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Welcome to Waterbender Aquatic school, your new home for swimming excellence in the heart of the Garden Route, George, Western Cape. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are thrilled to share our passion for swimming with our vibrant community.
Swimming is more than just a sport; it's a life skill that opens doors to a healthier, more confident you. Our mission is to inspire a love for swimming in every individual, regardless of age or ability. Whether you're a child taking your first plunge or an adult looking to refine your strokes, Waterbender Aquatics is the perfect place to start your aquatic adventure.
INSTRUCTORS
JP
Head Coach
BA Human Movement Science and Sport Psychology at the University of Pretoria.
Honours in Sport and Recreation Management at the University of Pretoria.
Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) at the University of Pretoria.
Master’s in Education Humanities at the University of Pretoria.
ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) Level 1 certificate
ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) Level 2 certificate
Swimming South Africa Learn to Swim Certificate
Swimming South Africa Level 1 Coaching Certificate
Jessica
Head Coach
BA Sport Science at the university of Pretoria
Learn to Swim certificate
Life Coaching Course
Corneen
Squad Coach
2015 – current Learn to Swim, Swimming South Africa.
9 Years coaching experience.
2018 & 2019 - Swimming South Africa – Northern Cape | Time Keeping and Judging Certificates
Other Duties in Swimming:
2020 – 2022 Provincial Compliance Officer (Covid-19), Northern Cape, Swimming South Africa.
2020 – 2022 Northern Cape Aquatic Sports Association (NCASA) board member.
2022 – current Member of Swimming South Africa Selection Committee.
MEMBERSHIP
Welcome to WaterBender Aquatics Swimming School
Learn to Swim and Competitive Age Group swimming school, based along the Garden Route in George, Western Cape
Bend water to your will
Waterbenders 2024-2025 REGISTRATION FORM
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Eden Aquatics Calendar 2024-2025 PROVISIONAL
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WCA 2024 to 2025 - Swimming Calendar
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Customer Testimonials
Read what our customers have to say about us.
“We love Waterbender Aquatics! I am so pleased with the coaches! They are very professional, knowledgeable and dedicated to each swimmer. I definitely recommend coming here for LTS, stroke introduction, advanced and master swimming they offer it all.
Thank you and I just can't say enough good things about Waterbenders! I'm soo grateful to them. My daughter loves swimming with coach JP!"
-Marianthe Dimatellis
" Keziah has shown phenomenal improvement in just a short few weeks since being coached by Jess! Keziah LOVES swimming and Jess is so patient with her. Very happy we made the move to Waterbenders"
- Kerryn Steyn
“We have recently joined the Waterbender family and my Morg’s couldn’t be happier!!!!
JP, Corneen and Jess make an awesome team and they definitely have a winning recipe! It’s soooo much more than just swimming! Thanks for welcoming us into the tribe!”
-Lyndel Baard
SQUAD CATEGORIES
How it all breaks down
Learn to Swim
Age
From Age 1
Session Length
30 mins
Proficiency
Water Safety, Stroke Introduction, Stroke Development
Benefit
provides candidates with essential competencies to teach swimming and water safety to children at least four years of age.
Level 1
Age
Starts at age 6- 9yrs
Session Length
30-45 min
Proficiency
Good Stroke
Benefit
Correct gala etiquette and Competitive elements are introduced to all our swimmers as early as possible.
A major focus is placed on correct technique as well as making sure the foundation of the love for the sport is laid.
Level 2 & 3
Age
9 - 13 yrs
Session Length
45min – 1 hour
Proficiency
Good Stroke
Benefit
Competitive Monthly in Galas
The fundamentals of competitive swimming are taught, including starts, correct turns and further important competitive aspects.
Swimmers are introduced to working with pace clocks and timed sets.
Focus is on continued stroke Mechanics and increase in more specialized skills training. Building a capacity to train.
SA Junior National
Age
12 yrs & over
Session Length
1 – 2 Hours
Proficiency
Focusing on performance and intensive training
Benefit
Competing at the highest Age Group Level
A major focus is placed on correct technique as well as making sure the foundation of the love for the sport is laid.
These swimmers are all fully committed to their sport and compete at local, provincial and national level competitions.
Masters/Adult Swimming
Age
25 years and older
Session Length
1 Hour
Proficiency
Masters swimming is a special class of competitive swimming for swimmers 25 years and older.
Benefit
Focusing on performance and intensive training to benefit general health and over skill in swimming.
Open Water/Triathlon
Age
12yrs & over
Session Length
1 Hour
Proficiency
Open water swimming is a special class of competitive swimming.
Benefit
Focusing on performance and intensive training to benefit general health and over skill in swimming.
PAYMENT & FEES
LEARN TO SWIM
R650 - R600
(Siblings)
2 x 30min sessions per week
R400
1 x 30min sessions per week
INTERMEDIATE
R750 - R700
(Siblings)
5 x 45min sessions per week
ADVANCED
R950 - R900
(Siblings)
5 x 90min sessions per week
ELITE
R1150 - R1050
(Siblings)
7 x 90min sessions per week
MASTERS/ADULTS
R650 - R600
(Siblings)
2 x 60min sessions per week
COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND CLUB LAYOUT
WaterBender Aquatics falls under Fish Eagle’s (FEA) club in George, therefore we will compete at galas under Fish Eagles Club Banner
Please complete the following form for each swimmer & parent separately that will be registering for this season
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Fish Eagles Registration Form
Fish Eagles General
Please note that EVERY swimmer must be registered with a parent. Parents register as officials. Parents must complete this link as Timekeepers before their registration will be accepted.
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Water Benders have committees that parents can sign up to, if they choose, in order to get more involved.
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EVENTS
WCA-A and WCA-B Qualifying times
Western Cape Short Course Records
Western Cape Long Course Records
National and Regional qualifying times
Eden Aquatics Short Course 3 Entry Form
Eden Aquatics Short Course records
Eden District Long Course Records
Madibaz Gala Entry Form
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Fill out the Google form
Select what items you would like to buy and submit the form.
02
Receive your invoice and make payment
Please note that merchandise will only be ordered once proof of payment has been sent to
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Wait for your order
Orders will be placed every Monday and should take between 7-14 working days to be delivered if stock is not on hand.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need help with anything, we are always happy to hear from you.
