LEVEL 3 (Seals) – Class time – 30 minutes
We offer two groups for this class. 3 years – 5 years (6 participants maximum) and 6 years – 12 years (6 participants maximum). We reserve the right to remove any swimmer who does not meet the prerequisites listed below. If you are unsure of which level your swimmer should be in, please email us to set up an assessment. If you cannot set up an assessment, under estimate your swimmer’s abilities and they will get a good review!
Prerequisites: SEE VIDEO HERE
- Streamline glide for at least 3 feet
- Kicking with equipment unassisted for at least 5 feet
- Jump into the water unassisted
- Retrieving objects under water
- Climbing in and out of the pool assisted
Skills that will be taught:
- Bobs and breath control (blowing bubbles and taking breaths)
- Streamline kicking from the wall to the flags without breathing. The body must remain horizontal, the feet will remain at the surface, the eyes will remain looking down, and the arms will be in streamline position.
- Catch-up freestyle from the wall to the flags without breathing. The body must remain horizontal, the feet will remain at the surface, the eyes will remain looking down, and the arm movement will be controlled.
- Kicking on the back from the walls to the flags. The body must remain horizontal, the feet will remain at the surface, the head will remain still, and the arms will be at their side.
