Group Descriptions - Learn to Swim

Advanced (5 - 12 years old)

Main Focus: Building the capacity to swim 25 meters in each stroke and developing stroke technique. This class is for those that have good technique across all 4 strokes (front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke & butterfly) and wish to challenge themselves over a greater distance. Skills Introduced: Sculling, Flip turn. Skills Developed: Endurance, diving & stroke efficiency.

Intermediate 1 (5 - 12 years old)

Main Focus: Building kick strength and introducing stroke techniques. This class is for those that can swim at least 5 meters on their front & back and are now wanting to develop their stroke skills with the introduction of arms (front crawl, backstroke & breaststroke). Skills Introduced: Front crawl/backstroke & breaststroke arms. Skills Developed: Kicking, gliding & breath control.

Intermediate 2 (5 - 12 years old)

Main Focus: Building endurance and refining full stroke techniques. This class is for those that understand and can demonstrate technique for front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke and now want to continue to improve on these techniques to cover a longer distance in the pool. Skills Introduced: Full stroke butterfly, distance swimming & an introduction to diving. Skills Developed: Full stroke movement patterns.

Intro 1 (5 - 12 years old)

Main Focus: Building confidence in the water. This is a beginners’ class developed to help children become comfortable in the water with a range of skills designed to help build their confidence. Skills Introduced: Floating, kicking, submersion & breath control.

Intro 2 (5 - 12 years old)

Main Focus: Establishing a solid kick and swimming unaided. This class is for those that are comfortable being independent in the water and can swim at least 1 meter on their front & back unaided. Skills Introduced: Gliding & breaststroke leg kick. Skills Developed: Floating, kicking, submersion & breath control.