SWIMMING AND DIVING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS  

Please read each course description carefully to insure that your child is enrolled in the appropriate level.  To register for Levels II - IV individuals must have a certificate for the preceding level or be able to demonstrate all the skill requirements for the previous level.  Class sizes are limited. Registration for all swim lessons, diving, whalers swim team and stroke clinic will begin on March 17th.

Parent-Toddler (Tiny tots 6-36 months old with parent)
Using a positive and fun approach, children will be acclimated to the water.  An adult must accompany the child.

Pre-Beginners (Wee Whales 3-5 year olds without parent)
Using a positive and fun approach child will develop confidence and a readiness to swim.

Level I
Students will learn to be comfortable in and around the water.  Instruction includes supported float on front and back, supported kicking on front and back, entering and exiting of pool, submerging face, blowing bubbles and water safety.

Level II
Students will begin to learn fundamental swimming skills. Instruction includes submersion under water, floating and gliding on front and back, unsupported flutter kicking on front and back, introduction to front and back crawl and water safety.

Level III
Students will begin learning strokes and build upon the skills learned in Level II.  Instruction includes jumping into deep water, introduction to diving, coordinating front and back crawl, introduction to elementary backstroke, treading water and water safety.

Level IV
Students will develop confidence in their strokes and improve skills already learned.  Instruction includes improvement of front and back crawl and elementary backstroke, introduction to breaststroke and sidestroke, and water safety.

Stroke Clinic
Pre-Competitive Swim Program will improve stroke technique, introduce competitive skills and allow individuals to progress in a friendly non-competitive atmosphere. MUST BE AT LEAST LEVEL IV AND BE ABLE TO SWIM FREESTYLE AND BACKSTROKE.