Summertime is here! The best way to enjoy the season is to
get that sun-kissed skin because almost everyone of us is planning on our next
summer destination. In doing so, we also need to keep ourselves safe as well as
our children.
I must admit, I am not the right person to do that because I
am not an expert swimmer. For the past two years, I have been meaning to enroll
the kids to swimming lesson but the schedule always doesn't permit. This time,
I have no more excuse since Bert Lozada Swimming School (my top choice) has
convinced me to do so.
They invited mommy bloggers to their anniversary last
Saturday at Ace Water Spa and introduced the their programs to us as well as
the school's structure. I must say, I am more than convinced already to enroll
the kids and I hope myself too.
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| BLSS CEO- Anthony Lozada |
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| BLSS COO, Angelo Lozada |
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| Pepper Lozada, one of the instructors for Baby and Me Program |
Bert Lozada Swim School has different programs specifically
tailored to the needs of every individual. They have programs for all ages from
infant to adult and even individuals with special needs. Their instructors are
composed of educators, coaches and some are members of the WSCA World Swimming
Coaches Association and certified by the Australian Council for the Teaching of
Water-safety and Swimming AUSTSWIM. They are also committed to provide high
quality instructions to students through participating in several seminars here
and abroad.
Bert Lozada’s Swimming Program includes:
1. Baby and Me/Infant Toddler Program
An aquatic program designed to teach parents and children to
be familiar with the water. Parents are taught how to help their child to be
confident and happy in the water, and encourage learning through fun
activities. This program will prepare your infant/toddler physically,
psychologically and socially for more structured swimming lessons later in
life.
1 Teacher : 6 Students with parent ratio
Level 1: Water
Explorer (Starfish: Age 6-12 months)
A pre-swimming class with the parent in the water.
Level 2: Water
Familiar (Puffers: Age 1 - 2.5 years)
For children who are eager to participate with parent in the
water.
Level 3: Water
Safety (Guppers: Age 2.6 – 4 years)
Teaches children to perform basic water safety.
Level 4: Water
Confident (Penguins: Age 2.6 - 4 years)
For children who are eager to participate with or without
parent in the water.
Level 5: Water
Independent (Seals: Age 2.6 – 4 years)
For children who are independent from parents and have more
confidence in the water.
Our comprehensive program can teach an
absolute beginner both survival skills and sound swimming skills in the four
main swimming strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Over
20,000 children each year are being taught using our tried and tested method.
SNAPPER 1 (Age: 4 years old and above)
For children who are afraid of the water
or little or no swimming experience.
SNAPPER 2 (Age: 4 to 6 years old)
For children ready to work without the
parent or caregiver and are developing 10m Survival Swim and 10m Dog Paddle.
JAMMER 1 (Age: 7 years old and above)
For children who are developing 15m
Survival Swim and 15m Basic Freestyle
JAMMER 2 (Age: 7 years old and above)
For children who are developing 15m
Backstroke and 15m Butterfly
JAMMER
3 (Age: 7 Years
old and above)
For children who are developing 15m
Breast Stroke and Advance freestyle mechanics
SWIM SQUAD (Age:
5 years old and above)
A pre-competitive swim program with
supervised coaching, open to individuals who can swim all four strokes
(freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke).
This
program supports every skill level at all ages, including adult learn to swim
classes, stroke development, swim-for-fitness classes, up to high performance
training for adults who participate in triathlon or any swim race.
INTRO SWIM
Teaches comfort in the water, confidence, and being
in control: the ability to be yourself in water, whether it's shallow or deep,
pool, lake, or ocean. Being able to rely on yourself—not on the bottom or the
side of the pool—for your safety.
We are the only swim school in the Philippines that is certified to
teach the world renowned MIRACLE SWIMMING METHOD of the Miracle Swimming Institute, USA.
If you’re afraid or not comfortable in the water,
this is the perfect program for you!
BASIC
Teaches fundamental skills like
floating, arm & leg action and breathing in a stress-free, encouraging
atmosphere. Focuses on survival
stroke and freestyle.
ADVANCE 1
Stroke drills and expert coaching allow
you to develop perfect technique in breaststroke and backstroke.
ADVANCE 2
Stroke drills and expert coaching allow
you to develop perfect technique in advance freestyle and butterfly.
POWER SWIM
Teaches racing technique and
preparation to athletes of all levels. Through specially designed workouts and
proper stroke management, students will be able to swim faster with efficient
technique. The program’s goal is to help you achieve a lifetime of swimming
improvement.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Our Special Needs Program takes into
consideration the student's emotional needs and physical capabilities. The goal
is to help each student become physically active (purposeful movements) and
impart to them life-saving skills of swimming.
FITNESS
A recreational and fitness swimming
program designed to suit your individual needs, whether swimming for fun, fitness
or sport.
SWIM TEAM
BLSS’s expertise and quest for
excellence has produced more than 1000 National team members and 7 Olympians.
For everyone age 5-25 years and can swim at least 200 meters of freestyle and
25 meters of Butterfly, Backstroke and Breast Stroke. It is an exciting
opportunity for children to experience the world of competitive swimming.
Parents can also expect their kids to develop social skills and build character
as part of the training program.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/VARSITY TEAM PROGRAM
BLSS offers local schools the
opportunity to enhance their curriculum and reach students who may not have
access to swimming lessons. The aim of the program is to develop students’
swimming skills, foster enjoyment of aquatic activities, provide water safety
education and nurture the specially-talented swimmer through the varsity
program, which easily integrates into any existing school curriculum.
Highly trained teaching staff equipped
for all ages from pre-school to college, can implement training in your school,
observing the ideal STUDENT:TEACHER ratio. Our structured yet flexible program
(based on current best teaching methodologies from Australia and USA) not only
teaches basic aquatic skills, but also educates students on survival and safety
practices appropriate to each age group and grade level.
PRIVATE LESSONS
BLSS specializes in private instruction
in a private location, scheduled according to the student’s convenience.
Available to students from 6 months of age to adult.
