Call: 07944 441 998 | Email : swim.dinkydolphins@gmail.com
Dinky Dolphins & Sink or Swim run 10 week terms:
September-November
November-February
February-May
May-July
Lucy Donegan reviewed Dinky Dolphins
Absolutely fantastic teachers. We love our Sunday morning swim. My daughter has really improved in such a short space of time. Thank you, I would highly recommend for any baby or toddler.
Call: 07944 441 998 | Email : swim.dinkydolphins@gmail.com
Dinky Dolphins
Swimming lessons and fun for babies and toddlers of any ability
About the Dinky Dolphins Team
Our team of swimming instructors have years of experience in nurturing little ones to swim. In a safe, warm and happy environment, your child will be encouraged to learn the different techniques required to become a competent and confident swimmer. We firmly believe that a baby should start to swim from the youngest age possible, however, if your child didn't get the opportunity to start from birth, it's never too late to start swimming lessons.
As our teachers are trained to extremely high standards both within the STA guidelines and through our vigorous in house training, you can be safe in the knowledge that your little ones are in good hands.
We adjust and amend lesson plans and individual activities so they are specifically appropriate for the unique babies and toddlers in each class. Week on week we build on the skills learnt to move towards independent swimming while imbedding water safety and survival skills throughout each session.
We ensure both babies and carers are comfortable and confident with all activities and encourage questions throughout. All of our teachers are passionate about what we do, we are all inclusive and make our sessions fun while nurturing skills and confidence in the water, we strive to get a smile in the pool even if little ones are having an off day. Our amazing, private pools are lovely and warm for our babies (but also for us adults too). All have appropriate facilities and parking on site.
We also offer our clients, through our in house photoshoots, the chance to get those amazing underwater photos of their little ones swimming.
All in all Dinky Dolphins offer both you and your child an opportunity to have fun together, make friends together and for little ones to learn techniques and safety skills required to become competent and confident swimmers.
Georgina Holmes
Georgina is the founder of Dinky Dolphins and Sink or Swim. She has been teaching baby and pre-schools since 2009. Georgina swam for Nottinghamshire County as a girl and understands the importance of children having the lifeskill to swim.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching, STA Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school and STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers. Also Safeguarding full DBS and ongoing training including STA Lifeguard.
Maz Wood
Maz has been a swimming Instructor for Dinky Dolphins since 2012.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming, Teaching Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school Swimming and In-house training. STA Lifeguard
Helen Windebank
Helen has been a baby pre-school swimming teacher with Dinky Dolphins since 2012.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching STA Level 2 Award in Baby & Pre-school Safeguarding DBS & ongoing training. STA Lifeguard
Rhea Horsewood
Rhea, mum of two, has been teaching since 2018.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming, Teaching Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school Swimming and In-house training. STA Lifeguard Qualifications.
Stephanie Robertson
Steph, mum of three, is new to our team, having joined in 2021.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming, Teaching Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school Swimming and In-house training. STA Lifeguard.
Our Dinky Dolphin Classes
We are committed to teaching all children of various ages, how to swim with confidence and determination. This is a life skill which is so important and we do our upmost to ensure that your child/children have the capability and interest to swim.
Baby Swimming
Our baby swimming sessions start from birth or until the age of 18 months. Since your baby has been floating in your womb for 9 months, this is the optimum time to teach them to swim.
Benefits of Baby Swimming
Babies can swim before they receive any of their immunisations, it also helps develop their learning & social skills and helps with bonding. Our structured lessons help to build babies core strength and develop their co-ordination.
Tips for Baby Swimmers
Each time your baby swims, bring a disposable nappy, a happy nappy that fits snuggly around legs and waist, 2 towels, a warm hat and changing mat. Wrap your baby or toddler up warm and bring snacks and water as they'll be hungry.
Call: 07944 441 998 | Email : swim.dinkydolphins@gmail.com
Dinky Dolphin Locations
We believe that the surroundings are just as important as the teaching when it comes to swimming, which is why we have selected a small number of private pools to suit you. With local, private pools, we are able to offer a warm water experience at a minimum of 32 degrees, for your child where they'll feel relaxed and at ease. Local pools currently include:
Nocton
A pretty little village in the North of Lincoln, this pool also has sports facilities.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
Girton
A gorgeous pool close to Newark, often running at 33 degrees.
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Girton
St Francis School
Located within the City of Lincoln, this is a hydro pool often running at 33 degrees.
SATURDAY SWIMMERS
Snarford Welton
Beautiful, warm private pool located on the north outskirts of Lincoln.
WEDNESDAY SWIMMERS
Croft, Boston
Beautiful, warm private pool located on the east outskirts of Lincoln.
