Swim Class Descriptions

Parent/Tot: Ratio 10:1
6 months-35 months
Class is designed to develop a high comfort level in and around the water. We sing songs, play little games and blow lots of bubbles:) A parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water.

Tot (Without Parent) Ratio 4:1
3-4 years
This is an introductory class to provide a positive swim experience. We will be working on blowing bubbles, submerging face in water, bobbing, opening eyes under water, kicking, assisted tummy and back float.

Adv Tot
3-5 Years
Goal of the class is unassisted front and back float. We will also be working with immersion of head under water, kicking, and safety skills.

Level 1
We will be working on front and back glide along with kicking and front crawl arm action. Back float with finning arms is also practiced.

Beg Level II
Student must be proficient in Level 1 skills before advancing to this level. Students start to swim freestyle independently and are exposed to rhythmic breathing. Back crawl stroke is introduced.

Adv Level II
Students will become comfortable with independent swimming. They will be swimming 10 yards and perfecting their kick, front and back crawl arms and breath control.

Level III
Students will be swimming 15-25 yards by the end of class in either front crawl and/or back crawl. Breathing to the side is very important in this class. Elementary backstroke is introduced and heavily practiced also.

Beg IV
Students will be swimming the entire length of the pool in both the front and back crawl. Other strokes will be introduced in this level. The breast and side stroke are introduced in this class.

Adv IV
Technique and strength are the goals in this class. The new stokes learned in the previous level IV are practiced. Students frequently need to attend this class to become proficient at swimming for distance, breath control and stroke refinement.

68's Dolphins
Should be considered "Pre-swim team". Introduces lap swimming and "swim sets" Friendly relay races and competitive swimming are often held.

Stroke Clinic
This is a 45 min class designed for the level IV or better swimmer. Clinics will focus on stroke improvement, technique, endurance, turns as well as competitive strokes.

WHI-High Intensity
This is a 60 minute high intensity swim team style class. Prerequisite must be on a competitive swim team within the last 12 months.