GROUP SWIMMING LESSONS FOR KIDS
SAGUARO AQUATICS IS CELEBRATING OUR 18TH YEAR OF SWIMMING LESSONS
Saguaro Aquatics Health & Safety Protocols
Saguaro Aquatics has transformed the way we offer Swimming Lessons to ensure the Health and Safety of our staff, clients and swimmers. Enhanced HVAC systems for increased fresh air ventilation, precise pool sanitation levels, and regular cleaning of seating, handrails, door handles, teaching equipment, bathrooms, changing rooms and all common touch surfaces. Relax knowing you are in a clean and safe environment.
LEARN TO SWIM LEVELS
LEVEL 1In the Tumbleweed level patient instructors introduce the joy of swimming to each swimmer at their own pace. Every child will learn basic water skills that make swimming FUN! Entry requirement is 3+ years of age.
Skills Learned in Level 1
- Happily Attending Lessons!
- Going Under Water and Blowing Bubbles
- Relaxed Front Glide
- Assisted Back Float
- Independent “Monkey Walk” – walking with hands along the wall
After Level 1 swimmers are comfortable in the water and look forward to attending lessons. Our instructors will build their confidence further by presenting more challenging skills. The primary goals in the Teddy Bear Teddy Bear Cholla Level are to develop a STRONG Kick, and to roll over and back float independently. The entry requirements for the Teddy Bear Cholla level are the Skills Learned for Level 1, Tumbleweed.
Skills Learned in Level 2
- “Pop Corns” – rhythmically bouncing off the bottom while blowing bubbles and taking breaths
- Kick Glide
- Back Floats and Rollovers
- Diving for Rings
The Golden Barrel Level is one of our most challenging levels. It is the final level of “Survival School”. Swimmers learn to coordinate their arm and leg movements to form the base of their Freestyle stroke. We also teach them to propel themselves on their back for the first time – finning and kicking. At the time of graduation from Level 3, swimmers are able to fall into a pool and independently get themselves out. The entry requirements for the Golden Barrel Level are the Skills Learned for the Teddy Bear Cholla, Level 2.
Skills Learned in Level 3
- “Big Arms” Coordinated with Kickers
- “Fining and Kicking” on Back
- Independently Diving for Rings
- Jump In and Back float
STROKE TECHNIQUE LEVELS
In Level 4, Swimmers will begin swimming the long way in our pool (30 ft) as they learn to swim FREESTYLE, Elementary Backstroke, and tread water. Entry requirements for the Prickly Pear level are the Skills Learned in Level 3, Golden Barrel.
Skills Learned Level 4
- Freestyle in good form
- Tread Water for 1 minute
- Elementary Backstroke
In the Blue Agave Level, for the first time in our curriculum swimmers begin learning a stroke other than Freestyle. Just because swimmers are on their back and able to breath freely does not mean the BACKSTROKE is easy. Backstroke is one of the most challenging strokes to swim well over a distance. This is why we place great focus on proper technique – body rotation, head position and proper hand placement into the water on each stroke. Along with learning the Backstroke, swimmers will begin mild conditioning by practicing the strokes learned in prior levels. Entry requirements are the Skills Learned in Level 4, Prickly Pear.
Skills Learned in Level 5
- Backstroke in good form
- Flip Turns
- Tread water for 2 minutes
- Diving
In the Joshua Tree Level, students learn a very difficult stroke, the Breaststroke. They also learn how to do a proper breaststroke turn, improve their diving and tread for extended periods of time. It takes a coordination and determination to learn the rhythm of Breaststroke. Students will also improve their swimming stamina by swimming laps of the strokes learned in remedial levels. Entry requirements for Joshua Tree are the Passing Skills for Blue Agave, Level 5.
Skills Learned in Level 6
- Breaststroke in good form
- Breaststroke Turns
- Tread water for 3 minutes
- Diving
The final level of Stroke School is the Saguaro Level. In Level 7 swimmers learn the Butterfly and Sidestroke utilizing teaching equipment, demonstration, and hard work. For both strokes emphasis is placed on proper kick technique, body/head position, and rhythmic movement. Coaches will challenge swimmers in this advanced class by conditioning them in Freestyle, Backstroke and Butterfly, as well as Treading. When swimmers graduate from Saguaro Level they are ready for Swim Team!
- Butterfly
- Sidestroke
- Tread for 5 minutes
- Racing Dives
