Atlanta's Premier Swim School

We use the following system to describe levels of training and accomplishments. Parents are encouraged to remain in conversation with your assigned professional instructor, who will inform you when your child is ready for promotion. You are invited to contact ASA at any time for assistance in determining your child's level. For added instruction, we recommend private lessons to help your swimmer overcome any obstacles.

Schedules

The skills listed below are the skills taught in each level

TODDLER LEVEL | ADVANCED TODDLER | PRESCHOOLER | SCHOOLER | ADULT

TODDLER LEVEL 10 MONTHS - 3 YRS OLD	ADVANCED TODDLER 2 - 3 YRS OLD
SHRIMPS / 8:1 RATIO - 30 min. PARENT IN WATER WITH CHILD Kick & paddle movements Blow bubbles Hold on to the edge unassisted Float on back with assistance Swim unassisted with adjustable back floats Jump into water with assistance Required Swim Aides: Swim Diaper Recommended Swim Aides:** Adjustable Backfloat	GUPPIES / 4:1 RATIO - 30 min. BY INSTRUCTOR REFERRAL ONLY WITHOUT PARENT IN WATER WITH CHILD Kick & paddle movements Blow bubbles Hold on to the edge unassisted Float on back with assistance Swim unassisted with adjustable back floats Jump into water with assistance Required Swim Aides: Swim Diaper Recommended Swim Aides:** Adjustable Backfloat

PRESCHOOLER LEVELS ( 3 - 5 YRS OLD )
BARNACLES / 4:1 RATIO - 30 min. Use of 2 1/2 back floats or more Gets in without crying No longer feels scared when not holding instructor Parent can watch the entire class without the instructor having to ask parent to step out (this requires full cooperation) Kicking feet Paddle with hands Holding kickboard & swim unassisted while wearing an adjustable back float Put face in water to blow bubbles Recommended Swim Aides:** Adjustable Backfloat	SEAHORSES / 6:1 RATIO - 30 min. Use of 2 back floats or less Swim horizontally without adjustable back floats Put face in water for 5 seconds while holding edge Jump in pool without assistance Float on back with assistance Put face in while swimming with & without adjustable back floats Recommended Swim Aides:** Adjustable Backfloat
ANGELFISH / 6:1 RATIO - 30 min. No back floats used Swim horizontally 20 feet without back floats Float on back for 15 seconds Jump in shallow and deep end of pool unassisted Exchange air while swimming Kick on back for 20 feet Swim with face in water for 10 feet Recommended Swim Aides:** Goggles	OTTERS / 6:1 RATIO - 30 min. No back floats used Front crawl arms with rotary breathing; swim 40 feet Back crawl; swim 40 feet Kneeling & standing dives Swim underwater and touch bottom of 4 feet Tread water for 1 minute Beginning breaststroke Recommended Swim Aides:** Goggles, Fins

SCHOOL AGE LEVELS ( 6 - 12 YRS OLD )
FLOUNDERS / 6:1 RATIO - 30 min. ** With or without back floats Swim with face in water for 15 feet Tread water for 1 minute Basic freestyle Float on back Kick on back Jump in pool unassisted	TRIGGERFISH / 6:1 RATIO - 30 min. No back floats used Swim with face in water for 30 feet Advancing freestyle skills & distance Tread water for 2 minutes Beginning rotary breathing Proper back stroke arm technique Performance breathing for backstroke Beginning diving Recommended Swim Aides:** Goggles	SEA LIONS / 6:1 RATIO - 30 min. Freestyle with rotary breathing; lap swim Back crawl; lap swim Breaststroke arms & whip kick; lap swim Standing & spring dives Tread water for 3 minutes Swim underwater for 20 feet Advanced repetition & practice Recommended Swim Aides: Goggles
MANTA RAYS / 8:1 RATIO - 45 min. Swim front crawl 150 feet without stopping Beginning racing dive Tread water for 4 minutes Breath training for increased endurance Beginning flip turns Competitive stroke training for distance & performance Beginning butterfly Begin circle swimming Required Swim Aides: Goggles, Fins	DOLPHINS / 8:1 RATIO - 45 min. Freestyle endurance training Competitive stroke technique training Backstroke turns Butterfly strength building Performance dives & turns Racing starts all strokes Required Swim Aides: Goggles, Fins, Pull Buoy	REEF SHARKS / 8:1 RATIO - 45 min. Advanced breathing techniques Equalization techniques Underwater stroke analysis Distance swimming for competition Relay training Required Swim Aides: Goggles, Fins, Pull Buoy

ADULT CLASSES
BEGINNER ADULT 6:1 RATIO - 1 Hour Water acclimation Swim with face in water for 15 feet Breathing Skills Kicking in a horizontal body position Tread water for 1 minutes Basic Freestyle Float on Back Kick on back	INTERMEDIATE ADULT 6:1 RATIO - 1 Hour Improve stroke technique freestyle Learning new strokes: backstroke, breaststroke & butterfly Improve endurance Water entry diving Tread water for five minutes Swim under water for 20 feet Advanced repetition & practise
MASTERS SWIM 1 Hour Designed for tri-athletes of all experience levels and endurance swimmerse Technical swim instruction provided Membership and walk-in rates available Required Swim Aids: Goggles, Fins, Pull Buoy