WELCOME TO CGGS AQUATIC
The CGGS Aquatic Centre is a boutique aquatic facility owned and operated by Camberwell Girls Grammar School. Located at the School campus, 2 Torrington St, Canterbury, just 9 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. The Centre provides a welcoming environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Our programs are designed to support swimmers at every stage of their aquatic journey — from learning fundamental water safety skills through to advanced squad training and competitive swimming.
With expert coaching delivered by AUSTSWIM accredited instructors, modern facilities and a strong focus on education and development, CGGS Aquatic Centre aims to build confident, capable swimmers while fostering a lifelong enjoyment of aquatic activity.
The Centre offers a range of structured programs including Learn to Swim classes for all ages from infants – adults as well as squad training and competitive swimming pathways.
OUR SWIMMING PATHWAY
LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM
The CGGS Learn to Swim program provides a structured, progressive pathway from infant water familiarisation and safety skills, through to strong, independent swimming across all strokes. The focus is on water safety, confidence, correct technique and enjoyment, with progression based on skill development. Each level builds essential foundations that prepare swimmers for a smooth transition into the Squad program. Classes are taught by AUSTSWIM qualified instructors who focus their lesson plans in the individual needs on the swimmers.
In addition to our core Learn to Swim curriculum levels, CGGS Swim School also offers a limited number of Additional Swimming Classes designed to support swimmers whose needs sit outside the regular curriculum. These classes provide teenagers and adults a flexible, supportive environment for participants who are new to swimming, returning after time away, or seeking to build confidence and foundational skills without joining age-based programs.
Infant Sessions
Parent – Child sessions focused on water familiarization, safety skills and building confidence. These sessions introduce techniques that will influence your child’s water safety and progression for years to come.
Level 1 Seahorse
Start learning the basic skills of independent swimming. Swimmers learn how to move through the water on their front and back, be comfortable in the water and under water, basic breath control, floating skills, and water safety.
Level 2 Crocodile
Swimmers are introduced to basic freestyle and backstroke arm movements. This level focuses on starting to swim distances independently, with a strong kick, eyes in and bubbles, as well as a continuation of a focus on safety skills.
Level 3 Stingray
Introduction of freestyle and backstroke timing, as swimmers start to learn bi-lateral breathing. Swimmers are introduced to inverted breaststroke and dolphin kick, and distance is increased to 7.5m.
Level 4 Barracuda
Swimmers extend in distance to 12.5m, while strengthening freestyle and backstroke technique. Breaststroke is introduced, and swimmers begin to show greater control, coordination, and confidence.
Level 5 Bronze
Swimmers increase to a 45min class across the full 25m distance. Technique continues to improve across freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, and swimmers are introduced to butterfly, expanding their skill set.
Level 6 Silver
Classes extend to 60min as swimmers start to refine all four competitive strokes. They begin learning more advanced skills, such as tumble turns, dives and overall race technique. This level focuses on building strong swimmers.
Level 7 Gold
Designed to prepare swimmers to either prepare to transition into squad training or graduate the LTS program. Swimmers demonstrate competency across all strokes, with a focus on endurance and technique refinement.
Teen Beginner
In addition to our curriculum levels, we also offer Teen Beginner classes for those 12 years and older. This class is suited to those who haven’t learnt to swim as a young child or who have taken a break from classes.
Adult Classes
Adult classes are available in beginner – intermediate levels, for those who haven’t learnt to swim as a child, don’t yet feel confident in the water, those who would like to to refine their technique or develop personal goals.
SQUAD PROGRAM
The CGGS Aquatic Club support swimmers who demonstrate readiness, commitment and enthusiasm for structured training by our elite coaches and competition. Progression from the LTS program continues through Junior Squad to National and Youth Squads, with focuses on technical excellence, fitness, race skills and long term athlete development. Entry into Squad is by invitation and based on skill, attitude and training readiness.
Junior Squad
Competition plus 2-3 training sessions per week
Dev Squad
Competition plus 3-4 training sessions per week
State Target
Competition plus 3-4 training sessions per week
State Squad
Competition plus 4-5 training sessions per week
National Dev
Competition plus 5-6 training sessions per week
Youth Squad
Option for competition plus 2-3 training sessions per week
WHY JOIN CGGS AQUATIC?
- Structured pathway from beginner to elite levels
- AUSTSWIM Qualified, accredited and experienced swim teachers and coaches
- Strong focus on water safety and child wellbeing
- Inclusive programs for infants, children, teenagers and adults
- Weekday and weekend availability
- School holiday intensive programs
- Male, female and family change rooms
CONTACT US
Swim School Coordinator Ellen Bailey
swimschool@cggsaquatic.com.au
Aquatics Head Coach Yuriy Burunov
buronovy@cggs.vic.edu.au
Aquatics Reception
9811 8514
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
2 Torrington Street
Canterbury VIC 3126
Business Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-11:30am
FAQs
We invite all our families to participate in a free trial session. During this session, our supervisors will conduct an assessment to determine the most suitable level for your child.
No worries! We offer make-up classes when prior notice is given, to ensure that if you need to miss a class, you can book in a replacement session at another time throughout the term.
Our infant classes are available for those from 18 months of age.
Yes, we do! We offer beginner-intermediate adult classes for those over 18 years of age.
Yes—parents are welcome and encouraged to watch from our bleachers.
We don’t run our regular program during the school holiday period – instead we run holiday intensive programs to fast track swimmers progress.
30-45min Group Lesson: $22.00
60min Group lesson: $23.50
30min Private 1:1 Lesson: $55.00
(Price per session)