During October Half Term we will be running swimming crash courses for children from ducklings to Stage 5.

Please see the entry requirements for each stage:

Ducklings: Little to no water experience is required. 

Ideal for the youngsters, this popular 20 minute class is centred around building water confidence and skills from an early age.

Stage 1

• Swim with armbands.
• Unable to swim any distance.
• Little or no water confidence.
• Working towards 5m and National Teaching Plan Stage 1 award.

Stage 2

• Unable to swim more than 5 meters on front or back.
• Unable to complete floating on front or back then returning to upright position.
• Working towards National Teaching Plan Stage 2 award.

Stage 3

• Able to swim 5m front and back.
• Working towards 10m front and back National Teaching Plan Stage 3 award.

Stage 4

• Able to swim 10m front and back.
• Working towards front and side breathing.
• Working towards 25m front and back National Teaching Plan Stage 4 award.

Stage 5

• Children will have completed all elements of Stage 4.
• Will be introduced to deep water skills such as treading water, somersaults and jumping into deep water.
• Children must be able to swim 25m of each Backstroke, Front Crawl, Breaststroke and 10m Butterfly with good technique.

Timetable

• 9.30am – Stage 1 & 2
• 10.00am – Ducklings & Stage 3
• 10.30am – Stage 1 & Stage 2
• 11.00am – Ducklings & Stage 3
• 11.30am – Stage 1 & Stage 4
• 12.00pm – Ducklings & Stage 5

Please note: payments and stages enquiries can be made at the relevant centre reception