This is the fourth level in the School aged program.
Students in Swordfish will learn the correct technique for freestyle breathing and backstroke. At this level, children will be expected to swim 15 metres of freestyle and backstroke to advance to the next levels.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 5 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Swordfish Skills:
1. Freestyle with arms moving consistently, coordinated bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking. Catch up is no longer appropriate.(15m)
2.Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(15m)
3. Submerge and recover object from bottom of pool.
Goldfish
This is the second level in the School aged program.
Goldfish is an advanced beginners class where students learn the fundamentals of freestyle arms and back torpedo.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 5 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Goldfish Skills:
1. Perform a slide in entry.
2. Transition from a back float to a front float before resuming back float position independently.
3. Front torpedo with chin on chest and straight legs kicking. (5m)
4. Freestyle with straight arms and legs kicking. No coordinated breathing.(5m)
5. Back torpedo with ears in the water and straight legs kicking.(5m)
Marlin
This is the third level in the School aged program.
Marlin is a transitional level between advanced beginner and intermediate. Students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques for freestyle and backstroke. They will work towards swimming a distance of 10 metres.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 5 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Marlin Skills:
1. Front torpedo in streamline position, with chin on chest, straight arms locked behind ears and straight legs kicking.(10m)
2. Back torpedo with straight arms locked behind ears, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(10m)
3. Freestyle with straight arms, basic bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking.(10m)
4. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(10m)
5. Submerge and recover object from bottom of pool.
Bronze Dolphin
This is the sixth level in the School aged program.
Bronze Dolphin is aimed at further developing freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke skills, with a progression towards swimming 25 metres of each stroke with good technique. Butterfly kicking technique is also introduced in this level.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 8 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Bronze Dolphin Skills:
1. Freestyle with bent arms reaching forward and pulling water, coordinated bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking.(25m)
2. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(25m)
3. Breaststroke with correct kick, feet turned out, push of water, glide for 2 seconds in streamline with arms and legs together.(25m)
4. Dolphin kick with feet together and arms by side.(5m)
Transitional Squad
Cuttlefish (Intermediate)
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 4 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Cuttlefish Skills:
1. Enter and exit water safely .
2. Blow bubbles with face fully submerged.
3. Continuous sequence: transitioning from back float to a front float and completing reach-pull and kick with rescue breath to the side of the pool. (5 metres)
4. Push and glide towards instructor. (3 metres)
5. Front torpedo from platform to instructor. (3 metres)
6. Kicking on back with a floatation device to instructor. (3 metres)
7. Safety Skill: Fall in entry and recovery without goggles. (unassisted)
Silver Dolphin
This is the seventh level in the School aged program.
Silver Dolphin students further develop their freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, building up to swimming 50 metres of each stroke. This level also works on refining students Butterfly kick technique,
Classes run for 45 minutes with up to 10 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Silver Dolphin Skills:
1. Freestyle with bent arms reaching forward and pulling water, coordinated bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking.(50m)
2. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(50m)
3. Breaststroke with correct kick, feet turned out, push of water, glide for 2 seconds in streamline with arms and legs together.(50m)
4. Dolphin kick with feet together and arms by side.(15m)
5. Demonstrate a forward somersault in the water.
Junior Squad
Senior Squad
Gold Dolphin
This is the eighth level in the School aged program
Gold Dolphin works on further development of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke techniques, building up to swimming 100 metres of each stroke. Correct technique for butterfly is introduced and further developed throughout this level.
Classes run for 45 minutes with up to 10 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Gold Dolphin Skills:
1. Freestyle with bent arms reaching forward and pulling water, coordinated bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking.(100m)
2. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(100m)
3. Breaststroke with correct kick, feet turned out, push of water, glide for 2 seconds in streamline with arms and legs together.(100m)
4. Butterfly with correct timing, breathing after every second arm movement.(25m)
Stingrays (10+ years)
A class designed for teenage non-swimmers and advanced beginners from 10 year of age. Stingray teaches basic water skills, including floating, kicking, submersion, water mobility, and correct freestyle and backstroke techniques.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 4 students.
No assessment is required to book for this level.
Stingray Skills:
1. Front float independently.
2. Back float independently.
3. Blow bubbles in water with face fully submerged.
4. Back torpedo with straight legs kicking and streamline body position unassisted.(15m)
5. Kicking on back using kickboard with straight legs and streamline body position.(15m)
6. Freestyle with demonstrated body position, appropriate kick and pull technique and working towards bilateral breathing technique.(15m)
7. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(15m)
Flounder (Advanced)
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 4 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Flounder Skills:
1. Enter and exit water safely .
2. Transition from a back float to a front float before resuming back float position independently.
3. Front torpedo with chin on chest and straight legs kicking, including push and glide technique. (5 metres)
4. Freestyle arms with no coordinated breathing. (5 metres)
5. Kicking on back with arms by side or torpedo. (5 metres)
6. Safety Skill: Submerge and recover object without goggles.
Private Lessons
One-to-one instruction recommended for students from five years of age and up of any ability. This class would suit those people who feel they need extra attention.
