Swim Lessons Level Guide
We have a range of Swim Lesson classes to suit all abilities. Find out which class suits the student by determining age and/or current skills.
Infant/Toddler Classes
Age | 6-12 months | 12-24 months | 2-3 years |
Level reccomended | Starfish | Periwinkle | Minnor |
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Any child in this age group can alternatively partake in ‘Aqua Sensory’. This class is a casual session suited to provide parents/guardians with water safety information and sensory water play for children.
Preschool Classes
Age | 3-5 years | 3-5 years | 3-5 years |
Current skills | Student has not had lessons before. Child is not confident to submerge or swim independently. |
Student has had lessons before. Can submerge independently. Can swim 5m independently without assistance. |
Advanced class. For internal centre assessment and progression only. |
Level recommended | Tadpole | Goldfish | Flying Fish |
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School Age
Age | 5 years + | 5 years + | 5 years + |
Current skill | Has not had lessons before. Child cannot do 5m torpedo and basic freestyle. Child cannot float and kick on their back for 5m. |
Has had lessons before. Child can swim 5m independently basic Freestyle and Backstroke. |
Has had lessons before. Can swim 7m Freestyle with bi-lateral side breathing. Can swim 7m Backstroke and kick on back. |
Level recommended | Octopus | Sardine | Salmon |
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Age | 5 years + | 5 years + | 5 years + |
Current skill | Can swim 12m Freestyle and Backstroke. Can do 5m of Breastroke kick. |
Can swim 25m Freestyle and Backstroke. |
Can swim 50m Freestyle and Backstroke. Can swim 25m Breastroke. Can do a tunble turn. |
Level recommended | Tuna | Dolphin | Shark |
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Teen and Adult Classes
Teen Class 11 years + |
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Adult Beginner |
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Adult Intermediate |
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