Barracuda:
This is a beginner level for kids ages 6 to 14 years old who have little or no experience in the water. Swimmers will learn to eliminate their fear of water, learn basic swimming technique for front crawl and backstroke, build general endurance and stroke coordination, and swim half a length of the pool independently without any assistance.
Blue Marlin:
This level is for kids ages 6 to 14 years old who are able to swim independently at least half a length of the pool and stay above water without any trouble. Students are comfortable by themselves in the water to a certain degree. Our swimmers at this level will learn and perfect more advanced swimming techniques for front crawl and backstroke, including starts and dives. They will also learn how to swim independently in deep water and swim a length of the pool without assistance.
Sail Fish:
This level is for kids 6 to 14 years old who are able to swim a full length of the pool using the proper front crawl technique and float on their back without any trouble. Our swimmers at this level will work on perfecting the front crawl technique, including starts and turns, and learn and perfect the backstroke swimming technique as well. Goals include perfecting front crawl and backstroke techniques, swimming laps with front crawl technique without any assistance, and demonstrating a good backstroke technique by swimming a full length of the pool.
Sword Fish:
This level is for advanced swimmers ages 7 to 14 years old who are able to swim at least two lengths of the pool using proper front and backstroke technique and demonstrate starts and turns for both styles. At this level, students will focus on perfecting their backstroke swimming techniques and learn the basic techniques for the breaststroke. The ultimate goal for this level is swimming laps with proper front crawl and backstroke swimming techniques, including starts and turns.
Shark:
This is the most advanced level for swimmers 8 to 14 years old. At this level, swimmers must demonstrate swimming 2 lengths of the pool using proper front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke techniques. The main goal of this level is perfecting the butterfly swimming technique and preparing to be strong candidates for swim teams across the state by perfecting all stroke techniques, as well as improving endurance, strength, speed, and coordination.
