Newsletter and Enrolment notices

Hi folks, well it is with sadness that we must close Term 1 2022 early.  
Our team is either in isolation for COVID19, out with Gastro or the flu.

We are all sorry we could not run the entire term, but management have decided that it is not fair on either you our customers, or our team to try and run make-up classes with minimal notice.  

We have been made aware of a NSW Health warning, people with gastro should stay out of public pools. NSW Health recommends everyone, including parents of young children, do the following to avoid contamination of pools and splash parks:  

• Do not swim, or allow children with diarrhoea to swim, in a pool for at least 14 days after diarrhoea resolves. 

Department of Health Australia and NSW Notice

 #swimming #swimmingpool #water #watersafety #learntoswimprogram #learntoswim #austswim #swimandsurvive #beresfield #beresfieldswimmingcentre #beresfieldpool #firstlap 

Well its that time of year again, and with all the interesting times and fun we have all had through 2021 we have finally gotten to a point where we can announce what is happening. 

December 1 with the relaxing of the COVID rules- Opening up NSW in December 2021

Joy of Water will be opening up to run an enrollment and grading of anyone who wants to get their family members into a class for either of the following;

• Summer Intensive course 15 days - (Not eligible for Active Kids voucher)
• Monday to Friday 9:30am - 12pm
• Monday 3rd January - Friday 14th January
• 2022 Term 1 Classes - Active Kids Approved
• Monday to Friday 3:30pm - 6pm
• Monday 31st January - Friday 25th March
• Saturday 9:30am - 12pm
• Saturday 5th February - Saturday 25th March

2021 Expression of interest for Summer Intensive Program

If you have not already expressed interest please fill in the form so you don't miss out

At Beresfield Pool $135 per student for 9 days
Classes will run between 9am - 12 noon

At Tea Gardens Pool $185 per student for 9 days
Classes will run between 2:00pm - 4:30pm

At Bulahdelah Pool $185 per student for 9 days
Classes will run between 9:00am - 12:00 noon

*** please note our fees do not cover the entry fee to the pool you need to pay this directly to pool operator.

Currently, We need more students at #Bulahdelah for all levels to be able to offer this #Beresfield we have spaces for introduction to water level so 18 months plus and parent/ carer gets in or advanced level.. #TeaGardens have space to fill for advanced and mini squad levels

Express your Interest

Good morning folks,
We are all looking forward to this season at Joy of Water, we will be working with the same team as last year only we have a couple of changes at Beresfield pool, and a smaller season at Bulahdelah pool.

• Beresfield
• Tracy and Walter
• Kristie
• Fiona
• Bulahdelah
• Walter
• Tracy (substitute)
• Tea Gardens
• Jane and Warren

News about the team, we have all had an eventful 2020 like many of you...

Walter is having a procedure done 'Spinal cord stimulation trial' this will mean that from the 20th October to 6th November Walter is not allowed to get in the pool and will be restricted to light duties, no lifting anything more then 5kg and limited bending.
	Tracy has been really busy with the business and getting things organised, talking to council and then trying to see what we can do to get this season underway and a successful one.
Kristie, has been working towards becoming a fully qualified teacher, and will be working with us at Beresfield pool, an is looking forward to catching up with you all there.
	Jayne and Warren are working again this year at Tea Gardens and have already started to get themselves ready for this season, we look forward to catching up with them this year and bringing the water camera up to try and get photos at Tea Gardens this season.
Fiona like the rest of the team has been busy this year, We are all looking forward to catching up with her soon at class

Below is a Rough Guide to how we are going to run the time tables, this is restricted due to COVID-19

For the current fee schedule for more detailed pricing. Please download a copy here "2020 Term 4 - Schedule and Proposed Fees"

2020 - 2021 Learn to Swim Season

Our COVID19 Management Plan and which pools will be open and classes running... 

Joy of Water learn to swim school

Joy of Water learn to swim school was created at Beresfield Swimming Centre in 2016 by Tracy and Walter Ellem. Tracy has always been passionate about being able to get people of all abilities swimming. After completing her learn to swim qualifications with another local provider, she knew that the local pool really needed a learn to swim program.

“After approaching Newcastle Council we were granted permission to start the learn to swim program and we have been growing steadily ever since,” Tracy says. “Having a child with autism we understand how hard it is to get into lessons when you have other complications that restrict your abilities to fit into a standard program. That’s why our team customise the program to allow for limitations that a student might have.

“In 2018, we opened up two new locations in Bulahdelah and Stroud, which was a great success and we have continued to grow in both locations. “Our team have also started working with schools in the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, running both water safety and school sport programs, which we continue to develop.

“We are always looking at expanding what we can offer, such as water-polo, water aerobics or aqua zumba. Our aim is to make water activities safe and fun for all ages and abilities.”

Website: https://www.joyofwater.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ joyofwaterswimschool/

https://hunterlifestyle.com.au/2019/12/joy-of-water-learn-to-swim-school/