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Four levels, named for what swimmers practice

Ages are a guide. The instructor meets the swimmer at your pool, and the first visit decides the level.

01
Water comfort
Ages 3 to 5
Skills
- Walking in the shallow end holding an adult's hands
- Blowing bubbles
- Getting the face wet, one step at a time
- Floating with support
Moving up
When bubbles and a calm walk through the water are steady, the instructor suggests Floating and kicking.
02
Floating and kicking
Ages 4 to 7
Skills
- Floating on the front and the back with support
- Kicking with a kickboard
- Reaching for the wall
- Putting the face in and blowing bubbles
Moving up
When floating with support and kicking with a board are steady, the instructor suggests Breathing and arms.
03
Breathing and arms
Ages 5 to 9
Skills
- Turning the head to breathe
- Arm pulls on the front and the back
- Kicking and breathing together
- Swimming a short stretch with the instructor beside
Moving up
When breathing and arm pulls come together across a short stretch, the instructor suggests Strokes.
04
Strokes
Ages 7 to 12
Skills
- Freestyle with breathing to the side
- Back crawl
- Treading water with the instructor close
- Getting out at the wall
Moving up
Strokes is the top level. The instructor adds new skills to the class as the swimmer is ready.

Where to startAsk about a first visit

Sample levels.

Every swimmer moves at their own pace. The instructor decides when a swimmer moves up.

Not sure which level?

That is what the first visit is for. The instructor meets the swimmer at your pool and agrees on a level with you.

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