SWIMMING LESSONS FOR PEOPLE WITH A ADDITIONAL NEEDS IN VALENTINE
At Valentine Hydrotherapy Pools, we run weekly lessons for people with an intellectual disability. Instructor, Ellena Morris has just received an
ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL
for Working with Disabilities, and in recognition of her 35 year contribution to swimming training for the Special Olympics.
- A fully accredited Learn to Swim disability teacher
- A fully accredited Australian swimming coach
- A national classifier for people with disabilities
Since 1990, Ellena has been heavily committed and involved with Special Olympics Australia as an Aquatics Sports Coordinator for the Hunter Valley branch and Head Aquatics Coach. For more than 45 years, she has coached people with an intellectual disability and helped them achieve their sporting goals.
Ellena holds training between 10:30am and 7:30pm on Tuesdays and between 12:00pm and 7:30pm on Thursdays. If you would like further information, you can contact her using the details below. Alternatively, you can also get in touch with our swimming centre.
Mobile: 0418 625 482
Phone: (02) 4990 6547 (after 8:30pm)
Email: valentinepools@gmail.com
Valentine Swim School offer private classes and
positions for children that require additional support aged 5 months - 18 years. We understand they have varying needs
and progress at their own pace, and we encourage and support their unique abilities.
For more information, please contact the swim school office on (02) 4946 6199
Inclusive Splash
Is a gentle aqua fitness class specifically designed and tailored to support young adults with additional needs. The class includes aquatic exercises and games that increase fitness and boost
water confidence.
Contact the office to make a group booking.
