Starlets 1 Parent And Baby - 0-9 Months

Starlets 1 Parent and Baby - 0-9 months Our Starlets 1 class is suitable for little ones from birth to 9 months. We have taught many little ones from as young as 3 weeks. Please consult your health visitor or GP if you are unsure if it is appropriate to begin swimming with your little one. Starlets 1 aims to build the confidence of both parents and little ones in the water. We adopt a child centred approach to ensure that little ones have a positive first experience in swimming lessons. All of the basic holds and supports are covered. Lessons include a range of songs, stories and toys to provide an engaging and nurturing experience.

Starlets 2 Parent And Baby - 9 - 18 Months

Starlets 2 Parent and Baby - 9 - 18 months Our Starlets 2 class is suitable for little ones from 9 - 18 months. Starlets 2 aims to build the confidence of both parents and little ones in the water. We adopt a child centred approach to ensure that little ones have a positive first experience in swimming lessons. Sessions build on the holds and supports introduced in Starlets 1. the fundamental aquatic skills are introduced, sessions begin to give little ones more independence in the water to support the transition to parent and toddler classes. Lessons include a range of songs, stories and toys to provide an engaging and nurturing experience.

Comets - Parents And Toddler 18 - 36 Months

Comets - Parents and Toddler 18 - 36 months Our Comets classes are for those aged 18 months +. Discretion can be used when placing little ones in this class. On occasion younger and older children can be placed in this class. Sessions focus on developing the core aquatic skills through songs, games, stories and other engaging activities. Sessions aim to build independent swimmers to support the transition to pre school lessons.

Shooting Stars - Pre School 3 Yo +

Shooting Stars - Pre school 3 yo + Our Shooting Stars classes are typically for those aged 3+ who do not yet attend school. Discretion is used when deciding if a little one is ready to join this class. We can also at times move a little one into this class prior to their 3rd birthday if we feel that they are ready. Shooting Stars lessons develop the core aquatic skills. We focus on body position. leg kicking, arm movements and breathing. There is a clear focus on fun and engagement first and foremost. Songs, stories, games and other creative teaching methods are used to nurture children's confidence and passion for swimming.

Explorers Beginners - Afterschool/weekend

Explorers beginners - Afterschool/weekend Explorers beginners sessions are typically aimed at little ones who attend full time school. Discretion can be used on the age of swimmers for these sessions, on occasion younger swimmers are placed in these classes if we feel that they ready. Explorer beginner sessions focus on Levels 1 - 3. Descriptors of each level can be found below. Explorer 1 Enter pool from side with support Move on front 5m (using aids but not being held) Move on back 5m (using aids but not being held) Float on front and back (with support) Push and Glide on front and back (with support) Climb out of the pool safely Explorer 2 Enter water safely using a swivel entry Move on front and back using recognised leg kick for 10m (with float and limited support) Be able to use arms using an underwater pull on front Push and Glide on front and back (with an aid) Float on front and back for 5 seconds without support Be able to bob up and down to fully submerge head Explorer 3 Complete glide from wall using a pull Buoy on front and back Complete a star float on back unaided and roll to a front star float Demonstrate correct treading water technique with some support Demonstrate correct back skulling technique with some support Complete a pencil jump through a hoop and submerge head Swim 7 m on front or back with a Pull buoy

Explorers Intermediate - Afterschool/weekends

Explorers Intermediate - Afterschool/weekend Explorers intermediate sessions are typically aimed at little ones who attend full time school. Discretion can be used on the age of swimmers for these sessions, on occasion younger swimmers are placed in these classes if we feel that they ready. Explorer intermediate sessions focus on Levels 4 - 7. Descriptors of each level can be found below Explorer 4 Jump into pool from side to teacher and submerge head Push and Glide on front and back (no support or aid) Swim 2 metres front or back (no support or aids) Be able to use correct back stroke arms with support Tread water without support for 5 seconds Float on front or back without support for 10 seconds Explorer 5 Be able to jump into pool from side with no support and fully submerge head Swim 5m on front with no support or aid Swim 10m front crawl using arms and legs (with float) Swim 10m back stroke using arms and legs (with float) Complete an underwater Push and glide and swim under water for 2 metres Rotate from back to front in the water Tread Water for 10 seconds without support Explorer 6 Jump in using three different shaped jumps Swim 5m of front crawl using arms and legs without stopping (no support or aid) Swim 5m of back stroke using arms and legs without stopping (no support or aid) Tread water without support for 30 seconds Complete and underwater push and glide and use dolphin kick to swim 3m Body roll from front to back Explorer.7 Complete a sitting dive Swim 10m of front crawl using arms and legs without stopping (no support or aid) Swim 10m of back stroke using arms and legs without stopping (no support or aid) Be able to demonstrate lateral breathing in short bursts when swimming on front Be able to swim 5m on front with recognised breaststroke leg kick Be able to swim underwater through a hoop.

Explorers Advanced - Afterschool/weekend

Explorers Advanced - Afterschool/weekend Explorers Advanced sessions are typically aimed at little ones who attend full time school. Discretion can be used on the age of swimmers for these sessions, on occasion younger swimmers are placed in these classes if we feel that they ready. Explorer Advanced sessions focus on Levels 8 - 11. Descriptors of each level can be found below Explorer 8 Dive from kneeling Be able to swim 15m front crawl demonstrating lateral breathing without stopping (no aids) Swim 15m of backstroke without stopping (no aids) Swim 10m of breaststroke without stopping (no aids) Be able to surface dive and retrieve an object Explorer 9 Be able to swim 25m of front crawl demonstrating lateral breathing without stopping (no aids) Swim 25m of backstroke without stopping (no aids) Swim 25m of breastroke demonstrating pull-breath-kick-glide action without stopping (no aids) Be able to perform a roly poly in the water Explorer 10 Dive into the pooland retrieve an object and swim through a hoop Swim 35m front crawl demonstrating lateral breathing without stopping (no aids) Swim 35m of backstroke without stopping (no aids) Swim 35m breaststroke demonstrating pull-breath-kick-glide action without stopping (no aid) Perform a roly poly in the middle of the pool from front crawl Explorer 11 Complete a simulated lifesaving rescue from the pool floor Swim 100m front crawl demonstrating lateral breathing without stopping (no aids) Swim 100m of backstroke without stopping (no aids) Swim 50m breaststroke demonstrating pull-breath-kick-glide action without stopping (no aid) Complete a push and glide underwater and swim 7m underwater , through a hoop and collecting an object Complete a tumble turn to link lengths