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Swimming Lessons
Aquafins
buchan hill, Crawley RH11 9AR
# Aquafins Swim School
Aquafins is a family-run swim school based in Crawley that has spent two decades teaching children to swim safely and competently. Operating from a dedicated 20-metre pool maintained at a constant 30 degrees at Cottesmore School in Pease Pottage, the school serves families across Crawley and Horsham seeking quality swimming instruction.
The business distinguishes itself through a philosophy prioritising correct technique over rapid progression. With instructors boasting over 40 years' combined experience, Aquafins maintains deliberately small class sizes—a maximum of six children for beginners (with instructors in the water) and eight for swimmers with existing competency. This approach ensures personalised attention and safer learning outcomes.
Aquafins teaches all four competitive strokes—front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly—alongside essential water survival skills. The school follows the Amateur Swimming Association National Plan for Teaching Swimming, with children periodically assessed for achievement badges and distance tests, providing clear motivation and progression markers.
Beyond foundational swimming lessons, Aquafins offers pathways into Rookie Lifeguarding, where children develop water rescue skills and CPR knowledge, and Squad Training for competitive swimmers wanting to develop speed, stamina and racing techniques. The facility provides comfortable parent viewing areas and ample parking, accommodating family needs alongside quality instruction.
Aquafins is a family-run swim school based in Crawley that has spent two decades teaching children to swim safely and competently. Operating from a dedicated 20-metre pool maintained at a constant 30 degrees at Cottesmore School in Pease Pottage, the school serves families across Crawley and Horsham seeking quality swimming instruction.
The business distinguishes itself through a philosophy prioritising correct technique over rapid progression. With instructors boasting over 40 years' combined experience, Aquafins maintains deliberately small class sizes—a maximum of six children for beginners (with instructors in the water) and eight for swimmers with existing competency. This approach ensures personalised attention and safer learning outcomes.
Aquafins teaches all four competitive strokes—front crawl, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly—alongside essential water survival skills. The school follows the Amateur Swimming Association National Plan for Teaching Swimming, with children periodically assessed for achievement badges and distance tests, providing clear motivation and progression markers.
Beyond foundational swimming lessons, Aquafins offers pathways into Rookie Lifeguarding, where children develop water rescue skills and CPR knowledge, and Squad Training for competitive swimmers wanting to develop speed, stamina and racing techniques. The facility provides comfortable parent viewing areas and ample parking, accommodating family needs alongside quality instruction.
Services offered
Swimming lessons for childrenFour-stroke technique teachingRookie Lifeguard trainingSquad training and competition preparationWater survival skillsCPR introductionAchievement badge assessmentsDistance testing