What Can You Expect at Your First Swim Team Practice

If you and your family have signed up for our swimming classes, you are probably wondering what to expect during your first practice session. Our instructors will help you decide what level you should choose based on your age and current skill level. This will help build on your previous knowledge and push you to the next level. Below, we’ve listed some tips on what to bring and an explanation of the hierarchy of levels so you can be prepared to start!

Things to Bring Along

Knowing what to bring and being prepared will help you get most from your first practice session. A swimsuit, goggles, towel, and plastic water bottle are items that you will want to have with you each time. Write your name on your belongings to prevent you from losing them.

Levels 1 and 2

Our level 1 and 2 classes are a great choice for young children and adults who want to start with the basics. Our instructors will show you how to enter the water safely and blow bubbles with your nose and mouth. These classes will also teach you to jump into the water, float on your back, and push off the wall. Your goal is to get comfortable in the water so that you can advance to the next level with confidence.

Levels 3 and 4

Building on the foundation from previous classes, levels 3 and 4 will teach you to do the front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke. Additionally, the coaches will show you the basics of side breathing and treading water.

If you have any questions about the techniques you have learned, our instructors will gladly work with you at a comfortable pace. When you decide to give these lessons a try, we know that you will be pleased with our small group swimming classes.

Levels 5 and 6

In addition to preparing you to swim in deep water, we will also teach you the basics of the butterfly at levels 5 and 6. When you are ready, our instructors will help you dive for rings that they have placed under the water.

Levels 7 and 8

When you pass the float test, you will be ready to enter levels 7 and 8, and our coaches will demonstrate the front crawl and introduce you to the sidestroke.

Levels 9 and 10

Levels 9 and 10 will allow you to master the skills that you have obtained from the previous lesson, but you will also perform flips and side turns. At this stage, you will swim distances of 50 to 100 yards, and our team will guide you at each step.

Levels 11 and 12

When you reach levels 11 and 12, you will perfect all subsequent skills and learn to use flips and turns in a 100-yard swim. Swim team basics will be covered by our instructors at the end of this phase, and you will be thrilled when you see how much progress you have made since you had first decided to take our lessons.

Although it may seem like a lot at first, our swimming levels are designed to appropriately enhance your abilities. Trust our professionals to lead you and help you grow as a swimmer- and don’t forget a towel!