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Competitive Stroke and Turn Development 1

  • Ages: 5-18
  • Member Price: 8-day Swim Lessons $45, 5-day Swim Lessons $40
  • Non-Member Price: 8-day Swim Lessons $114, 5-day Swim Lessons $100

This class is designed to develop and improve the four competitive strokes: Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle, as well as competitive starts and turns. Designed for a wide range of swimming abilities, all swimmers will benefit from individual instruction and small class sizes.

Prerequisites:

  • Proper demonstration of Freestyle and Backstroke, streamline/glide
  • Some knowledge of Butterfly and Breaststroke.
  • Ability to jump from starting blocks/deck and swim 50 Freestyle and 50 Backstroke continuously

Tips & Preparation

  • Arrive early; allow at least 10 minutes prior to class start times to change into swimming attire and to stow away items in the locker room.
  • Use the restroom and shower with soap before entering the pool.

Attire and What to Bring

  • Come to class dressed and ready for the pool.
  • Clothes, street shoes and other personal items can be stored in the locker rooms; bring your own lock and leave your valuables at home.
  • Family appropriate, clean swimsuit and swim attire is required.
  • Sandals or flip-flops are permitted in the pool area; No street shoes permitted.
  • Towel, goggles if desired. Masks and snorkels are not allowed.

summer classes start 6/7

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