Hi, I'm Kim Woods.
If you've found your way here, welcome! I'm so excited to have you join me on this journey.
For more than 25 years, swimming has been a huge part of my life. I've worked as a swim educator, swim school owner, mentor, and most importantly, a passionate advocate for helping children become safe, confident, and capable around water.
Over the years, I've had the privilege of teaching hundreds of children and supporting countless parents as they navigated their own swimming journeys. I've celebrated first smiles, first floats, first independent swims, and those magical moments when a child suddenly realises, "I've got this!"
But while children spend time learning in the pool, I noticed something equally important happening on the pool deck.
Parents were watching.
Parents were learning.
Parents were asking questions.
Many wanted to know how they could better support their child outside of lessons, understand the skills being taught, and help build confidence between swim classes.
That's where Water Wise Wednesday was born.
Why I Started Lil Kickers Krew
While swimming education will always be close to my heart, I also saw a need for practical, affordable products designed specifically for active families.
As a former swim school owner, I spent years searching for products that were functional, durable, comfortable, and suitable for busy swimming families.
That journey led to the creation of Lil Kickers Krew.
Our quick-dry towels, swim bags, and accessories have been designed with swimmers and families in mind. They're lightweight, practical, fun, and built to keep up with the adventures that come with an active lifestyle.
But at its core, Lil Kickers Krew is about much more than products.
It's about supporting families, encouraging confidence, and helping children create positive experiences around water.
Follow Along With Water Wise Wednesday
Each week I'll be sharing practical water safety tips, swimming insights, and age-appropriate activities that parents can use to better understand their child's aquatic development.
We'll explore topics such as:
🫧 Breath control and bubbles
⭐ Floating
🔄 Rolling to breathe
💦 Safe entries
🦺 Life jackets and water safety
👀 Active supervision
🌊 Building water confidence
And much more.
My goal is to provide simple, realistic advice that helps parents feel more confident while supporting their child's swimming journey.
A Final Word From Me
Although I no longer spend every day teaching on poolside, my passion for swimming, water safety, and helping families has never disappeared.
If anything, it has grown.
Through this website, Water Wise Wednesday, and Lil Kickers Krew, I hope to continue sharing the knowledge, experiences, and lessons I've gained over the last 25 years.
Whether you're introducing your baby to the water for the first time, cheering on your child at swimming lessons, or supporting a future squad swimmer, I'm thrilled to be part of your journey.
Thank you for being here.
I can't wait to share what I've learned and help raise the next generation of confident, water-safe kids.
Happy swimming,
Kim Woods
Founder | Lil Kickers Krew