Big Waves Program (6-12 years)
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This 10-level program is both fun and challenging and will help swimmers develop the five main swimming strokes and lifesaving kicks that support aquatic safety in, on, and around the water. This program is also designed to increase their fitness and endurance through enjoyable activities and self-rescue techniques.
- Class Length:
- 30 minutes
- Ratio:
- 4:1
- Adult Participation:
- No
- Age:
- 6-12 years
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Big Wave Level 1
What You’ll Learn
- The perfect level for new swimmers 6-12 years of age!
- Exploring glides on their front and back with help from wearable equipment
- Kicking their legs on their front and back while supported with wearable equipment
- Self-rescue skills
Prerequisites
- The perfect level for new swimmers 6-12 years of age
- No previous swimming experience necessary
Big Wave Level 2
What You’ll Learn
- Starting to learn front crawl arm movements (their first step toward real swimming!)
- Practicing rolling from front to back while kicking
- Independent self-rescue – an important water safety skill!
Prerequisites
- Glide on Front & Back with minimal assistance
- Kicking on Front & Back with minimal assistance (5 sec.)
- Standing Position, Jump in Pool, Roll to Back, Return to Wall, Climb Out with assistance
Big Wave Level 3
What You’ll Learn
- Practicing early front crawl strokes
- Introduction to back crawl skills and body position
- Jumping into the pool and treading water for 20 seconds
Prerequisites
- Basic front crawl with assistance
- Basic Back Crawl (10 kicks 1 arm)
- Jump In, Pickup Ring, Return to Wall on back, Climb Out
Big Wave Level 4
What You’ll Learn
- Introduction to Front Crawl (25m) with supportive coaching
- Practicing Back Crawl (15m) with growing confidence
- Treading Water (1 minute) while building strength and balance
Prerequisites
- Basic Front Crawl (10m)
- Basic Back Crawl (5 kicks, 1 arm for 10m)
- Jump In, Tread Water (20sec), Swim to Wall, Climb Out
Big Wave Level 5
What You’ll Learn
- Front Crawl with rhythmic breathing (15m)
- Treading Water (2 minutes) with improving control
- Swimming 50 metres continuously to build endurance
Prerequisites
- Basic Front Crawl (25m)
- Back Crawl (with continuous arms for 15m)
- Tread Water 1 minute
Big Wave Level 6
What You’ll Learn
- Practicing Front Crawl, Back Crawl & Elementary Backstroke (25m) with guidance
- Swimming 100 metres continuously with steady pacing
- Treading Water (3 minutes) while staying calm and balanced
Prerequisites
- Continuously Swim 50m
- Front Crawl (with Rhythmic breathing for 15m) & Back Crawl (with shoulder roll for 20m)
- Tread Water 2 minutes
Big Wave Level 7
What You’ll Learn
- Practicing Bilateral Breathing for Front Crawl, Back Crawl & Elementary Backstroke (50m)
- Swimming 200 metres continuously with steady pacing
- Front Roll Entry and introduction to eggbeater (treading)
Prerequisites
- Continuously Swim 100m
- Swim Front Crawl, Back Crawl &
- Elementary Backstroke (25m)
- Tread Water 3 minutes
Big Wave Level 8
What You’ll Learn
- Practicing Front Crawl, Back Crawl & Elementary Backstroke (50–75m)
- Introduction to Breaststroke (25m)
- Swimming 300 metres continuously while building stamina
- Practicing foot-first surface dives to grow underwater confidence
Prerequisites
- Continuously Swim 200m
- Swim Front Crawl (with bi-lateral breathing), Back Crawl & Elementary
- Backstroke (50m)
- Whip Kick on Front 25m
- Eggbeater Swim 25m
Big Wave Level 9
What You’ll Learn
- Swimming 400 metres continuously with determination
- Stationary Eggbeater Treading (1 minute) while building vertical balance
- Practicing Foot-first and head-first surface dives with comfort and control
- Practicing 75 metres of Front Crawl, Back Crawl & Elementary Backstroke with support if needed
Prerequisites
- Continuously Swim 300m
- Swim Front Crawl (with bi-lateral breathing) & Back Crawl (75m)
- Breaststroke (25m)
- Eggbeater Swim 50m
Big Wave Level 10
What You’ll Learn
- Swimming 500 metres continuously with confidence
- Stationary Eggbeater Treading (3 minutes) building strength and stability
- Practicing 100 metres of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke & Elementary Backstroke with control
- Practicing head-first and foot-first surface dives with underwater swim and ring retrieval
Prerequisites
- Continuously Swim 400m
- Swim Front Crawl (with bi-lateral breathing & bent-arm pull), Back Crawl (with bent-arm pull) & Elementary Backstroke (75m)
- Breaststroke (50m)
- Stationary Eggbeater 1 minute
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