Kuotos Swim Courses

Whitmore Lakes is proud to collaborate with Kuotos Swim as its training and coaching provider, offering courses for all abilities at our idyllic venue.

Swimming courses at Whitmore

Kuotos Swim is led by Ian Cartwright, a seasoned instructor and coach with a wealth of expertise.

Ian’s guidance guarantees you’ll have an exceptional experience and make significant progress
throughout your open water swimming adventure.

For numerous years, Ian and his family operated the Parogon Swimming Club in Newcastle. He now brings this extensive experience, coupled with his two decades of involvement in secondary education, to Whitmore Lakes.

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Introduction to cold water swimming

Experience the thrill and benefits of open water swimming in colder conditions with Ian’s Introduction to Cold Water session, perfect for those new to the sport. This unique experience combines a guided talk and a refreshing dip, designed to build your confidence and ensure you can enjoy cold water swimming safely and comfortably.

This welcoming session is tailored for beginners and specifically geared towards the colder months. You’ll receive essential tips and guidance on safely entering and enjoying cold water, including advice on what to wear and techniques. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet other new open water swimmers in a friendly and supportive environment.

For information on forthcoming sessions, please view our events page.

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1-2-1 Swimming Lessons

For an optimal experience, we recommend a half-hour 1-2-1 session, which is designed to yield the best possible results tailored to your specific goals.

Each session commences with a discussion about your objectives, swimming experience, and background. It then progresses to in-water coaching, video analysis, and customised feedback. These sessions can be scheduled directly with Ian and are available as individual sessions or in blocks of 5.

1-2-1 sessions cater to individuals of all skill levels, whether you’re a beginner, looking to improve, a triathlete, a long-distance swimmer, or even a cold-water enthusiast. Rest assured, you’ll be in capable hands throughout your session.

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Aquaphobia

Ian, an accomplished aquaphobia coach, brings extensive expertise in guiding individuals from water-related fears to confident swimming, and even scuba diving. We collaborate closely with the Institute of Aquaphobia, adhering to the Aquaphobic Learning Pathway to ensure you receive the best possible experience and learn to love the water.

Erase any preconceptions you may have about traditional swimming lessons, as this program is exclusively tailored for open water. It prioritises your comfort and confidence in the water, allowing you to relax and savour the environment before delving into stroke techniques.

This program offers an excellent opportunity to conquer any fears, nervousness, or reservations about open water, all at your own pace. Your comfort remains our priority throughout, and we progress only when you feel ready and at ease.

For a casual conversation, please feel free to reach out to Ian to discuss and devise a plan suitable for you

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How to book

All swimming courses should be booked directly through Kuotos Swim.

Qualifications

Institute of Swimming
Level 2 Teacher
Baby & Toddler
SEND Specialist

Swimming Teachers Association
Open Water Coaching

Institute of Aquaphobia
Advanced Coach
Tutor
Centre of Excellence

Royal Lifesaving Society
National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification
Open Water Upgrade

Kuotos Swim Reviews

“I have to say Ian was a delight to take lessons with and a great instructor. He puts you at ease and before you know it your actually swimming. It was a great experience to have taken onboard as an adult and I would encourage anyone of any age thinking of learning to swim to get in contact with Ian.”

“Ian has vast experience in competitive swimming and water polo but more important than this he has genuine talent as a teacher and coach. He has shown great interest in my goals and only after a short period of time has massively improved my freestyle technique increasing both speed and efficiency of effort. He spends a great deal of time carefully analysing my technique and breaking down my imperfections and correcting them in an easy to understand way enabling me to further improve in my training swim sessions.”

“Words cannot describe the confidence Ian has given me and how much his lessons have impacted me. Ian you have helped me turn around both my physical and mental health. I would and do recommend to anyone of any age considering lessons to book with him!”