Swimmer (8-14yrs)
Class ratio 1:8
Emphasizes skill proficiency. Successful completion of Advanced Beginner level (or equivalent) is required to enroll in this class. Instruction and drills will teach proper side-breathing and progression of crawl stroke, full breast stroke and back stroke for 20 yards, open handed turns, standing dives, as well as tread water for 3 minutes. The class will also progress to a focus on speed and efficiency in the water. Students will learn competitive skills, including starts and turns, endurance swimming, timed continuous swims in all 4 competitive strokes, as well as treading water for 5 minutes, survival float for 2 minutes and retrieval of a diving brick from the deep end of the pool.