Getting ready to take on swimming
As your child progresses through our levelling system, they may do so at their own speed and pace. Sometimes, depending upon practice and lessons at school they may even skip a level. We will determine when is the best time for them to graduate through the levels, regularly assessing where they are at. During your child's initial assessment, we will determine the best level for them to start at - ensuring that they are swimming at an appropriate ability level.
Our Levels / Classes
Starfish
3mths to 10mths Parent-child based No prior experience needed
Jellyfish
10mths to 2yrs Parent-child based No prior experience needed
Squid
2-3yrs Parent-child based No prior experience needed
Octopus
2-3yrs No Parent Skill based Requires teacher’s recommendation
Turtle
3yrs+ No Parent Non swimmer unable to swim without floatation device or put face in the water. Has no confidence
Blowfish
3yrs+ Non swimmer but confident in the water without floatation device. Can kick & paddles up to 3mtrs.
Swordfish
Skill based- can big arm swim up to 5mtrs. Starting breathing in freestyle, Float on back independently
Dolphin
Skill based- can swim Freestyle and Backstroke up to 10mtrs with reasonable technique
Whale
Skill based- can swim freestyle with constant breathing and consistent arms in backstroke Can Breaststroke and Butterfly kick
What to Bring to Class/Lessons
