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World Oceans DayRead more >
World Oceans Day - 8th June
22 million kg of plastics enters our oceans every day.
It’s a pretty scary figure when you think of the amount of plastic that is. Now, many people may not realise how important the ocean is not only for our livelihood but also for the planet. The ocean creates life for millions of sea creatures as well as providing oxygen for every breath we take.
World Oceans Day, marked o
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Top Tips to start long distance swimmingPosted: 25/05/2022Tags: open water swimmingRead more >
Marty's Top Tips for Longer Swims
What is long distance swimming?
A long distance swim often takes place in open water and is measured by either time or distance. Time wise the swim has to be longer than an hour while in terms of distance the swim has to be between 1km-10km (once it is longer than 10km the swim is classified as a marathon swim). Due the nature of long distance
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Our top tips for getting started ocean swimmingPosted: 04/05/2022Read more >
1.Make sure you're a confident swimmer
Before getting started in ocean swimming make sure you are comfortable in the water and pool. If you have not swum in a while we recommend starting at your local pool and building up your endurance before entering the water. A good rule of thumb is to be able to swim at least two to three times the distance non stop in a pool that you want to swim in open water. Once you are confident in your swimming abilities it is time to find a place to swim!
2. Know where to swim
There are many beaches all around the country which
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Which floatation device is best for your child?Posted: 14/04/2022Read more >
The use of a floatation device is extremely important and supportive for children swimming, no matter their age. This is in addition to support from an adult. However, we also recommend a floatation device, whether it be Float bands, Roll ups, a Zoodle or a Floatsuit. The most important thing to remember is that the adult must hold onto the child or child’s hands at all times as the child learns to swim. Only once the child gains confidence in the water should the adult either deflate the floatation device or allow the child to swim with less support or even unaided (and only for short periods i
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Everything you need to know about helping your little one build confidence in the waterPosted: 13/04/2022Read more >
If you want to introduce your baby to water or help your child learn to swim and become a confident little swimmer or want to learn to swim yourself... welcome to Zoggs Learn to Swim.
Stage 2 is all about learning to swim and finding more confidence and independence in the water. In Stage 2 your child will build skills which will help them all along their swimming journey. Confidence and independence is a core part of this stage which is why the buoyancy aids promote movement in the water.
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Why I swim in Laps for LifeRead more >
Before reading this blog please note that it deals with themes of depression, suicide and severe bullying. If these topics are a trigger for you the please read at your own discretion.
1 in 4 young people in Australia are currently experiencing a mental health difficulty and 70% of those who need help, don’t get it. Laps for Life raises money to help Reach Out give the help to those who need it. Swimming is great for your mind AND body and is accessible for everyone.
This month one of our ambassadors Sarah is taking part in Laps for Life for the fourth year in a row. She discusses what swimming m
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Training Aids - The Key to Improving & Developing Swimming SkillsPosted: 23/02/2022Read more >
Training Aids
Swimming is a technique orientated sport. In order to swim efficiently, arms, body and legs need to work together requiring balance, flexibility and strengh. Training aids help to improve and develop swimming skills and technique. Training aids also make a swim workout fun! So read on to find out more about the function and use of the Zoggs Training Aids.
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Building water confidence with pool gamesPosted: 11/02/2022Read more >
We all know if you start kids off in the right way, you've got a swimmer for life. And by starting off right, we don’t just mean teaching them to swim safely - they need to have fun in the water. It's one of the reasons we make pool games suitable for babies and children whatever swim stage they're at. Here are a few of our favourites.
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Laps for Life - Challenge YourselfRead more >
THIS MARCH CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Zoggs Australia is once again be the principal sponsor of Laps for Life. Now in its fourth year, every dollar raised through Laps for Life will enable ReachOut.com to continue providing vital services to ensure young people get the support they need to be happy and well.
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Zoggs 30th BirthdayPosted: 24/01/2022Read more >
It’s our big 3 0!
When we came up with the name Zoggs back in 1992, it was because goggles were at the heart of everything we planned to do. Fast forward to today, and goggles remain at the heart of our brand.