Sport
Swimming
From beginner confidence to competitive squad events.
Swimming at Alexandra High School takes place during Terms 1 and 2, catering to all skill levels from beginners through to competitive squad swimmers.
Development Pathway
- Beginners: Water confidence
- Intermediate: Stroke refinement
- Squad: Competitive training
Learners progress based on ability and commitment, with coaching support at every stage.
Competitive Strokes
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
- Freestyle
Training covers all four strokes to develop well- swimmers for individual and relay events.
Midmar Mile
Each year, Alex swimmers take part in the Midmar Mile, one of the world's largest open-water swimming events held at Midmar Dam in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Participation in this iconic event is a highlight of the swimming calendar and a source of great pride for the school.