For children ages 5 years+: Build confidence and develop strong technique across all strokes in our 8 Over 5’s levels. Children will progress through the levels at their own pace.
This program runs in line with school terms and students are assessed on a regular basis, moving up a level when they are ready, at any point during the term.
Over 5’s lessons are taught in both the indoor 25m pool and the outdoor 50m pool with lessons running for 30 minutes. Class sizes range from 4 – 8 students, to one instructor.
Cost
$18.50 per week.
Payment Method: Fortnightly Direct Debit.
View the 2023 swim program calendar here.
Classes and skills
Classes run every weekday afternoon and Saturday/Sunday mornings during school terms. New students to the program must book in for a free assessment to find the suitable level.
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Our levels
1. Bluebottles
Students in our beginner level learn to enter and exit the water safely and are taught the fundamentals of breath control and body positioning.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 4
2. Minnows
Propulsion is taught on the students front and back with flutter kicking. Freestyle arms and breaststroke kick on backs are introduced
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 4
3. Snappers
Freestyle breathing and propulsive breaststroke kick on students back are taught. Backstroke arms are introduced and safety activities are completed in deep water.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 5
4. Otters
Students in Otters will start swimming freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke kick over longer distances. Dolphin kick and survival backstroke are introduced.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 5
5. Turtles
Breaststroke, Freestyle and Backstroke are further developed in this intermediate level. Endurance is built on.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 6
6. Marlins
Efficient breaststroke is further developed, freestyle and backstroke are extended to a 25m swim. Sidestroke is introduced.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 6
7. Piranhas (Can book in for a squad assessment)
Competitive skills are introduced and distances for all strokes are increased. Diving and treading water are taught in the 50m pool.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 8
8. Mantarays (Can book in for a squad assessment)
This advanced level is taught in the 50m pool. 7 Safe water entries are developed in deep water, all strokes are perfected over longer distances, including sidestroke.
Class duration: 30 minutes
Maximum students: 8