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Aquatics Information

THPRD Learn To Swim Program

Preschool Swimming Classes kicking on their back for a total of they will have completed a 500-yard
Ages 3-6 yrs who have not started first 15 yards. continuous swim, tried skills from
grade. Level 4 The focus is continued stroke each of the competitive aquatic
School-age Classes development on crawl stroke and sports, and learned some basic water
safety skills.
Ages 6-12 yrs who have started first backstroke, getting ready for more
grade. advanced strokes, and starting the
The prerequisite for each level is diving progression with sitting and Safety Skills: Safety skills are an
completing all skills in the previous kneeling dives. Upon successful integral part of the learn to swim
level confidently, consistently, and completion, swimmers will be program. Appropriate safety skills will
comfortably. There is no prerequisite able to swim crawl stroke and be incorporated into each session of
for Level 1. backstroke for 15 yards and pass lessons.
Level 1 The focus is submersion the swim test.
and breath control working on Level 5 The focus is increasing Swim Lesson Level Registration Guide
independent floating, gliding, and stroke proficiency and endurance,
kicking on front and back. Upon learning breaststroke, and • Students aged six months to three
successful completion, swimmers continuing the diving progression years register for Baby/Toddler &
will be able to kick while using a with standing dives. Upon Me.
kickboard, float on their front and successful completion, swimmers • Students at least three years old,
back, steamboat and back glide for will be able to swim 50 yards not started first grade and toilet
two body lengths and jump into the crawl stroke, 50 yards backstroke, trained register for Preschool Level
water, all unassisted. and 25 yards of breaststroke with 1-3. Another option is You and Your
Level 2 The focus is working on proper timing and technique. Preschooler.
productive, propulsive arm strokes Level 6 The focus is continued • Students who have started first
and effective kicks on front and stroke proficiency and endurance, grade through age 12 register for
back. Upon successful completion, learning butterfly, and finishing School Age Level 1-4.
the swimmer will be able to the diving progression with long, • Students swimming 25 yards of
coordinate side breathing with arm shallow dives. Upon successful strong front crawl (head down with
strokes on a kickboard, swim five completion, swimmers will be side breathing, stretched kicks, and
body lengths on their back doing able to swim continuously for 300 arms over the water) and 25 yards
winging and kicking, and jump into yards, tread water for two minutes, of strong backstroke (feet and body
the water then swim to the wall and demonstrate underwater near the surface and arms reaching
unassisted. swimming. straight up out of the water) register
Level 3 The focus is crawl stroke Level 7 The focus is stroke for Level 5-7.
proficiency, introduction of new refinement, preparation for the • Level assessments will be done on
back skills, and orienting to deeper competitive aquatic activities like the first day of class for all students.
water. Upon successful completion, swim team, diving, water polo,
they will be able to catch 5 breaths and synchronized swimming,
doing crawl stroke, roll on their and preparation for lifeguarding.
back, then swim winging and Upon successful completion,
Specialty Instruction

Baby & Me / Toddler & Me Diving Instruction professional rescuer.
Babies 6 mos-2 yrs / toddlers 2-3 yrs Prerequisite: 25 yards crawl and 25 yards on Prerequisites (Level 5+):
A water adjustment class for parent and child. back. 1) 300 yard swim (utilizing crawlstroke
Basic skills are introduced with games and Levels 1 & 2 - Class will teach basics. and breaststroke).
songs. Swim diapers required. Levels 3 & 4 - For continuing divers. 2) Swim 20 yards, submerge to a depth
of 7-10 ft., retrieve a 10 lb. diving brick,
You & Your Preschooler Junior Lifeguarding return to the surface and swim back to
3 yrs-5 yrs 11 mos Ages 12-15 yrs, Level 4+ the starting point within 1 minute, 40
A water adjustment class for preschool Participants receive comprehensive training seconds.
students who have had difficulty transitioning in the knowledge and skills necessary to Certification Requirements:
to a class without parent participation. Basic prepare for the Lifeguarding program 1) Attend all class hours (no make-ups,
skills from Level 1 are introduced, with parent and to be trained as an instructor aide. no exceptions).
participation in the water. Participants must be able to swim 300 yards 2) Successfully complete all required
Adaptive Aquatics and tread water for two minutes. skill testing in CPR for the Professional
An instruction program for all ages with Lifeguarding Rescuer and AED, First Aid and
disabilities. Our trained instructors provide a Ages 15+ yrs Lifeguarding.
one-on-one learning opportunity. ADA water/ Course focuses on the job of a lifeguard in 3) Score 80% on the final written exams.
aquatic lift (Aloha, Beaverton, Harman & a swimming pool environment. Certification Offered in traditional class format or
Sunset only). includes first aid and CPR for the blended learning. 7