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Welcome to the Halliwick Swimming Association of Ireland Facebook page. The Halliwick Concept of teaching swimming or independent movement in water to people with special needs is based on known scientific principles of hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and body mechanics.
It is applicable to people of all ages, both those with disabilities and those without.
Swimmers are taught on a one-to-one ratio of instructor to swimmer, until the time when complete independence is achieved. The swimmer / instructor pair become a unit within a group activity, so that the swimmer gains the advantages of social interaction with his/her peers, whilst at the same time enjoying the unobtrusive but constant attention of an individual instructor.
Through the medium of games / activities appropriate to age and ability, groups are made aware of the properties and behaviour of water and of how to control their own balance. Swimmers reach a stage where they experience complete independence of movement in water.
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facebook.comThe next foundation course has been finalised at last. It will be held in the new hydro pool in the Institute of Technology Tralee on 21st & 22nd September and 5th & 6th October. Email ursulammbarrett@gmail.com for more details.
Halliwick Foundation Course (Physios only) National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dublin starting 10th May. A few places left. PM for more details.
Congratulations to the kerry swimmers who received county awards from kerry county council following their success at the international gala in Poland last year.
Photos from Halliwick Swimming Association of Ireland's post
Well done to all of the participants on the halliwick foundation course in leisure world bishopstown. Good luck with using all of your new skills.
Photos from Halliwick Swimming Association of Ireland's post
Well done to the 6 swimmers who participated in the 4th international halliwick gala in krakow today. Lots of pbs as well as gold for luke and bronze for aoise. Enjoy the banquet tonight guys well deserved.
Stowarzyszenie Halliwick Polska
Photos from Halliwick Swimming Association of Ireland's post
The hard work in training is done. Wishing all swimmers great performances today in krakow.
Stowarzyszenie Halliwick Polska
Here's hoping Ireland bring some of these back.
At last they are all in the air. Best of luck to the swimmers and coaches flying the flag for Ireland in Poland this weekend.
Galway Swimmer To Represent Ireland In Poland This Weekend - Galway Bay FM
https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-swimmer-to-represent-ireland-in-poland-this-weekend/
The international gala is getting close best of luck to the Irish swimmers.
Still a few places left on the foundation course in Cork 15/16 & 29/30 September. For more information contact Ursula.Barrett@staff.ittralee.ie
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