Semi-Private lessons are also available for students within one skill level. Please contact the centre to discuss availabilities and to arrange Semi-Private lessons.
Adult Learn to Swim
Classes have been designed for adult non-swimmers and advanced beginners. Adult Learn to Swim teaches basic water skills, including floating, kicking, submersion, water mobility and correct freestyle and backstroke techniques.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 4 students.
No assessment is required to book for this level.
Adult Learn to Swim Skills:
1. Front float independently.
2. Back float independently.
3. Blow bubbles in water with face fully submerged.
4. Demonstrate front torpedo with appropriate kicking technique and streamline body position without assistance.(15m)
5. Kicking on back using kickboard with straight legs and streamline body position.(15m)
6. Freestyle with demonstrated body position, appropriate kick and pull technique and working towards bilateral breathing technique.(15m)
7. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(15m)
Barracuda
This is the fifth level in the School aged program.
The aim of the Barracuda level is to develop correct bilateral breathing technique for freestyle, further development of students backstroke technique and an introduction to breaststroke kick.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 5 students.
An assessment is required to book for this level.
Barracuda Skills:
1. Freestyle with bent arms reaching forward and pulling water, coordinated bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking.(20m)
2. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.(20m)
3. Demonstrate correct breaststroke kick with feet turned out, push of water and glide for 2 seconds.
Starfish (5+ years)
This is the first level in the School aged program
Starfish is a class designed for non-swimmers. Students will learn basic water skills, including floating, kicking, submersion and water mobility.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 4 students.
No assessment is required to book for this level.
Starfish Skills:
1. Enter and exit the water safely and confidently. Minimal instructor assistance. 2. Front float independently for 5 seconds.
3. Back float independently for 10 seconds.
4. Blow bubbles in water with face fully submerged.
5. Front torpedo from platform to instructor, including push and glide technique.(3m)
6. Kick on back with flotation aid to instructor.(3m)
Super Frogs (2-3 years)
This level is a parent and child class for children aged 24 - 36 months old.
Parents and children are introduced to fundamental water safety and learning skills to assist with their development.
Classes introduce water familiarisation, floating and submersion skills through various interactive water play and repetitive exercises tailored to children's developmental milestones.
Classes have a maximum of 10 students and run for 30 minutes.
Tadpoles (6-12 months)
This level is a parent and baby class for infants aged 6 months - 12 months old.
Parents and infants are introduced to fundamental water safety and learning skills to assist with their development.
Classes introduce water familiarisation, floating and submersion skills through various interactive water play and repetitive exercises tailored to infants developmental milestones.
Classes have a maximum of 10 students and run for 30 minutes.
Frogs (1-2 years)
This level is a parent and child class for children aged 12 months - 24 months old.
Parents and infants are introduced to fundamental water safety and learning skills to assist with their development.
Classes introduce water familiarisation, floating and submersion skills through various interactive water play and repetitive exercises tailored to children's developmental milestones.
Classes have a maximum of 10 students and run for 30 minutes.
Guppy (Beginner)
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 4 students.
Guppy Skills:
1. Enter and exit water safely .
2. Blow bubbles, face partially submerged.
3. Perform an assisted front float.
4. Demonstrate reach-pull and kick with an accompanied rescue breath to the side of the pool (3 metres)
5. Back float independently for 5 seconds
6. Safety Skill: Fall in entry and recovery without goggles (may be assisted)
Adult Stroke Development
Stroke development classes are for adult intermediate and advanced swimmers. Students will further develop freestyle and backstroke techniques and learn the correct technique of breaststroke and butterfly.
Classes run for 30 minutes with up to 6 students.
No assessment is required to book for this level.
Adult Stroke Development Skills:
1. Freestyle with bent arms reaching forward and pulling water, coordinated bilateral breathing and straight legs kicking. Catch up is not appropriate at this level.
2. Backstroke with straight arms and hands turning correctly, stomach at top of water and straight legs kicking above water.
3. Demonstrate correct breaststroke kick with feet turned out, push of water and glide for 2 seconds. Working towards full breaststroke technique with arm movement, timing and breathing technique.
4. Dolphin kick with feet together and arms by side. Working towards correct timing and breathing after every second arm movement.
