‘Learn To Swim’ programs for school aged children.
Learn to Swim program gradings
The information below is our preliminary grading structure for our ‘Learn To Swim’ program. However, once a child is assessed they will be graded into a more specific group within the below group grading level. Children are all regularly reassessed throughout the term.
TURTLES
These classes develop water confidence, safety and coordination. This level is for
children with little to no water experience. Children are introduced to floating, kicking, dogpaddling, blowing bubbles and submerging.
STARFISH
These classes are for children who are confident off the bubble and strong dog
paddlers. At this level, children are confident to have their faces in the water. They are comfortable with floating on their fronts and backs.
PLATYPUS
These classes are designed to introduce children to the basic swimming strokes. It is for children beginning overarm, backstroke and breaststroke. They will be confident with kick, gliding and will gain confidence with diving.
SNAPPERS
This level is for children who are able to swim 25m freestyle non-stop with good
breathing and 25m backstroke and breaststroke. Butterfly is introduced and
swimming distance is increased. We recommend 2 sessions a week.