Swimming
In our Dolphin Stage 2 and 3 classes children continue learning through our progressive swim programme to develop stroke technique and abilities for swimming the 4 strokes: front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Requirements for entry to this class (Swim England Stage 2) are: Jump in from poolside safely. Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically, with nose and mouth submerged. Move from a flat floating position on the back and return to standing without support. Move from a flat floating position on the front and return to standing without support. Push from a wall and glide on the back – arms can be by the side or above the head. Push from a wall and glide on the front with arms extended. Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the back for 5 metres, without the use of floatation equipment. Travel using a recognised leg action with feet off the pool floor on the front for 5 metres, without the use of floatation equipment. Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the front, to a back floating position, then return to standing. Perform a tuck to rotate from a flat floating position on the back, to a front floating position, then return to standing. Perform a log roll from the back to the front. Perform a log roll from the front to the back. Exit the water without support. Requirements for Stage 3: Jump in from poolside and submerge. Sink, push away from wall and maintain a streamlined position. Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back. Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front. Travel 5 metres on the front, perform a tuck to rotate onto the back and return on the back. Fully submerge to pick up an object. Correctly identify three of the four key water safety messages.* Push and glide and travel 10 metres on the back. Push and glide and travel 10 metres on the front. Perform a tuck float and hold for three seconds. Exit the water without using steps. Swimming has many wonderful child development benefits. Aiding cognitive, social and emotional development, as well as fine and gross motor skills. Early swimming supports neuro-muscular development, the development of heart, lungs, and cardiovascular strength. We pride our swim school on the children's happiness, early development, safety awareness and achievement. Our teachers are qualified to the highest standard in the UK and are passionate and gentle. In these classes children can achieve Swim England Stage 3 + 5m & 10m.
