What are the stages of swimming lessons?

What are the stages of swimming lessons?

Step-by-Step: The 6 Stages of Childhood Swim Lessons at Premier Aquatic Services

• Level 1 – Jellyfish.
• Level 2 – Tadpole.
• Level 3 – Minnow.
• Level 4 – Guppy.
• Level 5 – Lionfish.
• Level 6 – Dolphin.
• Classes for Younger and Older Students.

How many stages are there in kids swimming?

The programme centres on three stages: Young Swimmers (Foundation; 12 months to 4 years), Learn to Swim (FUNdamentals; 4 years to 8 years) and Club Swimmers (Aquatic Skills; approx 8 years and older). The programme encompasses the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) Learn to Swim Pathway.

What does Stage 1 swimming mean?

By completing this Award, with or without floatation equipment or support, you will be able to: Enter the water safely. Move forward for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor. Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres, feet may be on or off the floor.

What is a Level 2 swim meet?

Level 2 Meets are short course (25m) only and cover National, Regional and County Championships. Their purpose is to enable athletes to achieve qualifying times for entry into National, Regional and County Championships in short course.

What stage should a 6 year old swim?

Level 2: Beginning+ (Averages ages 2.5 years to 6 years) We go over the fundamentals of being “streamlined” and why it is important to keep your head in the water when swimming. By the end of the class the kids should be doing their “Big Arms/Splashy Kicks” (aka Freestyle) a few feet out to the teacher.

What do Stage 3 swimmers Learn?

Learn to Swim Stage 3 Outcomes Jump in from poolside and submerge. Sink, push away from wall and maintain a streamlined position. Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back. Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front.

What age is Level 4 swimming?

3 years to 6 years
Level 4: Little Strokes (Average ages 3 years to 6 years) Primary Focus and Goals: In Little Strokes our little swimmers are finally crossing the distance of our pool using their big arms and Sea Otter rolls. We will introduce some backstroke to help the kids get more comfortable on their back.

What is a Level 3 swim meet?

Level 3 Meets are long and short course events. Their purpose is to enable athletes to achieve times for entry into Regional and County Championships and other Meets at Level 1 or Level 2.

What is a Level 1 gala?

Level 1. Meets at this level include long course National, Regional and County Championships. Purpose: To enable athletes to achieve qualifying times suitable for entry into National, Regional and County Championships.

What does Level 2 swimming mean?

You are in Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills if you can: Enter and exit the water without assistance. Walk, move along the gutter or swim. Fully submerge your face in the water, blow bubbles. Kick on your front and back with or without support.

What is Level 3 swimming?

You are in Level 3 – Stroke Development if you can: Open eyes underwater and retrieve underwater objects. Front and back float without support. Flutter kick on front and back.