Above The Surface...Beneath The Waves - scuba diving & sailing

One of the most important life skills a child can have!

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Swimming is a skill that everyone should have, apart from the obvious life saving need, it improves health and psycholgical well being. It is also great fun!

Being able to swim opens up the door to a vast amount of other sports. Imagine all the water based sports we couldn't do without being able to swim.

Our classes are:

Tuesday Evenings with Garry

Thursday Evenings with Esther

Friday Evenings with Fiona

Sunday Mornings with Garry

Our courses are based on the ASA Learn to Swim curriculum.

Childrens Swimming Lessons

Ducklings	ASA Level 1	ASA Level 2	Water Skills 1	ASA Level 3	Water Skills 2	ASA Level 4	Water Skills 3	ASA Level 5+	Teachers
At the end of the Ducklings scheme your child will be able to: Show the sequence to jump in the water, turn round, swim back to the point of entry and hold the rail or side. Submerge completely and blow bubbles under the water. Push and glide achieving a distance of 2 metres on the front or back. Float on the front or back and regain standing/vertical position. Swim 5 metres on the front or back using an over water arm recovery. Exit safely showing correct use of the ladder or steps. To pass this level your child must be able to: Move forwards for a distance of 5 metres Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres Scoop the water and wash face Be at ease with water showered from overhead Move into a stretched floating position using aids, equipment or support Regain and upright position from on the back with support Regain an upright position from on the front with support Push and glide in a horizontal position to or from a wall Take part in a teacher led partner orientated game Demonstrate an understanding of pool rules Exit the water safely To pass this level your child must be able to do the following with or without aids, equipment or support: Jump in from poolside safely Blow bubbles a minimum 3 times rhythmically with nose and mouth submerged Regain an upright position from the back without support Regain an upright position from the front without support Push from wall and glide on the back Push from wall and glide on the front Travel on the back for 5 metres, aids or equipment may be used Travel on the front for 5 metres, aids or equipment may be used Perform a rotation from the front to the back to gain an upright position Perform a rotation from the back to the front to gain an upright position The jump from Level 2 to Level 3 is a big step. Children must be able to swim without arm bands. To ease the transition we have introduced the first of the ASA's Water Skills assesments. To pass this level your child must be able to: To enter shallow water from the poolside in a safe manner, (assistance may be provided. This may be via the steps or from the poolside). To move across the pool with the water surface no lower than shoulder level. To submerge the face in water and blow bubbles for 3 seconds. To push and glide from the poolside or bottom on the front, and change to a resting or standing position. To push and glide from the poolside or bottom on the back, and change to a resting or standing position. To travel on the back a minimum distance of 5 metres. To travel on the front a minimum distance of 5 metres. To rotate from the back to the front position and gain a resting or standing position. To propel a floating object (e.g. A ball), for 3 metres by any method. Demonstrate a horizontal or vertical stationary floating position for 10 seconds. To pass this level your child, without support, must be able to: Jump in from poolside and submerge Sink, push away from wall on side and maintain a streamlined position. Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front Travel on the front, tuck to rotate around the horizontal axis to return on the back Fully submerge to pick up an object Travel 10 metres on the back Travel 10 metres on the front Time for another confidence and skills builder, ready for the next big level. Remember, the higher levels often take a little more time to complete. We can give you an update at any time. This grade incorporates skills designed to encourage watermanship, confidence, versatility, skills and endurance. To complete this level your child must be able to: To enter shallow water from a standing or sitting position, without the use of steps. To submerge the head completely and blow out under water for a minimum of 3 seconds. To hold a tucked floating position for a minimum of 5 seconds. (This may be on the front or back with the face submerged or kept out of the water). To swim one width on the front using a crawl-type front paddle propulsive action. To swim one width on the back using a crawl-type leg action. To swim one width on the front or back using a breaststroke type action. To swim one width full stroke on the front or back with arm recovery over the water. To demonstrate a horizontal or vertical floating position for 20 seconds. To demonstrate a 360° turn or roll from a horizontal or vertical position without making contact with the pool bottom. To swim two widths without pausing, using any stroke or strokes. To pass this level your child must be able to complete, without aids, the following: Perform a tuck float for 5 seconds Perform a sequence of changing shapes (min. of 3) whilst floating at the surface Push and glide from the wall to the pool floor Kick 10 metres Backstroke (one item of equipment optional) Kick 10 metres Front Crawl (one item of equipment optional) Kick 10 metres Breaststroke on the front (equipment optional) Perform on the back a head first sculling action for 5 metres in a horizontal position Travel on back and roll in one continuous movement onto front Travel on front and roll in one continuous movement onto back Swim 10 metres, choice of stroke is optional In this grade the phrase "Good Style" implies that the stroke is easily recognisable as one of the four major competitive strokes but does not necessarily fully comply with ASA law. This group of skills tests the pupil's ability:- To jump into water of a least full reach depth. To swim four widths without a pause using any stroke or strokes. To submerge in shallow water and retrieve an object from the pool bottom using both hands. To tread water out of standing depth using arms and/or legs for 20 seconds. To swim two widths on the front demonstrating good technique. To swim two widths on the back demonstrating good technique. To swim a minimum of 10 metres showing three changes of direction without touching the side or bottom of the pool. To scull head first for 5 metres. To swim through a hoop submerged in water of should depth. To swim continuously for 1 minute using two different strokes with good style. To achieve this level your child must be able to complete the following: Perform a horizontal stationary scull on the back Perform a feet first sculling action for 5 metres whilst horizontal on the back Perform a sculling sequence with a partner for 30-45 seconds to include a rotation Tread water for 30 seconds Perform 3 difference shaped jumps into deep water Swim 10 metres Back Stroke Swim 10 metres Front Crawl face in the water Swim 10 metres Breaststroke Perform a handstand and hold for a minimum of 3 seconds Perform a forward somersault, tucked in the water. Garry :: Esther :: Fiona :: Krystle Click on a teacher's name above to read about them. Name: Admin Forum Rank: Administrator Hi, I'm the staff member who founded this forum. Another paragraph here. Name: Jordan Forum Rank: Moderator Hi, I'm a moderator on this forum. Another paragraph here.