We've put our best minds together and have re-imagined our swim lesson curriculum by transitioning from 4 "levels" to 8 "tracks". We are delivering the same quality instruction and covering the same skills and drills, but with more tracks there are more opportunities to celebrate achievements and a more clear progression of skills!
We will also be changing our class structure. Our youngest beginners (ages 3 - 5) will be placed in classes with just two swimmers per instructor. Classes with swimmers age 6 to 8, and 8 to 10 will top out at three swimmers per instructor. Our older swimmers will start to transition to classes with more of a feel of a swim practice and will get to learn new skills and train in groups of four swimmers. These classes will still group swimmers by age ranges: 10 to 12, 12 to 14, 14 to 17, and 18 and older.
Our Parent and Me classes will be 30 minutes of fun for 5 parents and their little ones, led by an enthusiastic Tide Swim School Coach!
Parent and Me (age 6 months to 3 years)
Experience your child's first time in a pool together! Parent and Me lessons are an infant's introduction to the water using water play, songs, and small movements to allow your child to develop confidence in the water.
6 to 18 month children will be introduced to
18 months to 3 year old children will be introduced to
Track One - Introduction to Water
New to swimming? This track allows a swimmer to become familiar with the water. From submersion, to blowing bubbles, to proper entry into the pool, this track is perfect for swimmers who have had no experience in the water or in swim lessons.
Beginning swimmers will be introduced to
Track Two - Introduction to Swimming
Designed for those who are ready to start moving in the water, this track will work on the beginning techniques of swimming. This track is appropriate for those swimmers who are new to the sport of swimming but are comfortable with submersion, breathing, and beginning to swim without assistance.
Swimmers will enjoy
Track Three - Forward Progression
This track will work in the beginning phases of freestyle and backstroke forward progression.
Swimmers will learn skills that include
Track Four - Going the Distance
Swimmers will have the opportunity to progress their freestyle and backstroke with the introduction of proper starts, streamlines, and an introduction to diving.
Swimmer will work on
Track Five - Stroke Development
Freestyle and backstroke will be developed through breathing techniques, drills, and introduction to swimming the full length of the pool. This track introduces the swimmer to butterfly and breaststroke.
Swimmers will learn
Track Six - Stroke Technique
Using the full length of the pool, swimmers will learn a variety of drills and techniques used to improve their form and speed.
Swimmers will expand their skills to include
Track Seven - Putting it All Together
Starts, diving, introduction to racing - we cover it all in this track!
Swimmers will work on
Track Eight - Stroke Detail and Conditioning
We put the finishing touches on each of the four strokes and also introduce the swimmer to flip turns, medleys, and workouts to continue their progression.
Swimmers will practice
