A great swim school does more than teach strokes. It builds confidence, creates pathways and gives people the skills to enjoy the water safely throughout their lives.

Canning Swim School, City of Canning, has been named the 2026 Swim School of the Year at the WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards, proudly sponsored by PerfectGym.

Operating across Riverton and Cannington Leisureplexes, Canning Swim School has continued to grow while maintaining a strong focus on quality, inclusion and developing its people.

The swim school supports thousands of students across a broad range of ages and abilities, with programs designed to provide clear pathways for progression. Its approach extends beyond traditional learn-to-swim delivery, creating opportunities for participants to build their confidence, skills and connection with aquatic activity.

A strong commitment to inclusion has also helped make swimming lessons more accessible to members of the community with different needs and circumstances. This focus is supported by a team that continually adapts its teaching and program delivery to help more participants succeed.

Behind the lessons, Canning Swim School has invested heavily in its workforce. Staff development, mentoring and opportunities for progression have helped build teaching capability while creating pathways for employees to take on greater responsibility across the swim school and broader Leisureplex operations.

The result is a swim school that combines strong participation with a clear focus on the experience and development of both its students and its people.

That commitment to continuous improvement, accessibility and quality aquatic education made Canning Swim School a deserving recipient of this year’s award.

LIWA Aquatics congratulates Canning Swim School and the City of Canning on being named the 2026 Swim School of the Year and thanks PerfectGym for supporting the recognition of excellence in WA’s swim school industry.