School Age

If your child has not participated in a progressive program before, he/she must be pre-tested for class assignment. Often times, class placement can be achieved over the phone. Other times, a child must be tested in the water. Please call Beth Benner or Karla Roberds (513-932-1424 x 152) for YMCA Swim Lessons pre-testing.

 

 

Class is 30 minutes.

 

This level is for the beginning school age swimmers. Students will learn basic water adjustment as well as paddle stroke on their front, back and side while wearing an instructional flotation device.

 

 

Students will learn to jump into deep water. Also, students will learn the front paddle stroke using alternating arm movement using rhythmic breathing for 25 yards. Students will also learn back and side alternating paddle strokes. Students will swim varying distances while wearing an instructional flotation device as well as without.

 

Students must have previously completed the "Polliwog" level.

 

The "Minnow" level introduces swimmers to paddle stroke with rotary breathing as well as refining the back paddle stroke. New strokes such as sidestroke, elementary backstroke and breaststroke will be introduced.

 

Students must have previously completed the "Guppy" level.

 

Students will refine the following strokes for a distance of 50 meters: crawl stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke. The butterfly stroke will be introduced at the "Fish" level.

 

Students must have previously completed the "Minnow" level.

 

Students will refine the crawl stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke for 100 meters. The butterfly will be swum for 50 meters and the Lifesaving Medley will be introduced.

Students must have previously completed the "Fish" level.

 

 

 

The "Shark" level is excellent preparation for Lifeguarding. Students will refine all strokes for 100 meters. Students will be introduced to the inverted breaststroke, over-arm sidestroke, trudgeon crawl and the individual medley.

Students must have previously completed the "Flying Fish" level.

 

 

Advanced level instruction for lifeguard training preparation, endurance, and competitive stroke techniques. Introduction to synchronized swimming and water polo maneuvers. Participants will also develop leadership skills by serving as instructor aides.

Students must have previously completed the "Shark" level.