thsc
Keeping Heads Above Water
thsc
Keeping Heads Above Water
Welcome to the Toby Haenen Swim Centre (THSC).
The THSC is a premium provider of swimming lessons and water safety to the families of Bayside in Melbourne.
Established in 1994, the THSC is a professional swimming organisation committed to saving lives around water in our community by conducting worlds best practices. Beginning from 6 months of age, beginner through to junior state level, the THSC has got you covered, delivering high quality tuition of all ages, abilities and diversities.
The THSC is committed to providing a safe, healthy and positive environment for children learning to swim. We believe children learn best when encouraged and guided, challenged and rewarded.
Our program emphasises a holistic approach by developing a child’s confidence, expanding their skills and encouragement to succeed. We are committed to understanding the individual needs of every student irrespective of their race, gender, age, ability or experience.
We achieve our objectives through our quality team who inspire us every day to deliver the most efficient and effective methods of learning to swim.
The Swimming program is designed by dual Olympian Toby Haenen, who shares a love and passion for swimming focused on fairness, consistency and progression. Toby regularly teaches at both centres throughout the term.
OUR ADVANTAGE
THSC
OUR ADVANTAGE
THSC
Our Quality Team
The THSC team are extensively researched, experienced and resourced in designing and implementing premium quality swimming and water safety programs. We share our passion for teaching with all our team and conduct regular ongoing training.
We have 3 decades of expert experience in;
Teaching and conducting premium Parent/Child classes and pre-school aquatics.
Teaching students in a highly structured learn to swim programs.
Coaching students in squad levels preparing for competition.
Extensive knowledge and expertise of technical swimming equipment.
Our Class Sizes
At THSC, we believe in quality, personalised service. Our centres are a small family affair business and we like to keep it that way. We provide low instructor/student ratios, for the safety of all students in the class, ensuring each student receives the personalised attention they need. Each of the classes listed below is the maximum number of students ever in a class.
Parent & Child Classes 1:8 ratio
Beginner Classes 1:4 ratio
Intermediate Classes 1:5 ratio
Advanced Classes 1:8 ration
Squad 1:15 ratio
Our Centres
THSC Chelsea Heights
Established in February 1994, this centre was the beginning of our legacy. Created with love and built on budget, the THSC Chelsea Heights has taught thousands of children learning to swim. The pool boasts high personalised service and warm welcoming culture.
THSC Sandringham
Established in January 1996, this swim centre is one of the world’s best designed teaching pools. Multiple underwater levels and edges make this pool a gem, particularly for preschool aquatics. The pool is utilised in different layouts effectively catering for Parent/Child classes through to squad swimming. Both pools are ideal for learning with air and water temperature remaining constantly high.
OUR PROGRAMS
OUR PROGRAMS
The THSC swimming programs have been designed by dual Olympian Toby Haenen, drawing upon 30 years of International swimming, teaching, and coaching experiences.
The THSC provides extensive swimming programs for all ages and levels. We specialise in programs for all categories ranging from Parent & Child (6months of age), through to junior squad training.
Parent & Child Classes (6 months up to 48 months)
Available: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 11.30am | Saturday and Sunday 8am - 1pm
Pre-School Learn to Swim Classes
Available: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 11.30am | Saturday and Sunday 8am - 1pm
School Age Learn to Swim Classes
Available: Monday - Friday 3.30pm - 6.30pm | Saturday and Sunday 8am - 1pm
Stroke Correction Classes
Available: Monday - Friday 3.30pm - 6.30pm | Saturday and Sunday 8am - 1pm
Squad Training
Available: Monday - Thursday 6pm - 730pm
The THSC also provides outstanding intensive swimming programs for external usage, such as
Primary & Secondary Schools
Kindergartens
Life Saving Clubs
Local Sports teams
Term dates 2025
Term dates 2025
Term 1, 2025 Sat 18th Jan - Sunday 6th April
Holiday Program Mon 13th Jan - Fri 17th Jan (5 day intensive)
Term 2, 2025 Tue 22nd April - Sun 6th July
Holiday Program Mon 14th April - Thur 17th Jan (4 day intensive)
Term 3, 2025 Mon 21st July - Sun 21st Sep
Holiday Program Mon 29th Sep - Fri 3rd Oct (5 day intensive)
Term 4 2025 Mon 6th Oct - Tue 23rd Dec