Non-Competitive (Beginner)

The Rapids program: Class 1.5 The final stage of our beginner level

Minimum prerequisite: swim 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke with proper turns, 25m Breaststroke, and knowledge of the full Butterfly stroke.

Swimmers will refine the 4 Swimming strokes along with learning each stroke specific rules:

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly

Focus for this level is mastering the basics of floatation and body position.  Propulsion with the legs ie "kick" is also a major component of this level of Swimming.  The rules for each of the Strokes in the Sport of Swimming are reinforced and swimmers will work to expand their endurance.