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Description
Red Cross Learn to Swim classes are progressive classes for youths, ages 6 to 12 years old.
The Level 4 class requires successful completion of Level 3 or successful demonstration of Level 3 Exit Skills:
- Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn, then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
- Push off in a streamlined position, then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.
Skills refined in this level include:
- Front crawl
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
- Elementary Backstroke
- Sidestroke
- Treading water
- Headfirst entries
Age Category
Youth
Location
LORAC Pool Comp NS Lane 12 at .LORAC
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