Important :When enrolling into a level please make sure it is the correct level deemed suitable for your little swimmer. Do not enroll into a level not suitable as we will not be in the position to move any swimmer back down or up a level (especially into level1) unless there is space. We do not offer refunds for any new member booking into the wrong level and we do not take a waiting list for any level. Any queries regarding levels and ability please email swimschool@Shorelineleisure.ie
LEVEL 1-LEARNER POOL (4yrs +)
- Put Face in the water confidently
- Be comfortable with water showered from overhead
- Float on front unaided demonstrating kicks
- Float on back demonstration kicks
- flotation aid may be used
- Introduction to arm technique
- Safe entry into the shallow end of the pool
- Able to follow teacher’s instructions
- Exit the water Safely
- We do not use armbands in this level
LEVEL 2 BEGINNERS -SHALLOW END
- Push, Glide & Kick 5 metres with safe recovery
- Horizontal position & face in the water
- Push, Glide & Kick 5 metres on back aided with safe recovery
- Move sideways 5 metres away from the wall,
- feet may be on or off the floor.
- Move from a flat floating position on the back
- Return to standing
- Safe entry into the deep end of the pool
- Thread water for 5 seconds in the deep end
LEVEL 2 IMPROVERS -Shallow End (This is NOT a beginner swim level)
- Swim 10 metres Front crawl unaided with safe recovery
- Horizontal position & face in the water
- Attempting To breathe to Side
- Swim 10 metres back-Crawl unaided with safe recovery
- Move sideways 10 metres away from the wall
- Attempt Breaststroke leg kick (Aid may be used)
- Pick up an item from the bottom of the pool (Surface Dive)
- Safe entry into the deep end of the pool
- Thread water for 10 seconds in the deep end
- Exit the water safely.
LEVEL 3 -DEEP END
- Swim 15 metres Front crawl unaided with safe recovery
- Horizontal position & face in the water
- Demonstrating correct breathing technique
- Swim 15 metres back-crawl unaided with safe recovery
- Alternating arm actions
- Swim 15 metres Breaststroke using symmetrical leg kicks
- Pick up an item from the bottom of the pool (Surface Dive)
- Demonstrate a dive from the pool edge
- Thread water in the deep end comfortably
- Exit the water safely.
LEVEL 4-DEEP END
- Swim 25 metres Front crawl with good technique
- Horizontal position & face in the water
- Demonstrating correct breathing technique
- Swim 25 metres back-crawl with good technique
- Alternating arm actions
- Swim 25 metres Breaststroke
- Symmetrical leg kicks & arm action
- Pick up an item from the bottom of the pool
- Demonstrate Butterfly Kicks
- Demonstrate a dive from the pool edge
- Thread water in the deep end comfortably
LEVEL 5-DEEP END LANES
- Swim with Proficient technique without a break:
- 50 metres Front-crawl
- 50 metres Back-crawl
- 50 metres Breaststroke
- Swim 25 metres Butterfly
- Symmetrical leg kicks & arm action
- Demonstrate Tumble Turns
- Demonstrate a dive from the pool edge
- Demonstrate survival breaststroke & side stroke
- Maintain a good fitness level during the swim session