WaterLions Swim School is a swim school in Epsom, Auckland, that has taught swimming since it opened in 2002. Its classes start from age five, and the programme is designed by two coaches, Igor Polianski and Larissa Polianskaia. Classes run at Epsom Girls Grammar School and at Cornwall Park Primary School. The pools are heated, so swimming is comfortable through the year.
New swimmers starting from school age are assessed by a qualified teacher and placed in a class that suits their skills. The school works with local swimming clubs, and it can guide swimmers who want to race. It also runs the Waterlions Swim Academy, an independent programme for talented swimmers who want swimming as their main sport. Parents say their children's strokes improved quickly, and they praise the instructors for being professional, friendly and good at reading each child. Some families have been with the school for many years, and one says the children moved from beginners to squad level. Parents also mention clean facilities and small class sizes, which give children one-on-one attention. For an Epsom family looking for lessons that can grow into competitive swimming, the school offers a clear pathway.