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.