Swimmer 3/4

Service Description

To Register in Swimmer 3: Ages 6+ years old, should have previously passed Swimmer 2 or equivalent ability: can front crawl and back crawl for 10 metres each, tread water for 15 seconds, and while wearing a PFD: jump into deep water, tread for 30 seconds and then swim 15 metres. To Register in Swimmer 4: Swimmers should have previously passed Swimmer 3 or equivalent ability: can front crawl and back crawl for 15 metres each, whip kick for 10 metres, tread water for 30 seconds, and as a sequence: jump into deep water, tread for 30 seconds and then swim 25 metres. In Swimmer 3: Swimmers will make a splash with their kneeling dives and forward roll entries. Swimmers will be challenged with the introduction to more difficult (but fun) skills such as handstands in shallow water and in front somersaults (in water). Increased time and distance components are incorporated for skills learned such as flutter kick on front and back, whip kick on back, front and back crawl, and interval training. In Swimmer 4: Swimmers will move from a beginner to intermediate swimming level. Swimmers will complete standing dives, tread water for 1 minute, and work towards being able to swim underwater for 5 m. Swimmers will achieve the Swim to Survive® standard by being able to roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute, and swim 50m. In addition to improving their front crawl, back crawl, and whip kick, swimmers will be introduced to breaststroke. Upon passing Swimmer 3: swimmers will be able to front crawl and back crawl for 15 metres each, whip kick for 10 metres, tread water for 30 seconds, and as a sequence: jump into deep water, tread for 30 seconds and then swim 25 metres. Upon passing Swimmer 4: swimmers will be able to front crawl and back crawl for 25 metres each, tread water for 1 minute, complete a 5 metre underwater swim, and complete the Swim to Survive Standard: roll into deep water, tread for 1 minute and then swim 50 metres.