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Beginners 6+

This class is for children who are older than 6 years old that would otherwise fit our Duckling or Stage 1 criteria but are a bit older.  

 

We have created this unique class to suit their unique needs - blending Duckling and Stage 1 criteria together. Which means when your child is ready for the next stage up, they will progress to Stage 2. 

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To pass this stage, your child will need to: 

  • Be able to swim 10m front crawl confidently and with good stamina in the deep end demonstrating breathing to the side and an effective pull and over arm recovery while continuously kicking their legs. 

  • Be able to swim 10m on their back confidently and with good stamina in the deep end demonstrating an effective pull and over arm recovery while continuously kicking their legs. The body should be flat in the water and legs should be straight when kicking with a slight bend at the knee only. 

  • Be able to jump off the diving blocks into the deep end independently. 

  • Must attempt basic dolphin kick across 5m with arms by their sides. ​

  • Demonstrate a push and glide on their front and return to the wall, arms should be above the head shooting forwards. ​

  • Demonstrate a push and glide on their back and return to the wall, arms should be above the head shooting forwards. ​

  • Demonstrate a head first surface dive towards the bottom of the pool, retrieving a sinking toy, with support from their teacher if required. 

  • Demonstrate basic breaststroke leg shapes in order rocket, moon and star using a woggle. 

  • Be able to listen to, and follow, instructions, paying attention to the teacher at all times throughout the lesson. 

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