Swimmer Categories
Are you a Cygnet, Grade 1 or Grade 2 Swimmer
Cygnet Class (These classes are held at Waverley School Only) Swimmers in this class are typically aged 4 -5 years old. • Good for swimmers age 4 - 5 years old who may be having their first experiences in the swimming pool without parents • Good for younger swimmers experiencing teacher led instruction/lesson expectations for the first time. Grade 1 Grade 1 is suitable for new swimmers or beginner swimmers with some confidence levels. • Good for any swimmers over age 5 who are at the start of their learning journey. • Good for new learners or those who are unable to travel a short distance (2 metres) on both front & back without using aids Grade 2 Grade 2 is suitable for swimmers who can travel 2-3 metres on both front & back without using aids • Good for swimmers who can confidently submerge. • Good for swimmers who can travel 5 metres on both front & back, holding a noodle • Good for swimmers who can float on both front & back without using aids • Good for swimmers who can travel 2-3 metres on both front & back without using aids.
Are you a Grade 3 or a Grade 4 Swimmer?
Grade 3 Grade 3 is suitable for swimmers who can consistently swim for 5 metres on both front & back without using aids. • Good for swimmers who can confidently push, glide & kick their legs on the front without using aids (face must be in the water) • Good for swimmers who can confidently push, glide & kick their legs on the back without using aids • Good for swimmers who can swim 5 metres on both front & back without using aids • Good for swimmers who can safely jump into shallow water without aids or assistance Grade 4 Grade 4 is suitable for swimmers who can consistently swim for 10 metres on both frontcrawl & backstroke without using aids. • Good for swimmers who can swim breaststroke for 5 metres without using aids • Good for swimmers who can comfortably submerge and retrieve an object • Good for swimmers who can tread water for 10 seconds keeping chin above the water throughout
Are you a Grade 5, Grade 6 or Grade 7 Swimmer?
Grade 5 Grade 5 is suitable for 15 metre swimmers who are confident swimming widths of the pool out of their depth. • Good for swimmers who can consistently swim 15m on both frontcrawl & backstroke across deep water showing reasonable style & technique • Good for swimmers who can swim 10m breaststroke • Good for swimmers who can tread water for 20 seconds keep chin above the water throughout Grade 6 Grade 6 is suitable for swimmers who can can consistently swim 25 metre on front & back + 20 metres breaststroke • Good for swimmers who can swim 25 metres frontcrawl consistently demonstrating side breathing • Good for swimmers who can swim 25 metres backstroke using alternating arms & legs & with a good body position • Good for swimmers who can swim 20 metres breaststroke demonstrating correct arm & leg action and reasonable timing of the stroke Grade 7 Grade 7 is suitable for swimmers who can proficiently swim 3 strokes over distances of 75m+ • Good for swimmers developing a 4th stroke • Good for swimmers building stamina while retaining correct stroke technique • Good for swimmers gaining lifesaving awareness • Good for learning correct starts, turns & finishes (water depth permitting)
Are you an Advanced level swimmer?
Advanced 1 & Advanced 2 Advanced level 1 classes are good for swimmers who can swim at least 3 strokes proficiently for a minimum of 200m Advanced level 2 classes are suitable for swimmers who are perfecting all 4 strokes over distances of 200m+ Advanced level classes are:- • Good for swimmers working towards Challenge Bronze, Challenge Silver, Challenge Gold & Honours awards • Good for swimmers aiming for longer distance achievements 400m + • Good for swimmers who wish to swim for exercise, fitness & fun
Are you an Adult swimmer?
Adult Swimmer