What's My Swim Level?
General skill overview
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The best way to determine your child’s level is to let our professionals help! But here’s an outline of our level criteria to help get you started:
Goals for Level 1
Level 1 is right for you if your child:
- Is 2.5 years or older
- Is brand new to swim lessons
- Has apprehension about being in water or away from you
- Is unable to swim any length without assistance or flotation devices
Goals for Level 2
Level 2 is right for you if your child:
- Is 2.5 years or older
- Feels comfortable submerging their face in the water
- Can swim 5 ft. without assistance or flotation devices (this is simply forward progression, no coordinated technique needed yet)
- Can float on their back by themselves for 3 seconds
Goals for Level 3
Level 3 is right for you if your child:
- Is 2.5 years or older
- Can swim 10 ft. of freestyle by themselves with some form of arm/kick coordination
- Can kick on their back for 10 ft.
Goals for Level 4
Level 4 is right for you if your child:
- Is 2.5 years or older
- Can swim 25 ft. of freestyle with breathing
- Can swim 25 ft. of backstroke
Goals for Level 5
Level 5 is right for you if your child:
- Is 5 years or older
- Can swim 50 ft. of freestyle with rotary breathing
- Can swim 50 ft. of backstroke
- Can tread water for at least 30 seconds
*Please note: This is an Upper-Level class – if you are you are not confident in your child’s ability to perform these skills, please call our office or level down for safety
Goals for Level 6
Level 6 is right for you if your child:
- Is 5 years or older
- Can swim 100 ft. of freestyle
- Can swim 100 ft. of backstroke
- Can swim 50 ft. of butterfly
*Please note: This is an Upper-Level class – if you are you are not confident in your child’s ability to perform these skills, please call our office or level down for safety
Goals for Level 7
Level 7 is right for you if your child:
- Is 5 years or older
- Can swim 100 ft. freestyle with open turn
- Can swim 100 ft backstroke with open turn
- Can swim 50 ft. butterfly with breathing pattern
- Can swim 50 ft. breaststroke
*Please note: This is an Upper-Level class – if you are you are not confident in your child’s ability to perform these skills, please call our office or level down for safety