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Pre-School Levels

Pre-School Levels -  Swimmers 3 years old until the start of 1st grade

Pre-Beginner I -​ This level is for the beginning swimmer.  We will work on water adjustment, increasing comfort level and introduction of swimming skills.

Progression Skills:
  • Airplane kicks with good flutter kicks
  • Swim to teacher from a sitting dive
  • Back float independently for 10 seconds
  • Front float independently for 5 seconds
  • Jump into deep water and swim back to wall
  • Swim 15 feet with face in water - good head position
Pre-Beginner II - Swimmers work on being more independent in the water.  They will increase the distance swum on front and back and more emphasis is placed on good body position.

Progression Skills:
  • Take breaths independently by lifting head or rolling onto back
  • Front float for 10 seconds and then roll onto back for a 10 second back float
  • Jump into deep water, surface and back float for 10 seconds
  • Swim 60 feet (20 yds.) of back scull
  • Swim 50 feet on front using good kicks and armpulls, lifting head for breath 
  • Swim 60 feet (20 yds.) on front, turning on back to breathe and then returning to front 
Pre-Beginner III - Formal strokes are introduced in this level.  Swimmers will begin working on Front and Back Crawl using correct stroke mechanics.  Treading Water and Survival Float will also be introduced.

Progression Skills:
  • 10 bobs - exhaling through nose
  • Demonstrate good technique on Front & Back Crawl drills - 20 yds.
  • Swim 20 yds. Front Crawl
  • Swim 20 yds. Back  Crawl
  • Tread Water & Survival Float - 1 minute each
  • Swim 20yds. Front Crawl, return with 20 yds. Back Crawl - good form
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Philosophy
    • Instructors
    • Facility
  • Swim Programs
    • Swimming Lessons >
      • Water Babies
      • Pre-School Levels
      • School-Age Levels
    • Water Fitness
    • Pool Rentals
  • FAQ
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us