Water Confidence and Competency Course

This course is not just for people interested in swimming; it’s for people who operate around water or people who want to be more confident should they accidentally end up in the water. The course can be very useful for swimmers, but actually is designed for people who don’t typically go swimming but who want to be able to cope in different water environments.

We start with our fundamentals assessing and refining skills such as breathing awareness, floating, effective leg movements. Then moving on to our confidence and competence framework where you learn to effectively breath in shallow and deep-water situations. Our focus is on dynamic water situations and unplanned entry into water.

Participants should be able to swim 400m in a pool continuous. If you are not yet confident to swim 400m, we recommend you see us for 1:1 lessons first.

This is Level One in our Confidence and Competence syllabus.

Max attendees; 4 people

The RealSwim Centre is FitandAbel’s unique HQ and swimming base. This purpose built, state of the art pool complex is the best place for learning and teaching in a stress-free environment, free from distraction, complete with a classroom for theory sessions.

If you would like to build your confidence and competency in and around the water, book your spot today.

Saturday 8 November 2025

Morning session; 9:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch; 12:00pm – 1:30pm (included)
Afternoon session; 1:30pm – 4:30pm

What you can expect on this course:
– Access to the RealSwim Centre, pool, flume and classroom
– Theory and practical learning
– Specialist clinic planning, delivery and safety
– 2x lunches at Abelfields
– An experienced team with a wealth of knowledge

Total cost for one day course; $300 NZD per person.

Full payment is required at time booking.

• Full payment is required at the time of booking this swim course
• I understand if I cancel my reservation on this course;
  • before midnight Sat 25 Oct 2025, I will be entitled to 50% of my course fee back as a credit on my TeamUp account.
  • between Sun 26 Oct and Fri 07 Nov 2025 I will not be entitled to any refund
• If a payment plan is a good option for you, we are happy to work with you to achieve this. Please email; info@fitandabel.com

• Drink bottle
• Swim cap
• Goggles
• 2-3 pairs of Swim Suits
• 2 towels
• Pen/pencil for notes

• Abelfields: we have on site accommodation available. Suitable for an individual or couple.
• If you are attending the course with friends, you may like to consider booking a house in the township.
• Kaiapoi also has a range of motels, Bed & Breakfasts and other options.

Please email info@fitandabel.com if you would like any further assistance with accommodation information.