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THPRD Aquatics - General Information


          THPRD Learn To Swim Program

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

          Specialty Instruction


          Baby & Me / Toddler & Me            Adaptive Aquatics                  Splash
          Babies 6 mos-2 yrs / toddlers 2-3 yrs    An instruction program for all ages experiencing   A recreational swim team for youth ages
          A water adjustment class for parent and child.   disabilities. Our trained instructors provide a one-  5-17 who can swim 25 yards of crawl
          Basic skills are introduced with games and   on-one learning opportunity. ADA water/aquatic   stroke and 25 yards of backstroke.  Swim
          songs. Swim diapers required.       lift available at all pools.       meets on some Saturdays.
          You & Your Preschooler              Diving Instruction
          3 yrs-5 yrs 11 mos                  Prerequisite: 25 yards crawl and 25 yards on
          A water adjustment class for preschool   back.
          students who have had difficulty transitioning   Levels 1 & 2 - Class will teach basics.
          to a class without parent participation. Basic   Levels 3 & 4 - For continuing divers.
          skills from Level 1 are introduced, with parent
          participation in the water.





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