Learn to Swim Levels

Jun 06, 2023

GUPPY

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time.  Also must be able to follow all instructions

PERCH

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time.  Also must be able to follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

blow bubbles through mouth and nose

bob

thread water

open eyes under water to retrieve object

roll from front to back and back to front

back float

front and back glides

alternating arms on front and back

TROUT

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time.  Also must be able meet all Perch requirements and follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

Enter water by jumping in

fully submerge and hold breath

Front and back glides

Front and back floats

combined arms and legs on front and back

Change direction while swimming on back

recover to a float position

PIKE

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time.  Also must be able meet all Trout requirements and follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

Headfirst entry from side sitting or kneeling

rotary breathing

dolphin kicks on front

elementary backstroke

scissors kick

change direction on front

push off in streamline position

MUSKIE

Must be at least 5 years of age and able to separate from parents or guardians at lesson time.  Also must be able meet all Pike requirements and follow all instructions.

Must also be able to

Headfirst entry from stride position

swim under water

front crawl and backstroke open turns

front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, and learning breaststroke and butterfly

Tread water with 2 different kicks