Find the Right Swim Level

Not sure where your child fits? Use this guide to find the best starting point based on their comfort and ability in the water.
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Pre-Beginner

This level is getting comfortable in the water. This level is perfect for children who are new to swimming or still hesitant to put their face in.

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Beginner

These swimmers can put their face in the water and are starting to move with assistance. Learning to kick, float, and build confidence.

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Advanced Beginner

These swimmers can move short distances independently and are working on breathing, kicking, and basic stroke movement.

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Intermediate

This level can swim longer distances and are beginning to refine freestyle with side-breathing and backstroke with improved coordination.

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Proficient

This group is comfortable swimming multiple lengths of freestyle or backstroke and working on learning legal breaststroke and butterfly.

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Stroke Technique

Swim team level swimmers focused on refining stroke mechanics, efficiency, and preparing for swim team or competitive swimming.

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