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Level 4 – Components of Front Crawl

5-13 years

Prerequisites: Front glide streamline kicking 15′ and back glide streamline kicking 15′

Level 4 we teach the essential parts of the crawl stroke: how to hold the head for side breathing, how the hand enters the water, how the arm recovers with a high elbow. We begin the process of putting these components together in preparation for swimming in the competition pool for extended distances. Level 4 swimmers focus on:

Hand lead side kicking with roll-in-breathing

Crawl arm stroke and intro to rotary breathing

Intro to 6 beat back kick w/axis rotation

Forward and backward somersaults

Intro to treading various styles

Advancement: tread water 20 seconds

Advancement: dolphin kick 25′

Advancement: hand lead crawl stroke with rotary breathing 25′

Dates & Pricing

Dates:

Five 6-week sessions throughout the school year!

Fall Session 1
Sept 11 – Oct 22
Fall Session 2
Oct 30 – Dec 17 • Registration opens Tuesday 10/24 @ 7:00pm
(No lessons M-Sun Thanksgiving Week)
Winter Session 1
Jan 2 – Feb 12 • Registration Opens Tuesday 12/19 @ 7:00pm
Winter Session 2
Feb 26 – April 7 Registration Opens Tuesday 2/13 @ 7:00pm
Spring Session
April 15 – May 26 Registration Opens Tuesday 4/9 @ 7:00pm

Times:

Pick one
Tuesdays: 4:35 – 5:05pm
Thursdays: 4:35 – 5:05pm
Saturdays: 8:25 – 8:55 (TBD)
Sundays: 9:00 – 9:30

Price:

$117 / 6-wk session

for both Member/Non-Member

Not a member? Find out more!

For more information, contact Kanako Wyman

Where do I check-in for lessons?

Please check in at the Welcome Desk.
Let the Welcome Desk know if you are new to UVAC and they can direct you down the hall to our locker rooms!
All of our locker rooms also exit onto the deck of the Warm Water Pool where our lessons are conducted!

What should I bring for swim lessons?

Please bring:

Towels
Desired Toiletries
REQUIRED Swim Diaper
- Reusable swim diapers are allowed
- We also have disposable swim diapers available at the Welcome Desk for $3
- Please don’t take swim diapers off on the pool deck, but rather wait to be in the locker rooms or front hall bathroom, Thank you!

Can we stay and swim after our lesson?

Unfortunately, extended swimming is not yet available for weekend lessons

Can both parents participate in Parent & Me Lessons?

Space permitting both parents may participate in the class!

Anything else we should know about swim lessons at UVAC?

If you’ve never been here before, when you go back into the locker rooms after being in the warm water… it will feel chillier… but if you bring your towels on deck with you, that will help!
Please review our current Swim Lesson Protocols (Link to protocols page).

Private Swim Lessons

We offer private and semi-private 1/2 hour swim lessons for children and adults of all abilities. They are a great solution for individuals who have a fear of the water or just need extra attention to advance their swimming skills.

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