LEVEL 1 – Balance, Bubbles, Big Arms
This level is for kids 3 years and older who are learning the basics of the front float, back float, and nose bubbles. Swimmers in this level will learn proper kicking techniques, front and back floating, big arm strokes for freestyle, and be comfortable gliding down the river assisted.
LEVEL 2 – Propulsion, Front and Back Long Axis
Swimmers in this level will begin learning the full backstroke incorporating both the arms and legs together. Freestyle progression will include learning to swim 6 strokes with proper kick and big arms.
LEVEL 3 – Long Axis Proficiency, Side Breathing, Backstroke Tempo
Swimmers who are ready to learn side breathing for freestyle are in this level. This level focuses on proper side breathing techniques and learning proper tempo and endurance for backstroke.
LEVEL 4 – Introduction to Short Axis
While increasing backstroke and freestyle endurance, this level will add dolphin kick and breaststroke kick. The focus of Level 4 will be to improve propulsion and power for the long axis strokes and to introduce the short axis strokes.
LEVEL 5 – Propulsion and Power; Butterfly and Breaststroke
Swimmers continue developing freestyle and backstroke technique and endurance, and will learn the complete breaststroke and butterfly strokes.
ADVANCED – Technique Refinement & Proficiency
Swimmers focus on refining advanced techniques for all four strokes. Students at this level will be encouraged to join a local swim team in order to develop endurance in their four strokes. Video analysis may be employed as needed.