End-of-Year Break and Direct Debit Information

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Swim School break direct debit information
25 September 2026

As our end-of-year break approaches, we'd like to remind families that swimming lessons will pause from Thursday, 24 December 2026 to Wednesday, 6 January 2027. Lessons will resume from Thursday, 7 January 2027.

While swimming lessons will not run during the break, our direct debit system charges in advance, so some payment dates and amounts may be adjusted around this period. Please review the information below for details.

Monday, 14 December Direct Debit Schedule

If your direct debit cycle falls on Monday, 14 December, your payments will be processed as follows:

  • Monday, 14 December: Swimmers with lessons on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday will be charged for two lessons. Swimmers with lessons on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be charged for one lesson.
  • Monday, 28 December: Swimmers with lessons on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday will not be charged. Swimmers with lessons on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be charged for one lesson.
  • Monday, 11 January: Regular fortnightly direct debits resume.

Download the Monday, December 14 Direct Debit Calendar or more details.

Example

Levi swims on Thursdays, and his direct debit is scheduled for Monday, 14 December.

  • On 14 December, Levi's family will be charged for one lesson on 17 December. No charge will be applied for a second lesson, as there are no lessons during the Swim School break from 24 December to 6 January.
  • On 28 December, Levi's family will be charged for one lesson on 7 January.
  • On 11 January, Levi's regular fortnightly direct debit will resume, covering lessons on 14 January and 21 January.

Monday, December 21 Direct Debit Schedule

If your direct debit cycle falls on Monday, 21 December, your payments will be processed as follows:

  • Monday, 21 December: Swimmers with lessons on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday will be charged for one lesson. Swimmers with lessons on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday will not be charged.
  • Monday, 4 January: Swimmers with lessons on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday will be charged for one lesson. Swimmers with lessons on Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday will be charged for two lessons.
  • Monday, 18 January: Regular fortnightly direct debits resume.

Download the Monday, December 21 Direct Debit Calendar for more details.

Example

Zack swims on Wednesdays, and his direct debit is scheduled for Monday, 21 December.

  • On 21 December, Zack's family will be charged for one lesson on 23 December.
  • On 4 January, Zack's family will be charged for one lesson on 13 January.
  • On 18 January, Zack's regular fortnightly direct debit will resume, covering lessons on 20 January and 27 January.

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