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Swim teacher Q&A: Should we be using equipment when learning to swim?

Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim Day, we have collaborated with our friends at Level Water to bring you their top advice for parents, children and swim teachers for getting children with disabilities learning to swim.

What are the benefits of using equipment during your swimming

The importance of swimming lessons for children with a disability

Swimming for children with disabilities is the biggest unmet need in sport. The water takes your weight; it’s a true leveller.  It relieves pain and offers freedom and independence that many of our children never experience elsewhere.

Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim Day, we have collaborated with our friends at

What is your advice for parents/carers of a child who are nervous about them starting swimming lessons?

Swimming for children with disabilities is the biggest unmet need in sport. The water takes your weight; it’s a true leveller.  It relieves pain and offers freedom and independence that many of our children never experience elsewhere.

Level Water are an incredible charity who provide 1:1 swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK. This Learn to Swim

Are you getting ready for a fun-filled, relaxing vacation with the family? There is so much to look forward to about a summer getaway with the kids, but as a concerned parent, you may be worried about protecting your children's eyes while soaking up the sun in the great outdoors.

In this guide, we'll discuss the essential steps you can take to safeguard your child's eyes – from understanding the risks to selecting the best shades, being conscious of the surroundings, and choosing appropriate protective gear. Read on to learn everything you need to keep your little

How to avoid Shoulder Injury Swimming Freestyle

Post-swim shoulder injuries becoming a regular occurrence? 

Zoggs Open Water Ambassador, Adam ‘Ocean’ Walker is here to give you his top tips on how to avoid shoulder injury when swimming freestyle.

One of the biggest life changing moments was when I changed my front crawl stroke from over-head arm rotation to a semi-circle elbow push. By allowing a relaxed forearm and hand to

Zoggs products as gift for new term

After a restful and relaxing Christmas people of all ages are looking forward to getting back to the pool, myself included. Many of you parents and carers may be asking yourselves:

“What do I need to help my child get back into swimming after the Christmas break?”

 1. Refresh their

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. 

This Christmas, Zoggs is donating 500 pairs of goggles to children with disabilities. We are supporting the national swimming charity Level Water who arrange 20,000 one-to-one swimming lessons each year for children with disabilities. As some children around the country return to their lessons, we hope these goggles will make the return to the pool that little bit more fun and exciting for Level Water’s swimmers.

The charity is encouraging children to use their goggles in the bath over Christmas, to practice blowing bubbles and get used to the water again, before their lessons restart in the coming months.

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