LESSONS
INTERMEDIATE: DOLPHIN
The goal of the Dolphin level is to learn how to cross a pool safely, confidently and consistently using a mixture of front and back styles. In order to enroll in a Dolphin class, students must be able to swim 15 feet unassisted, and must also be able to jump into deep water and return to their starting point without assistance. In this level, students learn the basics of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, and elementary backstroke. There will be a strong emphasis on making good swimming decisions, and the various safe ways to cross a pool!
AGES &
CLASS RATIOS
Typically 5–8 Years
4–6 Students per Instructor
DISTANCES
SWUM
The goal of a Superfish is to be able to swim 30–40 feet with comfort, unassisted. This would ensure that swimmers can generally traverse the distance of most hotel & backyard pools, and will help our students be prepared and safer to swim in 25 yard competition pools.
JUMPING CHECKPOINTS
To be able to jump into deep water without hesitation, swim 5–7 meters, and return to the wall unassisted (cumulative 10–15 meters).
To be able to perform a basic kneeling dive.
GOALS & CHECKMARKS
Front & back floating
Basic Front Crawl—catchup freestyle, with an over-the-water recovery.
Note: you may teach advanced swimmers, on an individual basis, how to do side breathing as soon as you feel appropriate.
Basic Back Crawl—students may kick with arms by side, taking strokes as needed
Elementary Backstroke—arms and legs
Decision making—student is comfortable/confident enough to roll to their back to recover for air in longer swims if they need rest; student can swim 15 meters without grabbing onto the lane line.
LEARN ABOUT OUR OTHER SWIM LESSON LEVELS
INFANT & TODDLER
Ages: Typically 6 months– 4 years
BEGINNER
Ages: Typically 4–10 Years
ADVANCED
Ages: Typically 6–14 years
PRE-COMPETITIVE
Ages: Typically 6–14 Years