About Us

50+

Years teaching families to swim safely

A locally owned and family-operated centre, for families

Sherriffs Road Swimming Centre has been a cornerstone of the South Australian community for over 50 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible ‘learn to swim’ program for every family — with no joining fees and no set term periods.

By providing your child with structured swimming lessons, you help keep them safe in aquatic environments, develop key life skills, and ensure they can enjoy the water with friends and family for life.

Our programs

It’s not only children we cater for. Our heated indoor swimming centre offers programs for all stages of life.

Early Years Program

Water Babies & Toddlers

Fun, confidence-building classes for the youngest swimmers. Parent-assisted classes develop water familiarity from the very first splash.

Skills-Based Program

School-Age & Squad Training

Structured skill development from beginner school-age swimmers through to advanced squad training and 400m competency.

Adults’ Programs

Learn, Lap Swim & Fitness

Whether learning to swim for the first time, building fitness with lap swimming, or joining our Aquafit classes — there’s a program for every adult.

Safety first

Every lesson is built around keeping participants safe in and around water.

Confidence building

We go at the learner’s pace, nurturing comfort and trust in the water.

Great technique

Strong fundamentals that last a lifetime — for fitness or competition.

Genuine fun

Learning is most effective when students enjoy every moment in the pool.

Our Approach

Using our extensive knowledge base developed over five decades, we offer a systematic approach that puts the learner at the centre. We care about making sure every student learns to swim safely, confidently and efficiently — with excellent technique.

Child-centred and age-appropriate teaching methods
No joining fees or administration fee.
Consistent, positive customer feedback for quality
High quality and affordable aquatic programs
Safety, technique and confidence — always paramount

Testimonial

Families trust our experienced instructors for safe, fun, and confidence-building swimming lessons for all ages.

What Do The Lessons Involve?

We offer an effective and systematic approach that is fun, engaging and suitable for all swimming abilities.

From cautious beginners to highly skilled swimmers, our programs are designed to help every participant improve safely and confidently.

Over the years we have taught thousands of children to swim well, with many progressing to competitive pathways and achieving success at state and national championships.

We care deeply about making sure every swimmer learns safely, confidently and efficiently with strong technique.

Registered with leading bodies

Sherriffs Road Swimming Centre is fully accredited with Australia’s most respected aquatic and water safety organisations — your assurance of quality and safety.

Swim Australia

The national body for learn to swim programs across Australia

austswim

Australia’s leading swimming and water safety teacher training body

Recreation & Sport SA

Registered with South Australia’s official recreation authority

Watch Around Water SA

Committed to active supervision and drowning prevention in SA