Swim School

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• Summer 2010 Lessons
• Swim School Guidelines
• Private Lessons Guidelines
  • Private Lesson Request Online Form

For questions, please contact Sheri Bloom at swimschool@sandshark.org. NOTE: Sending an e-mail is the best way to get a quick reply!

What we teach

Swimming properly is based on the four foundations of swimming, which are: Breathing, kicking, pulling water, and the timed coordination of these skills. These are taught so that a swimmer can properly support their body in the water, especially in emergency situations. Often if a student is taught incorrectly, this will lead to “thrashing,” which in most situations will not help the swimmer.

Coach Cooper has spent over twenty years developing this method of teaching based on these foundations. All instructors at the swim school have extensive swim backgrounds, which is more than most swim programs demand of their instructors.

Group Levels

Basic Beginner: This level is offered to children ages three and older who are not proficient in the water. Emphasis is on air exchange, feet first entry into the water, a forward stroke, and back floats.

Advance Beginner: This group is open to children who are able to move unaided in the water. They must be receptive to instructions and unafraid of the water. This group will work on breathing techniques and basic stroke techniques.

Intermediate: This group is open to children who have a comfortable breathing tempo and a strong kick. Swimmers are taught how to coordinate breathing and kicking with arms.

Sharkbites: A pre-competitive group. This program gives the swimmer hands on training with one of our qualified coaches. Sharkbites normally know how to swim but haven’t had formal training. They are taught the four competitive strokes and water safety.They also participate in local meets.

Please pay attention to the dates of the lessons. Some dates are not consecutive.

Private Lessons are also available.

Dates and Times: Dates and times are listed in the application.

Summer Swim League (SUMMER ONLY)

This program is for swimmers ages five and up who want to put their swimming skill to work. All swimmers are required to be able to swim an unaided frontstroke and a backstroke. Emphasis will be placed on stroke technique and learning the four competitive strokes, “Just for Fun” swim meets will be held on Tuesday evening with other summer league teams. There will also be a Summer League Championship Meet at the end of July. Find out what its like to be a Sandshark!

Click HERE for more information on the Summer Swim League.