Turtles Swimming Lessons
This class is conducted with its emphasis on developing freestyle and backstroke technique. The freestyle turn is introduced, as are the backstroke and freestyle race start.
Classes run: Monday to Friday 9.00am-12.30pm
Monday to Friday 3.30pm-6.30pm
Saturday 8.00am-2.00pm
Outcomes
- Develop appropriate kicking and breathing action in both freestyle and backstroke
- Develop correct hand, head and hip position in both freestyle and backstroke
- Drills working towards good swimming technique, with particular focus on breathing position, and kicking action.
- Complete at least 30m of freestyle using bi-lateral (3stroke) breathing, a dive and tumble turn
- Complete at least 30m of backstroke with continuous arm movement and using a race start
- Consolidate and further water safety skills
Progression
Children are recommended for an assessment by their instructor when they competently complete the following skills:
- 30m Freestyle with good technique and using bi-lateral (3 stroke) breathing
- 30m Backstroke with good technique
- Freestyle tumble turn
- Freestyle and backstroke race starts
The next level of class is known as Frogs
Other information
Each lesson runs for 30 minutes
Cost per class is $14
There is a maximum of 5 children per class
Bring a swimming costume, goggles and towel.
Check our cancellation and missed lesson policy for what to do if you’re unable to attend a class