Thursday & Friday
Louise Short reviewed Dinky Dolphins
A massive thank you to Maz and Dinky Dolphins for our 10 week beginners lessons! Maz is exceptional with the babies and great with parents too. Watching your baby develop so much skill in the water over just 10 weeks is amazing and looking at the next classes above beginners, I am in no doubt that these lessons are really worth the small cost. We can't wait for our new term to begin.
Call: 07944 441 998 | Email : swim.dinkydolphins@gmail.com
Sink or Swim
Swimming lessons and guidance for children of any age or ability
About the Sink or Swim Team
Our team of swimming instructors have 12 years experience in nurturing older children from 4 years old, to swim. We develop your child's swimming abilities through small group sessions of no more than 5 children per group. We believe that these life skills will enable your child to develop their confidence in the water and become strong swimmers.
Georgina Holmes
Georgina is the founder of Dinky Dolphins and Sink or Swim. She has been teaching baby and pre-schools since 2009. Georgina swam for Nottinghamshire County as a girl and understands the importance of children having the lifeskill to swim.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching, STA Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school and STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers. Also Safeguarding full DBS and ongoing training including STA Lifeguard.
Maz Wood
Maz has been a swimming Instructor for Dinky Dolphins since 2012.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming, Teaching Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school Swimming and In-house training. STA Lifeguard
Claire Townsend
Claire has a passion for swimming and loves teaching children, watching them grow in confidence week by week. Seeing them gain skills is so rewarding.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming and is an STA Lifeguard.
Freya Parsons
Freya is one of our newest members of the team. She's great with kids.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming and is an STA Lifeguard.
Stephanie Robertson
Steph, mum of three, is new to our team, having joined in 2021.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming, Teaching Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school Swimming and In-house training. STA Lifeguard.
Sophie Wanless
A strong swimmer and fitness fanatic, Sophie became a swimming instructor in 2016 after becoming a mum of two. She is passionate and driven in helping children become great swimmers.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in Swimming Teaching, STA Level 2 Award in Baby and Pre-school and STA Level 2 Award in Safety Award for Teachers. Also Safeguarding full DBS and ongoing training including STA Lifeguard.
Victoria Holmes
Vicky is a mum of four and has been with Sink or Swim since 2014. She has a great rapport with the older children which enables them to learn quickly.
Qualifications: STA Level 2 Certificate in swimming and is an STA Lifeguard.
Sink or Swim Locations
We believe that the surroundings are just as important as the teaching when it comes to swimming, which is why we have selected a small number of private pools to suit you. With local, private pools, we are able to offer a warm water experience at a minimum of 32 degrees, for your child where they'll feel relaxed and at ease.
Local pools currently include:
Nocton
A pretty little village in the North of Lincoln, this pool also has sports facilities.
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Girton
A gorgeous pool close to Newark, often running at 33 degrees.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Lucy Foxcroft reviewed Dinky Dolphins
Just INCREDIBLE!! Me and my son love our swim session together, and he has come on so so much, from being the boy who hated water on his face in the bath, to now under water at his own choice and comfort!! I couldn't believe it!! Forever grateful! Amazing team and amazing sessions!! They think of everything!! Xxx
Safety
Drowning is the third highest cause of accidental death amongst children, under the age of 5, in the UK. Our Dinky Dolphins & Sink or Swim team teach you how to teach your children vital safety techniques whilst having fun! All our pools are heated to 32 Degrees, which makes for a warm and content environment for you and your child/ren.
Peace of Mind
We take every aspect of your child’s safety very seriously. All our
teachers have the relevant criminal record checks (DBS) and qualified
life-savers and
trained to carry out child resuscitation.
Children's Health
Concerning your children’s health, if you’re ever uncertain about whether your child should swim due to illness, feeling unwell during lesson-time or eczema, we can offer advice and information to help you through.
Food
Children shouldn’t be fed
1 hour prior to their
swimming lesson. Be prepared though, after all that exercise they will probably
be very hungry, so be sure to bring drinks and snacks.
Illness
Never bring your child swimming if you or they have a significant illness, including ear infections, chicken pox or vomiting/diarrhoea. Ensure sickness/diarrhoea symptoms have cleared for at least 48 hours before your lesson.
Contact Us
If you'd like to discuss anything you've learnt from our website in greater detail, we'd be happy to help. Simply fill in the Contact Us Form below and we'll get in touch with you within 48 hours. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
swim.dinkydolphins@gmail.com
Call: 07944 441 998 | Email : swim.dinkydolphins@gmail.com
...things we like...
Dinky Dolphins love to have fun. When we're not splashing around, one of our favourite things is to play. What better way to play than with balloons?
Here's a link to Balloon Envy - try them out for parties, weddings, christenings etc.