Description (Ages 6-9)
This group is designed for swimmers coming from learn to swim class. The main purpose
of this group is to give participants success with fundamental skills by providing additional
guided practice in deeper water. Swimmers will work on front crawl, backstroke and
breaststroke basics. Swimmers will also get a basic introduction to Butterfly, Dives and
Flip Turns.
Schedule Options
- 2-4 days/week
- Practice runs at Imperial resort Beach Hotel adult pool.
Pre-requisite
- 25 metres of freestyle (front crawl) and backstroke unassisted
- Tread Water for 30 seconds
- At ease or comfortable in deep water
Our Goals
- Have Fun!
- Learn breaststroke kick and dolphin kick
- Learn the basic technique of all 4 competitive strokes
- Learn how to legally perform all 4 kicks
- Introduce basic dive starts, flip turns and open turns
- Establish regular attendance habits
- Understand how to swim in a lane properly (lane etiquette)
- Introduction on Personal Best times
- Establish the habit of swimming with goggles and a swim cap
Graduation Guidelines to Bronze
- Must be able to perform legal breaststroke and dolphin kick
• Must be able to dive and complete basic flip turn
• Successful 2 week trial period with Silver Group
• Move ups are solely up to coaches’ discretion
