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Description
Water Competency- Level 1
Ages: 6 to 16
Prerequisites: None
Note: The City of San Diego has made a curriculum and name change to the Level 1 course which will now be referred to as Level 1 Water Competency. The goal of the new Level 1 Water Competency course is to make a safer swimmer. The course will focus on safety skills that students will be able to use in the event of a life-threatening aquatic emergency.
To pass the Level 1 Water Competency course students will have to complete the following sequence: 1. Jump into deep water and recovers at the surface 2. Treads or floats for 60 seconds3. Spin around 360 degrees to orient to their exit 4. Swim 25 yards (at least half front crawl) with rhythmic breathing5. Climb out of the pool.
All students who feel confident in their ability to pass the Water Competency Sequence must be assessed by pool staff prior to registering for the course. Staff will advise participants who get assessed as to which level they best belong in.
Participants may register for one session at a time. Enrollment in multiple sessions will result in removal from all but the first registered class. Once a session is completed, participants become eligible to register for another. Please consult pool staff for class availability and registration dates.
Important: Participants who demonstrate the ability to pass the full Water Competency Sequence during the first class will be withdrawn and directed to register for a more appropriate level. Please note that space in advanced-level classes is not guaranteed, so it is important to register for the correct level class. If you are unsure of your placement, we recommend scheduling a skills assessment with pool staff before registering.
Please check with pool staff about current COVID-19 protocols.
Please call the Ned Baumer pool at (858) 538-8083 to speak with pool staff if you have any questions.
It is important to enroll your child in the correct class; necessary transfers may result in the change of class days and times. There are NO REFUNDS. For specific information on class prerequisites or level placement, please contact Ned Baumer Pool staff at (858) 538-8083.
Activity Age Category
Children
Location
Ned Baumer Aquatic Center - Recreational at Ned Baumer Aquatics Center
Instructor
City Staff
Map & Direction
Ned Baumer Aquatics Center
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10440 Black Mountain Road
San Diego, CA
92126
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