Prerequisites:  

●     Two lengths (50 yards) continuous Freestyle with side breathing to both sides, using shoulder and hip technique and completing a freestyle flip turn

●     One length (25 yards) continuous Backstroke, using shoulder and hip roll motion with head back

●     One length (25 yards) continuous Breaststroke, demonstrating consistently effective rhythm

●     One length (25 yards) continuous Butterfly

●     Demonstrate an open turn with basic understanding of key

●     Streamline off the wall, underwater to the flags (5 yards) on front and back, and then level off to the surface, executing dolphin kicks while underwater and a basic breakout at the surface

Goals: 

●     If attending swim meets, earn a time in each of the following events: 25 Freestyle, 25 Backstroke, 25 Breaststroke, 25 Butterfly

●     Refine technique in all four strokes, progressing toward competition-legal strokes 

●     Learn basic fundamentals in starts, turns, and finishes

●     Earn dive/start certification for forward and backstroke starts

American Development Model Guide:

●     ADM Competence Level 1

●     ADM Character Level 1

●     ADM Confidence Level 1

●     ADM Connection Level 1

Expectations:  

●     Attend 50-60% of practices monthly

●     Swim meets are optional but encouraged throughout the year