{"id":5418,"date":"2023-06-19T14:07:55","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T12:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoornsevaart.nl\/?post_type=activiteiten&p=5418"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:25:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:25:41","slug":"swimming-levels-a-b-and-c","status":"publish","type":"activiteiten","link":"https:\/\/hoornsevaart.nl\/en\/activiteiten\/zwem-abc\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming certificate scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool in Alkmaar, where we are delighted to offer ABC swimming lessons. The Swimming ABC is a structured swimming programme where children learn to swim step by step. During the lessons, children learn to be water-safe and develop various skills such as floating, gliding and sinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our experienced swimming instructors also teach children to go underwater, orient themselves underwater, roll along the longitudinal and transverse axes, survival techniques, treading water, and various swimming strokes such as breaststroke, backstroke, front crawl, and back crawl. Every certificate means that a child has learned a specific skill and can swim safely. That is why we recommend completing the entire Swimming ABC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swimming lessons six days a week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At Alkmaar Sport we offer swimming lessons six days a week. When a child starts swimming lessons, he or she starts with the Water festival lessons<\/a>. It is possible to choose a weekly 45-minute lesson, the Quintet the<\/a> with smaller groups of 45 minutes per week and\/or a private lease<\/a> lasting 30 minutes. We also apply special rates for career changers<\/a> joining the Swimming ABC programme later on. Alongside lessons for children, we also offer separate adult swimming lessons<\/a> on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoyable learning environment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We strive for a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all children and adults who take swimming lessons with us. Our swimming instructors are well-trained and have a great deal of experience in teaching children and adults of all ages. At Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, we are proud to have built an excellent reputation for the quality of our swimming lessons. Please feel free to contact us to find out more about our ABC swimming lessons and to enrol your child in our lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interactive swimming lessons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

How do we make swimming lessons even more fun? At the Hoornse Vaart swimming pool, we support our swimming lessons with dynamic instruction cards and instructional videos. These videos are played continuously so that children can practice independently. Our approach fits seamlessly into the modern world, in which children frequently use tablets and videos. Our pilot shows that this method generates a lot of enthusiasm among children. And that is important, because fun is an essential factor for successfully learning and continuing to swim!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free recreational swimming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In addition to regular swimming lessons, children taking swimming lessons are welcome to enjoy free recreational swimming during our opening hours upon presentation of their sports pass with lesson subscription. This applies to both the Hoornse Vaart and De Hout swimming pools in Alkmaar. This allows children to get some extra practice and enjoy swimming outside of their lesson times. At the Hoornse Vaart pool, there is a practice lane available for swimming lesson children on Wednesdays (from 13:00 to 15:00 in the 50-metre pool) and Sundays (from 09:00 to 12:00 in the 25-metre pool). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At swimming pool De Hout, children who have a green or yellow wristband can practise without water wings on Sunday afternoons from 12.00 to 16.00 hours. A diving curtain is also ready here to practise underwater swimming for the A, B or C certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

pupil tracking system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At swimming pool Hoornse Vaart we use the pupil tracking system<\/a>. That way, as a parent, you can follow your child's progress and you know exactly where your child stands in the learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swimming lessons information booklet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

We understand that you would like to know when your child can start swimming lessons. The waiting list for swimming lessons is currently six months. We therefore advise you to contact us in good time so that we can put your child on the waiting list. For questions about the swimming lessons, you can contact the swimming coordinators Angeline Witsen and Rob Pannekeet. They can be reached by email via zweminfo@alkmaarsport.nl<\/a>. All information about our swimming lessons can be found in our swimming lesson information booklet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cancel swimming lesson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to cancel your son or daughter's swimming lesson? That can be done via our cancellation form (click here)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Log in with the child's account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to the (swimming lesson) tab<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Select button (report absence)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Download information booklet<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Sign up for swimming lessons<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    Cancel swimming lessons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    ABC swimming lessons, the foundation for a lifetime of swimming enjoyment!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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