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These programs can be repeated a few times before the swimmer is ready to move on.
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| PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION | CRITERIA | LESSONS p/week | DURATION | ENROL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE LEARN TO STROKE (PRE) | Learn the basic water skills and initial stroke development | In Grade RR, Grade R & Grade 1 - AGE 5+; Comfortable in the water; willing to submerge. Enter the pool & exit on their own. Deal with different water temperatures. Swim unassisted for 5m | 1x OR 2x | Term-base Program | APPLY HERE |
| LEARN TO STROKE (LTS) | Learn the basic of the 4 strokes. | In Grade 1 and older Comfortable in a deep pool where they cannot stand. Do a front and back float. Roll from back to front float and back again. Blow bubbles in water for 2sec and breath in for 1 sec - 10 times. Comfortably kick 25m with board on front and back | 1x OR 2x | Term-base Program | APPLY HERE |
| INTERMEDIATE (INT) | Learn the 4 competitive strokes to the point where they can swim 25m of each with reasonable proficiency. There are 2 sessions per week for these swimmers. | Hold a glide position with & without a board. Swim 25m Freestyle -maintaining breath control & body position. Swim 25m Backstroke maintaining body position. Kick 10m of Dolphin. Exposure to Breaststroke kick | 2x | Term-base Program | APPLY HERE |
| SUPER INTERMEDIATE (SI) | Swimmers who can already swim 25m of each stroke, refine their technique. Learn the skills to swim within a training squad with the basic FINA rules and competition skills. SI swimmers who have completed the program on at least two previous occasions will be invited to attend 1 additional Junior practice. | Swim 25m of each stroke according to FINA rules. Do a half dive - streamline without bicycle legs. Understand chain formation and have been introduced to the clock. Glide off the wall with correct setup. Complete a summersault | 2x - later add 1 x Junior practice | Term-base Program | APPLY HERE |
| JUNIOR (JNR) | Train to train. Start swimming multiple lengths in a training squad while possessing the ability to maintain technique & skills. Further exposure to training & competition skills. Juniors are also challenged physically through more interval training. They will learn goal setting & be challenged to commit to the goals they set. Through this process the athlete starts to take ownership of their swimming. The Junior group is designed to prepare athletes who wish to explore the opportunities to advance into the Youth & Senior level. This is the first level where a commitment to the sport is important for continued success. | Swim 50m of each stroke with a start, turn & finish. Streamline push off with under water work. Racing start. Leave on the clock independently & swim in a chain. Introduced to medley & turns | 4x | Become a member. Invoiced Monthly | APPLY HERE |
| YOUTH (YTH) | Train to compete. Emphasis is placed on both stroke technique & training. Allows swimmers to participate in other sports besides their summer focus sport of swimming. | Swimmers must be a minimum of 12 years who actively participate in club swimming competitions. | +-5/6 | Become a member. Monthly Invoiced | APPLY HERE |
| INDIVIDUAL LESSONS | Individual Instruction will be available by appointment via a separate booking and payment system. | — | — | Available by appointment. | CONTACT US |