Superfish SuperStuff Blog

SuperStuff is where we share what’s happening in and around Superfish - from educational video posts and competitions to news, events, speaking engagements and media features. It’s a mix of useful insights, behind-the-scenes moments and updates that keep our community connected, informed and inspired.

Superfish Swim Schools wins Swim Australia’s award for Best Swim School in marketing, promotion and customer service at asctaCONVENTION.

Superfish Swim Schools Wins National Award for Excellence in Customer Experience

7 May, 2018

Andrew Baildon Appointed to ASCTA Board

1 Apr, 2018

Learn why drowning prevention programs are essential for young children and what skills every child under five should develop for water safety.

Drowning Prevention Should Be Every Parent’s Priority

13 Mar, 2018

Discover the truth about babies learning to swim and why early lessons are critical for building independent drowning prevention skills.

The Truth About Babies Learning to Swim – And Why It Matters

23 Jan, 2018

Choosing a swim school matters. Learn what to look for in instructors, programs and safety to ensure your child develops strong swimming skills.

How to Choose the Right Swim School for Your Child

1 Jan, 2017

Stagnating in Swimming Progression

20 Oct, 2025

Real swimming progress takes more than one weekly lesson. Discover why consistency and extra time in the water dramatically improve your child’s swimming ability.

Real Swimming Time

3 Oct, 2025

Master the essential swimming skills - body position, kicking, and sculling. Learn how proper technique improves efficiency, strength, and confidence in the water.

The Essential Skills

16 Sep, 2025

Clothed swimming helps children build real-world water safety skills. Learn why practising in clothes is essential for drowning prevention and confidence in the water.

Why do we do Clothed Swimming Weeks?

10 Jun, 2025

Stroke development is key to efficient, confident swimming. Learn why proper technique matters and how it helps swimmers move faster, longer, and with better control.

Why is Stroke Development SO Important?

12 May, 2025

Why learn to swim without goggles? Discover how early swimming without goggles builds confidence, reduces panic, and improves real-world water safety skills.

Why do we Teach with NO Goggles?

1 Apr, 2025

Drowning prevention vs learn to swim - what’s the difference? Discover why survival skills should come first and how they can help children stay safe in the water.

Drowning Prevention vs Conventional Learn to Swim?

1 Feb, 2025

Discover key swimming milestones for children, from early water safety skills to strong stroke development. Learn what your child should achieve at every stage.

Milestones – Strong Swimming Skills for the Rest of Their Life

7 Sep, 2024

75% of young children lack basic swimming and drowning prevention skills. Learn why early swimming lessons are critical to keeping under-fives safe around water.

Half of the kids in grade one have very limited drowning prevention skills

5 Aug, 2024

Keep children safe around water with essential drowning prevention tips. Learn about supervision, swimming skills, pool safety, and CPR to protect your family.

Keeping Kids Safe Near The Water

24 Jul, 2024

Fast track your child’s swimming and drowning prevention skills with extra lessons, more practice, and intensive programs.

How to Fast Track Drowning Prevention Skills

17 Jul, 2024

How to measure your child’s swimming progress. Learn key under-five water safety skills including floating, treading water and safe pool entry.

The Measure – How to gauge your little one’s swimming progress

29 Jun, 2024

How to choose the right swim school for school-age children. Learn what to look for in water safety, technique, and quality instruction.

Choosing the Right Swim School for your School Age Swimmer

24 Jun, 2024

How to choose a swim school for babies and toddlers. Learn what builds real drowning prevention skills - and what methods to avoid.

How to Choose a Good Swim School for a Beginner Swimmer

18 Jun, 2024

Why Weekly Swimming Lessons Matter – What the Deakin Study Reveals

10 Oct, 2019

Learn why safe pool entry is a critical water safety skill for toddlers and young children, and how parents can reinforce it.

Safe Pool Entry – A Critical Water Safety Skill for Young Children

26 Jul, 2019

Discover why swimming is an essential life skill for children, from water safety and health benefits to confidence and development.

WHY Children Should Learn to Swim

13 Mar, 2019

Fast tracking your Toddler’s Swimming Development

1 Mar, 2019

Keeping Children Safe This Summer – What Every Parent Needs to Know

1 Nov, 2018

Discover essential swimming milestones by age and ensure your child develops strong, independent drowning prevention skills.

