FUNdamental Swimming is a Swim School with two venues in Cape Town, as well as an Online Education Platform. Our Swim Schools based in Claremont and Oranjezicht aim to encourage swimmers of every level and every background to learn, participate and remain in the sport of swimming for as long as possible. The FUNdamental Swimming Online Platform aims to inspire swimming teachers and coaches by offering online courses and videos as a toolkit and resource library.
We operate out of two indoor heated 25m pools. At the Quadrant Complex in Claremont and at St Cyprian’s School in Oranjezicht. At both Cape Town venues we offer stroke development/technical swimming and fitness for children from 5 years old right through to adults.
For younger children still learning the strokes we offer Stroke Development/Technical Swimming where we focus on one stroke per week. We present the lessons as a fun and engaging mini workshops. Fitness sessions are usually 60 minutes with a focus on building stamina and swimming fitness. Private sessions are also available upon request and can be a good way to ease into our programmes or gain confidence in a certain area.
Our fearless leader, Kath, is the creator of the FUNdamental Swimming Programme. Her life is swimming. She is an experienced school & swimming teacher and a Masters Swimming World Champion.
Jackie is a mother of two young children, but this doesn't stop her being totally on top of all administrative functions at the Quadrant. Jackie is also a qualified nurse and a keen baker.
Claire is a creative and committed teacher who brings her Montessori expertise to her swimming teaching approach. Claire is a competitive and decorated Masters and Open Water swimmer as well as a brilliant cook and caterer.
Lisa has a nurturing approach to teaching & enjoys a genuine connection with young swimmers. Lisa is a kidney transplant recipient and World Record Holder in numerous swimming events at the World Transplant Games.
A few years ago Robyn made a career change to spend more time working with children in the field of swimming teaching. Since then she has not looked back. Robyn is a valuable & popular member of the FUNdamental Swimming team.
Emma has many years experience teaching swimming & synchronised swimming. She has represented South Africa for synchro at 4 World Championships. Emma is also a brilliant designer and manages the FUNdamental Swimming media portfolio.
Rob brings a wealth of experience to the team as an avid open water swimmer and ex SA National Swimmer. He brings a gentle energy that the kids respond well to.
As the youngest member of the FUNdamental family, Tayla brings a bubbly personality to the pool deck every day. Tayla’s fun and nurturing approach to her swimmers makes her extremely well-loved as a swimming teacher and coach. Tayla has represented South Africa for Artistic Swimming.
Mike and Jewel are a package deal, as Jewel is Mike’s Seizure Response Dog. Jewel is famous for appearing on Netflix in the show “A Dog for Life”. On the days Jewel works at the Quadrant she is the happiest as she gets to see all her little friends and offer them comfort where needed. Mike and Jewel oversee all activities in and around the Quadrant venue.
Bella is simply LOVES teaching swimming and is eager to motivate swimmers to excel at their full potential. Isabella has represented South Africa in Swimming and Surf Lfiesaving. When she is not by the pool, Isabella is at UCT studying Music, and teaching guitar at schools. She brings a kind and nurturing personality to the team.
Our adult-swimming specialist. Having spent many years spearheading the Masters Swimming Organization in South Africa, Karen developed an incredible skill and enthusiasm for adult fitness and adult learn to swim. Karen is passionate about swimming and is a firm believer in leading by example; hence she regularly competes in pool and open water competitions.
Alison has been a learn to swim teacher for more than a decade. Alison has always loved water and swimming. She believes that learning to swim is one of the most important life skills you can give a person of any age. Alison enjoys keeping fit by training regularly in a Masters Swim Squad.
Gailyn has been working with children as a teacher and tutor for over 20 years. Gailyn has been a swim teacher for 13 of those happy years. Gailyn has a lot of positive energy and her day is not complete unless she has helped a child in one way or another.
Hazel loves water. She has been a learn to swim teacher since 2011. Hazel loves to be part of the process that enables children and adults to find joy in swimming. She is also an avid open water swimmer, especially in the icy Atlantic Ocean. Hazel brings to the family a wealth of knowledge and commitment to her career.
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