My name is June Backmeier.  I created Dolphin Swim School about seven years ago and since then we have gone from strength to strength.

I love to teach swimming and my teaching team and I are committed to teaching children in a happy and relaxed atmosphere.

Classes are taught in ability groups, not in age groups.

"The atmosphere is always relaxed and happy. The teaching is very personal and hands on. I personally prefer my daughter to be taught by someone who is in the pool with her. I love the way that every small achievement is recognised and praised, building up the child's confidence with each small step they make. I also love the fact that the children are encouraged to help each other learn, so that when one child achieves a goal, they are encouraged to show and help the others. The teacher has a lovely, gentle, patient approach with all the children in the group. The results speak for themselves.
Kindest regards and thanks."

Nicky Moore

"When my son first started swimming classes with 'Dolphin Swim School' he was terrified of water on his face. I was pleased to find that the instructor was very understanding and with gentle persuasion he gradually got used to the water. Now he puts his head in the water all the time. This has only been achieved by the kind and encouraging approach that this swimming school promotes. I can thoroughly recommend 'Dolphin Swim School' to anyone.

All the swimming instructor has a similar approach to teaching. They teach to your child's ability and level, with small class sizes, constant encouragement, discipline where needed, but never forceful and a very friendly attitude."

Catharine Partridge

Her first lesson, she spent on the bench in her swimming costume, crying on the side, shaking in fear, until the last 5 minutes, when the instructor took her in, she felt relieved that the pool was small and she could touch the bottom and although she was still uncertain, stopped crying and enjoyed the pool for the first time. The next week, she went in and with a lot of encouragement from the teacher spent the whole session in the pool and even went onto her back, with support. Each week she is gaining confidence and is enjoying the water.

As a parent, I would recommend "Dolphin Swim School" to others, the teachers are great with the children and make them feel at ease, especially being in the pool with them."

Sarah Mallett, October 2010.

"We moved to Dolphin swim school approx 5 years ago, and haven't looked back. Since having lessons with June and her fantastic team my children have made excellent progress. Both boys are now swimming lengths at the local swimming pool where June hires lanes for her lessons, in addition to the technique improvement they are also being taught butterfly and diving skills, which I think is great considering they are only 9 and 7. My daughter loves having her lessons and has made a special bond with one of the instructors.

In a happy and fun environment, Dolphin swim school has helped my children to develop their swimming skills and confidence. In the words of my children they said the lessons were fantastic, brilliant and fun. I have and will continue to recommend this swimming school."

Sarah

"My children and I have nothing but praise for June. Going to Dolphin Swim Club has taught them to swim very well and they always looked forward to their lessons. Just my youngest attends now and recently June encouraged him to jump in the deep end at St. James', something I had been trying to achieve for the last 6 months took June just 10 minutes! I would highly recommend Dolphins and I'm very grateful that they are so confident in the water, well done June and your helpers at Dolphin Swim School."

Jane O'Connor

"My children started swimming lessons with the Dolphin Swim School when they were 6 and 4 years old. They were immediately tested to see their abilities and moved into the correct group. They have both love going to their lessons and have built up a great relationship with each teacher who has encouraged and developed their technique. June and her team of helpers make swimming fun which is the best way to learn. Highly recommended."

Jo Giller

"We can thoroughly recommend Dolphin Swim School. One of the most attractive things about the school is that the teachers are in the pool with the children in the early stages of their learning. This gives the children confidence to try new things.

Our eldest daughter started lessons when she was 3 years old and within only a matter of months she was swimming confidently without her armbands. Now at nearly 6 years old she has recently progressed to the lane training sessions at St James Swimming Pool. Our youngest daughter couldn't wait to start lessons after seeing how much her sister enjoyed it. She has now been swimming for a year and also loves the water and is swimming without armbands. We are extremely proud of both of their achievements and know it wouldn't have been possible without the expertise and encouragement they have recieved during their lessons.

We wanted to give our children the opportunity to swim at an early age and seeing the progress they have made means lessons with Dolphin Swim School are worth every penny spent!"

Mark & Julia Collins

"I enjoy swimming because it's fun to learn and I've learnt to swim very quickly. June is very kind and helpful to me. She always checks to see if I'm ok."
Holly M Age 7

"Swimming with Dolphins is great. I have lots of fun when I do the lessons. June is nice and kind."
Ben M Age 10

"I am always highly recommending Dolphins to friends. Both my children started swimming with armbands and with the help and support of the instructors, they very quickly gained the confidence to swim without. Both my children have rapidly progressed and moved up through and into higher ability lessons. A wide variety of days and times are available for lessons making these accessible and convenient. June has always considered both of these when arranging lesson times for my children, particularly at the time when both were swimming at different levels. We are always greeted with a friendly and helpful June. Kind, patient and aware of childrens needs."

Mum of Ben and Holly M.