Children/Teenagers

Individual or group lessons are available for children, age 3 to 17.

Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Competitive

• Group of 10

• Group of 4

• One-on-one

The following are knowledge and abilities which participants of each group would learn and be able to accomplish as they make their progression in the sport of swimming. 

Beginner 

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The essential skills to learn before one can say “I can swim”.

1. Floating: The ability to maintain buoyancy and balance in the water

2. Breathing control: Learning to inhale and exhale efficiently while swimming

3. Arm and leg movements: Coordinating arm strokes and leg kicks to propel oneself through the water

4. Rotary breathing: Turning the head to inhale and exhale while swimming on the back or side

5. Basic strokes: Introduction to common strokes like the freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke

6. Endurance: Building the ability to swim for longer periods of time

7. Drownproofing: Understanding and practising safety techniques to avoid drowning

Intermediate 

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Being an intermediate swimmer is more about proficiency and comfort in the water, rather than the distance swum. Generally, an intermediate swimmer should be able to swim at least 500m continuously with good form and moderate effort, and be familiar with a variety of strokes and techniques. 

1. Strong stroke technique: Consistent and efficient arm and leg movements

2. Endurance: Ability to swim for longer distances without fatigue

3. Freestyle and backstroke: Good form and proficiency in these two strokes

4. Flip turns: Ability to execute flip turns effectively for laps or open water swims

5. Butterfly and breaststroke: Basic proficiency in at least one of these strokes

6. Dive starts: Ability to execute diving starts from the edge of a pool or starting block

7. Endurance training: Understanding and implementing endurance-building swim workouts

Advanced/Competitive

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An advanced or competitive swimmer is one who has a high level of interest, proficiency and skill in the sport of swimming. They possess strong technique in all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly), have good endurance, and are able to swim at high speeds for multiple laps or longer distances. Advanced/competitive swimmers would also incorporate dryland training and mental preparation into their overall training regimen. These individuals may compete in swim meets or races at a local, regional, or national level.

1. Strong stroke technique: Proficient in all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly) with near-perfect form

2. Endurance: Ability to swim for longer distances (1500m or more) with high intensity and good form

3. Speed: Ability to swim at high speeds for multiple laps or longer distances

4. Starts and turns: Proficiency in various starts (dive, tumble, open turn) and turns (flip, open, IM)

5. Race strategy: Understanding of pacing, drafting, and race tactics

6. Dryland training: Incorporation of strength and flexibility training into overall training regimen

7. Mental preparation: Ability to focus, manage pre-race jittery and execute a race plan