Beginner
Description: Non-swimmers who cannot yet swim
about 5 metres independently on their front and
back.
Teacher:
In the water.
Fun factor:
At most locations children will swim out of their
depth using arm-bands. This is to encourage children
to swim for their whole lesson.
Improver
Description: Children who can swim about 5 to 10
metres independently on their front and back.
Teacher:
On poolside.
Intermediate
Description: Children who can swim about 25
metres on their front and back. They will also need
to be able to tread water and be happy out of their
depth.
Teacher:
On poolside.
Competent
Description: Children who can swim about 50 to
100 metres on their front and back in good style.
They will be very confident out of their depth and
looking to improve style and stamina.
Teacher:
On poolside.
Advanced
Description: Designed for children who would
like the challenge of diving, tumble turns, speed
and safety awards including swimming in clothes!
Classes are run in a similar way to a club but
without the pressure of swimming every day.