Child Ability
A child can swim Freestyle and Backstroke for 80-feet, Breaststroke and Sidestroke for 40-feet.
Target Age Group
4-years and older
Prerequisites for Swim Level
- Child must be able to swim Freestyle for 80-feet
- Child must be able to swim Backstroke for 80-feet
- Child must be able to swim Breaststroke for 40-feet
- Child must be able to swim Sidestroke for 40-feet
Class Size
2 - 4 Students
Primary Focus of Class
The level 8 course is designed to refine and strengthen each swimming stroke. The child will learn proper starting, turns, and breathing techniques to decrease time and ability for performing the stroke effectively.
Swimming Skills Taught
The following list provides an overview of the swimming skills that will be introduced in a Level 8 Hammerheads class:
1. Mastery of Freestyle
2. Mastery of Backstroke
3. Mastery of Breaststroke
4. Mastery of Butterflystroke
5. Mastery Skills for Treading Water
Goals for Swim Level
1. Front Stroke – 100 feet
2. Back Stroke – 100 feet
3. Breast Stroke – 100 feet
4. Butterfly Stroke – 100 feet
5. Treading Water – 2 minutes
