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Swim Levels

Find the right level for your swimmer before you register.

Level placement is based on ability, not age.​

If you are unsure, you can choose the closest level during registration.

Tiny Tots

For our youngest swimmers who are just getting comfortable in the water.

  • Introduces basic water safety and movement skills

  • Focus on entering and exiting the pool safely

  • Blowing bubbles and assisted floating

  • Learning body position and water comfort

  • Following simple instructions in the pool

  • Gentle teaching approach to build trust and confidence

  • Creates a strong foundation for future levels

Beginners

For swimmers learning basic skills and building confidence in the water.

  • Develops water confidence and comfort

  • Teaches floating, kicking, breathing, and basic movement

  • Introduces simple freestyle and backstroke skills

  • Builds coordination and focus

  • Encourages independence in the water

  • Helps swimmers stay calm and controlled in the pool

Advanced Beginners (Competitive Program)

For swimmers who are comfortable in the water and ready for more structured instruction.

  • Designed for swimmers who can move independently in the water

  • Focus on stroke development and breathing technique

  • Builds endurance and body control

  • Faster-paced lessons than beginner level

  • Introduces basic training skills

  • Prepares swimmers for intermediate and competitive swimming

Intermediate

For swimmers who are water safe and ready for advanced skill development.

  • For swimmers who can swim laps independently

  • Prepares swimmers for swim team and competitive swimming

  • Teaches diving, flip turns, and finishes

  • Improves stroke technique and efficiency

  • Includes more laps and structured workouts

  • Coaches provide detailed feedback and corrections

  • Builds strength, endurance, and race skills

Levels 1 & 2
Levels 3 & 4

Not sure which level to choose?

If you are unsure which level is best, select the closest match during registration.
Instructors may adjust level placement on Day 1 if needed to ensure each swimmer is in the right group.

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