Who belongs in level 1?

• Absolute beginners

• Any child under 3 (no younger than 12 months)

What will we learn in level 1?

• Get a feeling for being in water, exploring all body positions.

• How to float and balance in water, breath control, and basic propulsive movements.

• Major focus on safety and self-rescue.

What will level 1 classes be like?

• Relaxed. Level 1 is for those who are very new to swimming or unsure of the water so we will learn at a pace dictated by the swimmer’s readiness to take on new challenges.

• For children these classes are mostly focused on water confidence and basic safety skills. In practice this means lots of songs and games!

• For older swimmers, this would be a time for us to work through any fears or insecurities you feel are holding you back from being able to swim.

Who belongs in level 2?

• Children aged 3 and up who are seeking independence in the pool (by this I mean the child would like to be able to independently play in deep water pools while under adult supervision, no child should ever be swimming unsupervised)

• Adults who want to become more competent swimmers or are looking to assess their skill level.

What will we learn in level 2?

• Foundational propulsive movements which will build toward competitive strokes.

• Techniques for treading water and energy conserving swim strokes.

• By the end of level 2 the swimmer will be able to pass a water competency sequence in most pools.

What will a level 2 class be like?

• Exciting! Lots of games and challenges designed to encourage swimmers to push the boundaries of their aquatic abilities.

• Lessons are designed to teach swimmers how to propel themselves through the water in a variety of ways, giving them the ability to navigate in the water with agility and ease!

Who belongs in level 3?

• Children who are at or near a competitive skill level. Possibly planning on joining a swim or water polo team, jr. lifeguards, etc. and would like to shore up their skills in preparation.

• Adults who are looking for feedback on stroke technique, are looking to brush up on swimming skills for a specific event (triathlon, vacation, etc.), or want to swim for fitness and are looking for individualized coaching.

What will we learn in level 3?

• Technical details of the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly).

• Advanced skills like diving, race starts/finishes, and flip turns depending on your swimming goals

• Shared pool etiquette, such as how to circle swim, for swimmers looking to join a community pool.

What will a level 3 class look like?

• This level of class will vary greatly depending on goals and starting abilities of the swimmer, as well as the features of the facility we are using for the lessons.