Levels 3-4, Intermediate Station
About the Class
At this station, one can learn freestyle and backstroke techniques. The Crew level will first introduce the concepts of each skill and offer exercises to develop the muscles and practice technique, while the Engineer level emphasizes on perfecting and completing these proficiencies. These classes are available for ages 2 - 12, as long as the prospective student already has (at the very least) the basic swimming capabilities outlined on the website under the Beginner Station. A free evaluation may be needed to join this class. LEVEL 3 - CREW Blowing bubbles from nose Ready positions (front and back) Streamline kicking Streamline kicking on back Back shoulder exercise Streamline and roll over independently Beginning freestyle arms Beginning freestyle arms with back breath LEVEL 4 - ENGINEER Side breathing exercises Back kick exercises Freestyle completion (high elbows, low fingertips) Streamline with alternate breathing Freestyle with alternate breathing Backstroke exercises Completed backstroke technique
Special Instructions
Lessons are located at the Clubhouse Pool. An evaluation may be required to participate in this class. Read more about prerequisites here. Payment: After enrollment is complete, please purchase Swim Passes for each reserved swim class in the Online Store, which is located in the menu bar. Please note: if no passes are purchased within 24 hours of the enrollment, the class reservation may be cancelled. Attendance: Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation notice. Please see the signed waiver on your profile or view the policy on the Swim Express Website for further details. Inclement Weather: If you have questions about inclement weather the day of the swim class, please contact your swim coach directly. They are keeping an eye on the weather daily, and will usually inform you of a weather cancellation within 30 minutes of the scheduled swim class.Please see Reminder Email for the coach’s contact information.