Swimmer Programs

The Swimmer program makes sure children learn how to swim before they get in too deep. Progressions
accommodate 5 to 12-yearold’sincluding beginners and swimmers who want to build on the basics. Lots of inwater practice developssolid swimming strokes and skills. Water Smart® education is part of every level.
SWIMMER 1
These beginning swimmers will work on safe entries, exits and moving through the water. When ready
they will do floats, glides and kicking on their front and back without assistance. They will even explore
jumping into deep water and treading water with theirlifejackets on.
SWIMMER 2
These children will be able to jump orside roll into deep water,tread water, and swim (10-15 m) using
either front crawl or back crawl. They will try ‘vertical’ whip kick and begin to work on their endurance
level by stepping into the world of fitness intervaltraining.
SWIMMER 3
These swimmers will dive and do forward rollsinto deep water. Watch them learn handstands and front
somersaults underwater. They will work on theirfront crawl, back crawl and whip kick overshort distances
and add some interval fitness training to their practice. By the end they will be able to meet the Swim to
Survive standard: Roll into deep water,tread water (1 min.) and swim (50 m).
SWIMMER 4
These swimmers will swim further with their front crawl and back crawl. They will get introduced to
breaststroke arms drills, underwaterswims, and front crawlsprints. Interval training will add to their
fitness level.
SWIMMER 5
These swimmers will try eggbeater kick, head up front crawl, and shallow dives. And just forfun try ‘tuck’
jumps and underwater back somersaults. They will easily go the distance with a strong front crawl, back
crawl, and breaststroke.
SWIMMER 6
These swimmers will master eggbeater and scissor kicks, front crawl, breaststroke, and back crawl. With
the interval training and sprint racing drillsthey will be ready to make the 300 m endurance workout.
And just for fun they will try stride jumps and compact jumps. Next step: on to the Canadian Swim Patrol program.