Five levels
Levels named by what swimmers practice
A first visit shows where a swimmer starts. The instructor decides when a swimmer moves up, and every swimmer moves at their own pace.
- 01
Water comfort
Ages 4 and upSkillsGetting in and out by the steps
Walking in the shallow end
Blowing bubbles
Putting the face in the water
Moving upWhen the swimmer is easy with the face in the water, the instructor moves on to floating.
- 02
Floating
Ages 4 and upSkillsFloating on the back with support
Floating on the front with support
Standing up from a float
Getting back to the wall
Moving upWhen the swimmer floats and stands up without help, the instructor adds kicking and pulling.
- 03
Kicking and pulling
Ages 4 and upSkillsKicking on the front and the back
Arm pulls with a board
Breathing to the side
Moving across the shallow end
Moving upWhen kicking and pulling go together, the instructor starts the strokes one at a time.
- 04
Strokes
Ages 4 and upSkillsFreestyle with side breathing
Backstroke
Breaststroke kick
Treading water
Moving upThe instructor decides when a swimmer is ready to swim longer, and a swimmer who needs more time stays.
- 05
Endurance and technique
Ages 4 and upSkillsSwimming a length without stopping
Turning at the wall
Breathing patterns
Kick sets
Moving upThere is no next step. Swimmers stay as long as they like and work on one thing at a time.
Sample levels.
Every swimmer moves at their own pace.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us the swimmer's age and we will choose a level at the first visit.