Summary of the six levels

Non Swimmer - Level 1 & 2
For those with no previous experience of swimming to the new water environment, developing confidence and being at ease in the water. Achieved through informal play, involving moving around freely, submerging and opening the eyes, floating, and using the arms and legs to achieve a simple form of travel, both on the front and back.

Beginner - Level 3 & 4
The emphasis is on building a sound foundation in those aspects of “watermanship” which will later underpin the performance of sound swimming technique. Becoming completely “at home” on and under the water, developing control in water breathing and learning Front Crawl, Breast Stroke and Back Stroke.

Improver 1 - Level 5 & 6
The focus is on using the main swimming strokes with a continuing emphasis on the importance of good streamlining and breathing control – over a minimum of 10 metres. Also introducing aquatic skills such as sculling, treading water and swimming underwater.

Improver 2 - Level 7 & 8
The aim is essentially to consolidate aquatic skills along with controlled breathing, so that pupils can swim competently, using correct basic techniques on three of the main strokes over 25 metres and on Butterfly over 10 metres. In addition, turns and practices for diving are introduced.

Advanced 1 - Level 9 & 10
While developing more efficient swimming, this level also consolidates associated aquatic disciplines, synchronized swimming, water polo and diving as well as promoting expertise in personal water safety and survival swimming. From this stage, pupils with interest and enthusiasm will be ready to move on to participate across the range of swimming and aquatic sports with a solid foundation.

Advanced 2 - Level 11 & 12
As well as the further development of the main swimming strokes, this category acts as an introduction to the early stages of training in competitive swimming. The development of both basic aerobic endurance and of swimming speed is integrated within the program.

Fitness/ Honours
For those children who have completed all the levels and wish to maintain their fitness by working towards the Elite and Ultimate swimmer awards along with some competitive awards and the Honours Challenge award.

Free Evaluations
If you are unsure which level your child would be in, then we do offer a free evaluation with our qualified teachers. This would take approximately 20 minutes. Please contact the Swim Lesson Co-ordinator for further information.

Costs
The costs are per 30 minute lesson and are booked and paid for as a course of between 10-14 weeks.
Price per class Ducklings £3.80, Juniors £4.00, Adults £4.20.

Further Information
For further information or to be added to the waiting list please contact the Swim Lesson co-ordinator on 01904 642111.