Skill Club Sport Swimming Academy
About Skill Club Sport Swimming Academy
Skill Club Sport Academy is a swimming academy with pools at five venues in Dubai and Sharjah: Star International School in Al Twar 4, Jacobs Garden hotel in Bur Dubai, Next Generation School in Al Barsha 3, Hyatt Regency Dubai and Crystal Plaza in Sharjah, plus private sessions at home. Its package list covers beginner classes, intermediate/senior squad classes and adult classes. Beginner classes are for ages 3-14 and focus on water confidence, safety and the basics of floating, kicking and arm movements. Intermediate and senior squad classes, for ages 7-25, move on to stroke technique, endurance, starts and turns, and preparing for local and regional meets. The academy says it follows a British curriculum system of training, assesses each new swimmer before placing them in a level, and keeps batches small. Classes last 45 to 50 minutes, female coaches are available for kids' batches, and trial classes can be booked by phone or WhatsApp. The packages on offer vary by branch, so check yours.
The activity
Swimming, explained
Learn-to-swim programmes take children from first splashes to full stroke technique in a structured, staged way. Younger beginners work on water confidence, floating and breathing before moving to arm and leg technique for front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. Older, more experienced swimmers can move into squad training, where sessions focus on stroke refinement, endurance and race starts and turns. Most academies group children by ability rather than age alone, and progress is usually tracked through a badge or level system so parents can see how their child is moving through the programme. Swimming is commonly started from around age 3-4 for basic water safety and confidence.
Who it's for
Children from age 3 upwards. Beginner classes are for ages 3-14 and intermediate/senior squad classes for ages 7-25; adults 15-60 have their own classes. New swimmers are assessed first and placed by level, and children who are nervous of water are brought on gently with play-based exercises. Female trainers are available for kids' and ladies' batches, and one-to-one private coaching can be arranged on request.
What to expect
A first visit starts with a trial class, which the academy offers on request, and an initial assessment to place your child in the right level. Each class lasts 45 to 50 minutes depending on age group and level. For ages 3-6 the focus is water confidence, breath control and floating, learned through play; 7-10s move on to stroke basics and kicking; 11-16s work on full strokes, breathing and deep-water confidence. Bring swimwear, a cap and goggles - Skill Club caps can be bought there. The academy says its pools are temperature-controlled, and make-up classes may be possible with prior notice. Pick a branch on this page for its address, hours and contact.
Highlights
- Pools at five venues in Dubai and Sharjah, plus private sessions at home (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Beginner classes for ages 3-14; intermediate/senior squad classes for ages 7-25 (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Trial classes available, with an initial assessment before a child is placed in a level (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Classes last 45-50 minutes; female coaches available for kids' batches (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Squad training covers starts, turns, endurance and preparation for local and regional meets (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Temperature-controlled pools (skillclubsportacademy.com)
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
On Google, the Al Twar 4 branch is rated 4.7 from 83 reviews, Next Generation School in Al Barsha 4.4 from 8 and Bur Dubai 5.0 from 8. Each branch's own rating shows when you pick it. Parent testimonials on the academy's own website mention children moving up from level 1 to level 5, being picked for their school swim team, patient and friendly coaches, and a lady coach for the kids' classes.
The facts
- Ages
- Beginner classes: 3-14
- Intermediate/senior squad classes: 7-25
- Adult classes: 15-60
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- Prices
- Ask the provider
- Schedule
- Classes of 45-50 minutes; weekday and weekend batches, exact timings on availability (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Trial
- Trial classes available on request (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Where
- Star International School, 36th St, Al Twar 4, Al Qusais, Dubai
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri4:10pm–9pm
- Sat–Sun8am–4:20pm
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Beginner, intermediate/senior squad and adult packages listed (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Wheelchair-accessible car park; Google places it beside Etisalat metro station (Google listing)
- Bring your own swimwear, cap and goggles; Skill Club caps are on sale (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Each branch has its own opening hours; class times within them depend on availability (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Packages run by the month, two months or three months, with 1-5 classes a week; fees are given on enquiry (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Which packages are listed differs by branch; the Al Twar 4 list is the longest (skillclubsportacademy.com)
- Make-up classes may be offered depending on availability and prior notice (skillclubsportacademy.com)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
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