Rays (Stroke development)
At this age, the fine motor skills are developing rapidly and children will be able to combine the various skills to swim the 4 strokes with good technique.
We will be working on developing good streamlining and kicking to increase propulsion and the basic strokes will be introduced - freestyle, back stroke, introduction to breast stroke and basic dolphin movement. Specific skills such as treading water, diving and underwater push-offs will also be taught.
A child who has had swim lessons from baby will be able to swim the 4 strokes with good technique by the time they are 7.
Rays 1- Completed all the skills in Sharks 3
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Freestyle arms with side breathing 12m
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Back float with kicking and changing arms 12m
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Introduction to breaststroke kick
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Standing dive
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Able to swim for 20 meters with front breath
Rays 2- Completed all the skills in Rays 1
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Freestyle with bilateral breath 25m
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Back stroke 25m
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Beginner breast stroke 12m
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Introduction to butterfly