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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 swim lessons 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:

Fall Session 1 (5 Weeks)
September 9 – October 13, 2024
30 Minute Lessons/$100
Registration Opens Tuesday, September 3 at 9:00am

Fall Session 2 (5 Weeks)
October 21* – November 24, 2024
*Thursday Classes Start on October 17, No Lesson on October 31 Halloween
30 Minute Lessons/$100
Registration Opens Monday, October 14 at 9:00am

Winter Session 1 (3 Weeks)
December 2 – December 22, 2024
30 Minute Lessons/$60
Registration Opens Monday, November 25 at 9:00am

Winter Session 2 (5 Weeks)
January 6 – February 9, 2025
30 Minute Lessons/$100
Registration Opens Monday, December 30 at 9:00am

Spring Session 1 (5 Weeks)
February 24 – April 6, 2025
30 Minute Lessons/$100
Registration Opens Monday, February 17 at 9:00am

Spring Session 2 (5 Weeks)
April 21 – May 25, 2025
30 Minute Lessons/$100
Registration Opens Monday, April 14 at 9:00am

Times:

Choose a day and time:
Tuesday at 4:35 pm
Thursday at 4:35 pm
Saturday at 8:25 am

Price:

$100 / 5-wk session
$60 / 3-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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