Kings Swim School is a privately run swim school at 218A Main South Road in Sockburn, Christchurch. It was founded in 1993 by Todd Mason and Pam Berry-Mason. After 30 years in the city, it moved from smaller pools in Aidanfield and Upper Riccarton into a purpose-built facility. The 25-metre by 4-metre learn-to-swim pool is heated, with a central daylight strip, sound control and full climate control. The website says the UV filtration keeps chlorine needs low, and calls it New Zealand's only UV-filtered pool. Lessons of 25 minutes to one hour run for babies a few months old, pre-schoolers, primary-age children, adults and swim squads. Classes run seven days a week, with a short break over Christmas. Enrolment and questions go to 03 341 7579.
Reviewers say the instructors are friendly, patient and professional, and that children build confidence and skills quickly. One parent of three-year-old twins says the lessons are fun and engaging, and that the twins' confidence has grown. Another says the instructors are the best they have used across Christchurch swim schools, and that their daughter's swimming improved faster in the new facility. The website says Todd has coached swimming since 1977 and holds a Level Three coaching qualification.