Swimming lessons

We offer free assessments at both Cannington and Riverton Leisureplex. This is to help determine which level is best for your child. You can book an assessment online.

At the assessment, one of our staff will ask your child to demonstrate several swimming skills. This assessment helps determine your child's level at Canning Swim School.

This free assessment will take approximately 10-15 minutes. Please bring along your swim wear, towel, and goggles. Once the assessment is complete, you can then enrol online or at the centre.

While we acknowledge certificates from the Department of Education, VACSWIM, and other swim schools, our assessment levels may differ. As a result, swimmers may not be placed at the same level as indicated by their current certificate. We will assess each swimmer's abilities to determine the appropriate level for enrolment in the Canning Swim School Program.

Lessons start from $16.50 per week. For more information, view our Price List (PDF 180KB).

During lessons:

• enrolled swimmer enters for free
• two spectators can enter for free
• any other spectators or swimmers must pay the standard entry fees.

Outside lessons:

• enrolled swimmer enters for free
• one adult swim enters for free
  • this allows you to practise with your enrolled child outside of lessons (this offer excludes the Wellness Suites at both centres)
• any other spectators or swimmers must pay the standard entry fees.

Visit the prices page for the latest pool entry prices.

The Online Customer Portal allows you to:

• view your child's enrolment history and current progression
• update contact details and medical information
• view any vouchers and expiry dates
• enrol and pay seamlessly.

For any questions or assistance with your portal, please contact us at canning.swimschool@canning.wa.gov.au.

How do I apply my KidSport Voucher?

• Please email your KidSport Voucher code to canning.swimschool@canning.wa.gov.au
• KidSport Vouchers can only be applied to an “Active Enrolment”
• This means that you are required to enrol and provide your credit card/bank details as per the standard enrolment process prior to receiving your KidSport funding

How long will it take before my KidSport Voucher is approved?

• KidSport funding can take up to three weeks to be applied to your account at the Canning Swim School
• This means you will be required to cover the swimming lesson costs until the KidSport funding has been approved
• Until the Canning Swim School has received payment from KidSport, scheduled debits may be deducted from your nominated account
• It is the account holders responsibility to ensure there are available funds to be debited
• The account holder is responsible for any failed payments and associated fees

How will I know when my KidSport Voucher is approved?

• A notification will be sent to your nominated email upon successful application of your KidSport voucher to your ongoing debit plan associated with your enrolment
• If you do not receive your notification within three weeks of supplying your KidSport Voucher code, please email us canning.swimschool@canning.wa.gov.au

What happens once my KidSport Voucher credit is used up?

• Once the KidSport Voucher credit has been used up, the fortnightly debits will be deducted from your account
• Canning Swim School does not accept responsibility for charges made to your nominated account
• It is the account holders responsibility to monitor the credit balance of their Canning Swim School enrolment
• If you do not wish to continue swimming once your KidSport voucher has been used, you must submit a cancellation form with 14 days notice (standard Terms and Conditions apply)

Upcoming Swim School break

Monday 23 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 (lessons will resume on Monday 6 January 2025).

Lessons will not run on the following dates:

• Sunday 26 January 2025 (Australia day)
• Monday 27 January 2025 (Australia day Public Holiday)
• Monday 3 March 2025 (Labour Day)
• Friday 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)
• Saturday 19 April 2025 ( Easter Saturday)
• Sunday 20 April 2025 (Easter Sunday)
• Monday 21 April 2025 (Easter Monday)
• Friday 25 April 2025 (Anzac Day)

Yes, you can suspend your swimming enrolment for up to 6 weeks per calendar year, upon payment of a $5.00 weekly hold fee, per child, per enrolment.

Suspensions must be taken in a minimum of 2 week blocks (If you are only away for 1 week you may be eligible for a make up lesson). If you wish to suspend your enrolment, please complete our Suspension Request form.

Refer to our Terms and Conditions for further information.

Please be aware that if you suspend your swimming lessons, you will not have free access to the facility during the time of the suspension. If you wish to attend either facility during this time you will be required to pay the casual entry rates.

If you know in advance that you are going to be absent from your swimming lessons, you can now plan your absence online (excluding suspensions and absences with a medical certificate that require a credit). Download the guide on how to plan an absence (PDF 370KB).

Once an online absence is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. If the absence is medical, where possible please email canning.swimschool@canning.wa.gov.au with notice of the absence. A valid medical certificate must be provided within 30 days of absence.

Please note - make up lessons expire after 3 months.

Make up sessions can be booked via our online portal or by speak with one of our friendly customer service assistance.

• Current class that you have an active enrolment in:
  If you have a planned absence from your current class, please log into your online account. You will be able to view and select available make-up lessons at times that best fit your schedule.
• Classes you are no longer actively enrolled into and no longer attending classes in:
  For make-up lessons related to absences from previous classes, please visit our reception staff or call us at 1300 422 664. Our team will assist you in booking these make-up sessions manually.

Please refer to our FAQ guide or process guide for additional information regarding make up lessons.

Yes, you can move your child's enrolment online, subject to class availability. Please note, you will only be able to move between classes at the centre you are currently enrolled at.

If you wish to move to the alternative centre, please contact the Leisureplex on 1300 422 664 to arrange this.

If you have already notified us of an upcoming planned absence or submitted a suspension request, these will need to be resubmitted to canning.swimschool@canning.wa.gov.au so that staff may reapply these to your new enrolment.

Refer to our guide to changing days or times online (PDF 860KB) for more information.

Yes, you can progress your child's enrolment online once their teacher has marked them as ready to progress. Please note, you will only be able to progress at the centre you are currently enrolled at. If you wish to move to the alternative centre, please contact the Leisureplex on 1300 422 664 to arrange this.

If you have already notified us of an upcoming planned absence or submitted a suspension request, these will need to be resubmitted to canning.swimschool@canning.wa.gov.au so that staff may reapply these to your new enrolment.

Refer to our guide to progressing students online (PDF 860KB) for more information.

If you wish to cancel your enrolment, please complete our Cancellation Request form below. Please note, as per our Terms and Conditions a notice period of 14 days applies to all cancellation requests. A maximum of one further payment may occur during this period.

Complete the cancellation form.

Canning Swim School now has digital certificates that are available for download via the online portal.

Certificates will be available once a student had been marked competent in all their skills.

Please see our guide for instructions on how to download certificates.