Swimming Milestones Every Child Should Reach – By Age

1 Jun, 2018

Drowning Prevention Should Be Every Parent’s Priority

13 Mar, 2018

The Truth About Babies Learning to Swim – And Why It Matters

23 Jan, 2018

How to Choose the Right Swim School for Your Child

1 Jan, 2017

Save 50% on extra weekly swimming lessons this winter. Boost your child’s progress with Superfish bundles and keep skills strong through the cooler months.

Super Saver Winter Special Offer

7 Apr, 2026

Stagnating in Swimming Progression

20 Oct, 2025

Free Colouring Sheets for Kids

15 Oct, 2025

Real Swimming Time

3 Oct, 2025

Superfish Swim Schools founders Andrew and Flynn Baildon present at SWIMCON25, sharing insights into Learn to Swim business operations, growth, leadership and industry innovation.

Andrew & Flynn Baildon Present at SWIMCON25

27 Sep, 2025

Karen Baildon presents two high-level sessions at SWIMCON25, sharing expert insights on swim school business, teaching excellence and industry leadership.

Karen Baildon Shares Industry Insights at SWIMCON25

26 Sep, 2025

The Essential Skills

16 Sep, 2025

Why do we do Clothed Swimming Weeks?

10 Jun, 2025

Why is Stroke Development SO Important?

12 May, 2025

Why do we Teach with NO Goggles?

1 Apr, 2025

Drowning Prevention vs Conventional Learn to Swim?

1 Feb, 2025

Milestones – Strong Swimming Skills for the Rest of Their Life

7 Sep, 2024

Half of the kids in grade one have very limited drowning prevention skills

5 Aug, 2024

Keeping Kids Safe Near The Water

24 Jul, 2024

How to Fast Track Drowning Prevention Skills

17 Jul, 2024

The Measure – How to gauge your little one’s swimming progress

29 Jun, 2024

Choosing the Right Swim School for your School Age Swimmer

24 Jun, 2024

How to Choose a Good Swim School for a Beginner Swimmer

18 Jun, 2024

Autism Swim approved swim school with trained instructors supporting children with autism in inclusive swimming lessons

Autism Swim Approved Professionals

7 Feb, 2023

Puggles Swim accredited swim school teaching deaf and hard of hearing children inclusive swimming lessons with qualified instructors

Puggles Swim for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

1 Feb, 2023

Listen to Karen Baildon share her lifelong journey in swimming, building Superfish Swim Schools, baby swim teaching and grassroots water safety.

Aquatic Mentors Podcast with Karen Baildon

30 Nov, 2021

When should babies start swimming? Learn the benefits of early water exposure and drowning prevention from Superfish Swim Schools.

Kid’s in the City – Raising Water Babies

21 Nov, 2021

Karen Baildon of Superfish Swim Schools featured in Get It Magazine sharing expert drowning prevention tips and water safety advice for families.

Protect Your Child From Drowning

1 Nov, 2021

Karen Baildon of Superfish Swim Schools wins the ASCTA Meritorious Service Award for her contribution to swimming education and drowning prevention.

Karen Baildon Wins ASCTA Meritorious Service Award

21 May, 2021

Karen Baildon Guest Speaker at the LUND World Aquatic Development Conference 2020

International Speaker Karen Baildon to Present at World Aquatic Development Conference 2020

6 Nov, 2019

Karen Baildon discusses toddler drowning prevention with Matt Webber on ABC Radio, sharing expert insights on safer, more effective learn-to-swim methods.

Karen Baildon on ABC Radio – Rethinking How We Teach Toddlers to Swim

1 Nov, 2019

Why Weekly Swimming Lessons Matter – What the Deakin Study Reveals

10 Oct, 2019

Safe Pool Entry – A Critical Water Safety Skill for Young Children

26 Jul, 2019

WHY Children Should Learn to Swim

13 Mar, 2019

Fast tracking your Toddler’s Swimming Development

1 Mar, 2019

Andrew Baildon Appointed to Australian Sports Foundation Board

9 Nov, 2018

Andrew Baildon joins the Swimming Australia Board, bringing Olympic experience and industry leadership to the future of swimming in Australia.

Andrew Baildon Appointed to Swimming Australia Board

1 Nov, 2018

Keeping Children Safe This Summer – What Every Parent Needs to Know

1 Nov, 2018

Superfish Founder Karen Baildon to speak at Swim Australia’s SwimINFO Tasmania conference, sharing expertise in baby and toddler swim programs.

Superfish Founder Karen Baildon Announced as Industry Speaker at SwimINFO Tasmania

1 Sep, 2018

Behind the Scenes of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games with Andrew Baildon

30 Jun, 2018

Swimming Milestones Every Child Should Reach – By Age

1 Jun, 2018