Each of our six swim levels builds on the one before it, introducing new techniques and refining existing ones. Once a swimmer masters the required skills, they’re ready to ring the graduation bell and move up!
Safety Swimming Levels: Level 1, Jellyfish, focuses on helping swimmers learn to put their face in the water independently and glide to the instructor without assistance. At this stage, children practice holding their breath, performing assisted back floats, and gliding. Level 2, Tadpole, aims to teach swimmers to roll onto their back, float independently, and develop a proper kick. Skills developed at this level include kicking, back floats, and glide-roll-swim techniques.
Technique Swimming Levels: Level 3, Minnow, helps swimmers learn proper side breathing for freestyle and maintain smooth momentum, focusing on arm-lead side breathing, pulling to breathe, and backstroke kicks. Level 4, Guppy, is designed for swimmers to complete a full lap of freestyle and backstroke while mastering assisted backstroke, freestyle, and sitting dives. Level 5, Lionfish, builds endurance and introduces butterfly and breaststroke kicks, with skills including breaststroke kick, butterfly kick, backstroke, and kneeling dives. Finally, Level 6, Dolphin, is for swimmers aiming to master all four competitive strokes and refine diving techniques, with emphasis on butterfly, breaststroke, and standing dives.
Understanding these levels and skill sets helps you see where your swimmer currently stands, and what they need to work on next.
Our instructors carefully assess every swimmer’s individual strengths and challenges. They share your goal of helping your child succeed! Don’t hesitate to ask questions about your swimmer’s progress or which specific skills need attention. Regular communication ensures that both you and your instructor are working toward the same goals.
Watching your child’s lessons can give you valuable insight into their learning process. Pay attention to the drills and exercises your instructor uses; these are often the key to mastering each skill. Observing can also help you recognize which areas your child may need extra practice in, and how you can reinforce those techniques at home.
Practice truly makes perfect! Once you know what your child is working on, spend time reinforcing those skills outside of class. Even simple water games or pool time can help strengthen technique and boost confidence.
Remember, every swimmer learns at their own pace; consistency and encouragement are what matter most. Celebrate small victories along the way, and keep practice fun and positive!
By following these steps, you’ll help your child continue improving, growing in confidence, and moving closer to that exciting moment of ringing the graduation bell at Premier Aquatics!
