Reaching 25 metres in freestyle and backstroke and settling side breathing.
At the green-cap level the child is independent in the water; our goal is to cover the length of the pool, 25 metres, in freestyle and backstroke without stopping and with correct technique. Lessons at this level take place entirely in the 25-metre pool, across two lanes.
In weeks 6 and 12 each swimmer’s 25-metre freestyle is filmed from the end of the lane and sent to the parent with a short technical note. Videos are shared only with the parent and never used on social media.
A swimmer who swims 25 metres of freestyle and 25 metres of backstroke without pausing and can do 10 metres of breaststroke kick with a board moves up to the blue cap.
Breathing, floating and safe entry through play in the teaching pool, for ages 4-5.
Ages 6-12: floating and kicking basics for children who are comfortable in water but cannot swim yet.
Learning breaststroke, an introduction to flip turns and building endurance.
