Programs &
Pathways

From age 3 to Masters competition — a complete swimming pathway at Monumentpark Primary School, Pretoria.

The Methodology

The 3-Phase Development System

Every swimmer at Expression Swimmers progresses through a structured three-phase development system — regardless of their age or starting point. The phases are not age-locked; they are skill-locked.

01
Phase One

Water Safety

The foundation of everything. Before a child can swim, they must be safe. Phase One builds water confidence, buoyancy awareness, and the fundamental instinct to stay calm in the water.

  • Water entry and exit safely
  • Breath control and submersion
  • Floating and buoyancy
  • Basic propulsion
  • Water safety awareness
02
Phase Two

Underwater Movement

Once a swimmer is safe and comfortable, we develop their ability to move efficiently underwater. This phase builds the body awareness and coordination that underpins all stroke development.

  • Streamline position
  • Underwater kicking
  • Rotational body movement
  • Breath timing
  • Directional control
03
Phase Three

Stroke Development

With a solid foundation in place, swimmers learn the four competitive strokes with correct technique from the outset. Good habits built here will last a lifetime.

  • Freestyle (front crawl)
  • Backstroke
  • Breaststroke
  • Butterfly
  • Turns and starts
Programs

Find Your Program

Learn to Swim
Ages 3 – Gr. R

Learn to Swim

Our entry-level program introduces young children to the water in a safe, nurturing environment. The focus is on water safety and building a positive relationship with the pool — the foundation for everything that follows.

  • Water safety first
  • Small group sizes
  • Age-appropriate games
  • Building water confidence
  • Parent observation sessions
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School Training
Gr. 1 – Gr. 7

School Training

As swimmers progress through primary school, the program becomes more structured. Stroke technique, endurance, and competitive awareness are developed through regular training sessions aligned with the school swimming calendar.

  • All four strokes
  • Technique refinement
  • Endurance building
  • School gala preparation
  • Individual progress tracking
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Competitive Squad
Club & Masters

Competitive Squad

Expression Swimmers' competitive squad trains seriously and competes across Pretoria and nationally. Charlene's squad has a strong track record at club and regional level, with swimmers progressing to provincial and national competition.

  • High-performance training
  • Competition preparation
  • Race strategy
  • Dryland conditioning
  • Masters swimming pathway
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Special Needs Coaching
Inclusive

Special Needs Coaching

Charlene has extensive experience coaching swimmers with special needs. The water is a therapeutic environment, and with the right approach, it is accessible and beneficial for every swimmer regardless of their challenges.

  • Water phobia & anxiety
  • Water trauma recovery
  • Special needs support
  • Individualised approach
  • Therapeutic approach
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Not Sure Which Program?

Contact Charlene directly — she will assess your swimmer and recommend the right starting point.

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