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Description
Dolphins is for swimmers who are already comfortable in the water and are performing basic swimming skills (SEE SEA TURTLES EXIT SKILLS).
In Dolphins, participants are refining their strokes, building endurance, and learning safety and independence in deep water. Students must be comfortable swimming with their face in the water, be able to swim for 5 yards with combined arm and leg action and be able to orient themselves into a floating position and recover without assistance.?
Focus: Teaching swimmers' comfort, safety, and independence in deep water. Increasing endurance, refining existing swim skills, and teaching more complex strokes.
Exit Skills: (Note: All skills must be performed independently in order to move up to the next level):
- 10 traveling bobs
- Retrieve object in 4 ½ ft. of water
- Front crawl with side breathing 20 yds.
- Back crawl 20 yds.
- Elementary backstroke 20 yds.
- Breaststroke kick 10 yds.
- Tread water for 30 sec.
Limit of one class per person per session. If you sign up for a class that is too advanced, your child may not be able to participate in that class for their own safety.
**Make sure your child is enrolled in the correct level. If unsure call Pool and speak to a lifeguard. Incorrect level placement will result in no or partial refund**
Bring your own towels and swimsuit. Goggles are recommended but not required. We will provide any swim equipment necessary. We do not allow floatation devices for children.
If a registered participant cancels or does not continue in a program, NO REFUND, NO CREDITS, NO TRANSFERS will be given. Failure to abide by rules may result in suspension from program with no refund of fees paid. Enrollment in incorrect class will result in a $15 transaction fee.
Age Category
Youth
Location
4300 Cutting Blvd (next to Kennedy High School)
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