Tamariki children aged 5-14 years

Tamariki is the swimming and water safety component of the program. 
Tamariki is used to emphasise that the skills learnt in the program not only saves lives, but also provides a foundation for participation in a range of aquatic recreation, fitness and sporting activities. 

Tamariki is a broad and balanced program teaching a range of skills and knowledge to develop swimming, water safety survival and basic rescue skills. 

With a vibrant look and increased focus on stroke development, Tamariki encourages children to have a healthy respect for the aquatic environment. 

Tamariki has 3 developing awards and 7 core awards to progress throguh. The initial awards focus on the development of foundation skills with the higher awards building endurance