SHALLOW END CLASSES

OTTERS

Yellow Hats

The Otter group is the beginner level at our swim school where they will be introduced to all aspects of the water concentrating on having fun whilst learning.

We accept children from 5 years old

BADGE ATTEMPT - Swim England Stage 1 & 2 

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SEALS

White Hats

The Seal group is still in shallow water, and will have passed Stage 2 and be able to swim 5 metres front and back. Enjoying the water is still important but there will be
more concentration on stroke technique and body position. Children will now be able to swim without support and will be  introduced to a breaststroke leg kick.

BADGE ATTEMPT - Swim England Stage 3

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DEEP END CLASSES

TURTLE

Green Hats

The Turtle group swim widths in the deep end, this group will have Stage 3 and will be able to swim 10 metres Front Crawl and Backstroke. This group will
group will focus on: gaining confidence in deep water, perfecting their leg kicks for all four strokes and further developing a push and glide, whilst also beingintroduced to sculling.

BADGE ATTEMPT - Swim England Stage 4 

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DOLPHIN

Blue Hats

The Dolphin group still swim widths in the deep end. This group will have Stage 4 and be able to swim 25 metres.
Swimmers will develop their skills in treading water, learn the correct arm pulls for all four strokes and learn how to
do handstands and somersaults, as well as building up stamina in preparation for swimming lengthsBADGE 

BADGE ATTEMP - Swim England Stage 5

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LENGTH CLASSES 

SHARK

Red Hats

The Shark class swim lengths of the pool, this group is for confident, fairly strong swimmers. The group will learn how to prepare for exercise, while developing an
efficient technique for all four strokes and further developing surface dives. The effective swimming skills taught include coordination, breathing and an understanding of water safety.

BADGE ATTEMPT - Swim England Stage 6

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STINGRAY

Orange Hats

The Stingray class lengths of the pool, this group will be strong swimmers and will focus on fully developing all four swimming strokes, as well as building stamina and improving diving skills.
 

BADGE ATTEMPT - Swim England Stage 7

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KILLER WHALES

Gold Hats

This is the top group of swim school. These swimmers will have achieved Stage 7 and be able to swim all 4 strokes to swim England expected standard. Swimmers will learn
sprint techniques, starts and turns. They will work on stamina and efficient stroke technique. 

 

BADGE ATTEMPT - Swim England Stage 9 - 10