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Overview
Advanced beginner swim level for children.
This advanced beginner level is for children that can swim one length of the pool on their front, back and side for 25 yards with a float belt. The children continue to practice and build upon basic skills. They are introduced to the lead up strokes for the front and back crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke. More synchronized swimming and wet ball skills are taught as well as some diving skills. Children can swim 25 yards of the pool on their front and back using alternating and symmetrical paddles and 25 yards on their side by the end of this level. They should be able to do 25 yards rudimentary rhythmic breathing with or without an IFD. Skills include front/back float 1 minute, tread water 20-30 seconds, jump in, paddle 15 feet, back float 10 seconds and return to side, swim on front, back and side for 25 yards, canoe scull for 30 seconds.
What You’ll Learn
- Synchronized swimming
- Wet ball skills
- Basic diving skills
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