SWIM PROGRAM
There are 4 levels that your child will move through in this program. These levels build on themselves, each providing students with new skills and techniques.
Minnow Level 1
Here we focus on the basics, such as floating, gliding, breath control and proper body alignment, in preparation for stroke development. In this level, we ensure that each swimmer is comfortable in the water and are able to swim independently and confidently.
Skills Learned:
- Independent float
- Breath control
- Simple submersion
- Holding on to the side of the pool
- Recovery
- Jumping in, rolling to back, and getting to side of pool
Structure
These are Two on One, 30-minute classes. Child attends once per week until ready for next level.
Minnow Level 2
At this level, confidence grows with continued work on breath control, gliding, changing positions and developing kicking skills.
Skills Learned:
- Forward glide and roll to back
- Begin backstroke
- Proper body form and developing kicking skills
- Assisted & unassisted bilateral breathing
- Breath control
- Recovery
Structure
These are Two on One, 30-minute classes. Child attends once per week until ready for next level.
Minnow Level 3
At Level 3, we continue building on our foundation and gain further independence by strengthening kicking skills and introducing stroke mechanics.
With newly developed kicking skills and stroke work, in this level students are introduced to proper freestyle and backstroke techniques, strengthening endurance and independence.
Skills Learned:
- Improving Kicking Skills
- Stroke Mechanics
- Strengthening Endurance + Independence
Structure
These are Two on One, 30-minute classes. Child attends once per week until ready for next level.
Minnow Level 4
At level 4, we strive for mastery of all other learned skills while focusing on independent mastery.
Skills Learned:
- Stamina in water in independent swimming
- Other swim strokes
Structure
These are Two on One, 30-minute classes. Child attends once per week until ready for next level.
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