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REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST AT 12:00PMLevel 1 Water Competency
Ages: 6 to 15
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 secondsds 3. Spin around 360 degrees to orient to their exit 4. Swim 25 yards (at least half front crawl) with rhythmic breathing
5. 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.
Please call the Kearny Mesa pool at (858) 573-1389 to speak with pool staff if you have any questions.
An appropriate swimsuit is required at all times. Use of goggles is recommended for this level. 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 Kearny Mesa Pool staff at 858 573-1389.
Activity Age Category
Children
Location
Kearny Mesa Pool - Main at Kearny Mesa Pool
Instructor
Kearny Mesa Staff
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