About Us
Our Swim Instructors hold both International and National Qualifications. With over 20 years of experience, Xcel Swim Academy will teach every single lesson with Love, Passion & Skill!
Swimming Lessons
Baby & Toddler Classes | 30 minutes
Baby Classes: Ages 0 - 18 months
Toddler Classes: Ages 18 - 36 months
Our unique classes are progressive, loads of fun and the perfect time to bond with your water baby! We incorporate specifically designed, playful exercises into our lessons and in doing so we instill confidence and skill in both swimmer and parent.
*** WE DO NOT PRACTICE SURVIVAL DROWN PROOFING TECHNIQUES ***
Learn to swim & stroke correction | 15 minutes or 30 minute private, 1 on 1 lessons
For all ages from ages 3 years up to adults
You are never too young or too old to master the skill of swimming! Swimmers are first taught the skills they need to learn to swim. Once swimmers are confident and water safe, we work on the different swimming strokes. We believe in a good, technically sound foundation so that every swimmer can excel in their respective swimming programs and future competitive career if they wish to do so.
Group Training | 30 minutes
This is the ideal opportunity for swimmers of similar age and ability to enjoy an energized swimming session together! Group training is aimed to bridge the gap between stroke correction and squad swimming by easing swimmers into slightly longer sessions, focusing on technique and a little bit of fitness.
Advanced Squad Training | 45 minutes
for older children & adults
Our Advanced Squad training focuses on building an aerobic capacity without infringing on technique. These sessions are perfect for swimmers competing at school level galas, biathletes, triathletes, anyone wanting to do swimming as an extracurricular activity or for those that want to swim for general fitness.
** Offered at the Cape Gate Virgin Active swimming pool only **
Our Pools
All the pools that we use undergo a rigorous vetting process to ensure they are suitable and appropriate for all types of swimming. Special care is given to the pool where we offer Baby and Toddler Swimming.
51 Botterblom Street, Vierlanden, Durbanville
Our cozy facility is purposely built for Baby & Toddler classes, Learn to swim and small Group training. The pool is enclosed, 1.2m deep and is heated to an inviting 31-33 degrees celsius.
Cape Gate Virgin Active
** Virgin Active membership required **
The Cape Gate Virgin Active pool is 25m long and 1.2m deep. The pool is perfect for Learn to Swim classes, Group training and Advanced squad training. Please note that we do not teach Baby & Toddler classes at this venue.
Contact Us
We pretty much live in the swimming pool and therefore will most probably not hear when the phone rings. So, please email us at info@xcelswim.co.za or leave us a message / voice note on WhatsApp 082 776 6443
Xcel Swim Academy is proud to be accredited by the STA (Swimming Teachers Association). The STA is at the forefront of swimming and aquatic teaching in the UK. Adopted over 20 countries in the world, STA is in a class of its own!