Our Stroke Development level focuses on performing Freestyle and Backstroke independently so that your child can swim proficiently.  Coordinating all of the pieces for these strokes in an effective way is the primary focus of this level.  We break down each component of the stroke so that your child can learn one piece at a time. Proper rhythmic breathing, arm and leg coordination, streamlining, and effective flutter kick are repeated in every lesson until your child masters them. The instructors work closely in and out of the water with each child as they practice each skill.

Coordination, focus, and motor planning are major factors that make you successful at this level.  Conditioning the body and creating proper muscle memory is the key to a lifetime of proper swimming technique.  At Swim Tank we are concerned with stroke integrity before speed.  When you swim with proper form you are able to increase endurance and speed.

Safety skills are a recurring theme and are practiced at every level.

These are the badges your child will earn in this level

Seal Level
Student must be able to consistently demonstrate the following skills
Must attain Narwhal safety badge
20 to 25 yards (60-75 feet / 1 length of pool) of freestyle Strong, independent rhythmic breathing pattern No “digging” or double pulling Correct body rotation Consistent flutter kicking
20 to 25 yards (60-75 feet or 1 length of pool) of backstroke Surface flutter kick with correct body and arm movements

Stingray Level
Student must be able to consistently demonstrate the following skills
40 to 50 yards (2 lengths of pool) of freestyle Rhythmic breathing pattern with no rotation stalling No “digging” or double pulling Correct body rotation Consistent flutter kicking
40 to 50 yards (2 lengths of pool) of backstroke Surface flutter kick Correct arm rotation with palms facing out for water entry & pull
20 to 25 yards (1 length of pool) of elementary backstroke

Frog Level
Student must be able to consistently demonstrate the following skills
40 to 50 yards (2 lengths of pool) of freestyle Rhythmic breathing pattern with no rotation stallingNo “digging” or double pulling Correct body rotation Consistent flutter kicking
40 to 50 yards (2 lengths of pool) of backstroke Surface flutter kick Correct arm rotation with palms facing out for water entry & pull
20 to 25 yards (1 length of pool) of breaststroke kick

Dolphin Level
Student must be able to consistently demonstrate the following skills
80 to 100 yards (4 lengths of pool) of freestyle Must now have correct racing arms
80 to 100 yards (4 lengths of pool) of backstroke Must now have correct racing arms
40 to 50 yards (2 lengths of pool) of breaststroke kick Kick must be correct and strong
20 to 25 yards (1 length of pool) of butterfly kick Kick does not have to be perfect, just the concept