Class Descriptions

Classes offered Fall through Winter (August - February)

Kinderswim (4 - 5yrs)
No experience necessary. Parent does not accompany child in the pool, but must be available for the child to go to bathroom.

Level 1-2 (6 yrs & up)
Introduction to water skills. Student learns to submerge head, float on front and back. Arm and leg movements are emphasized. Student learns to tread water.

Level 3-4 (6yrs & up)
Student begins to development competitive strokes. Skills build on those in level 1-2. Streamlining and kicking skills for all four competitive strokes is taught. Student gains experpience with kneeling and standing dives, treading and leveling off.

Level 5-6 (6yrs & up)
Student continues with endurance work with Freestyle and Backstroke using full length of 25 yard pool. Stroke development of Breast and Butterfly continues. Fins are used for strength and stroke development.. Students begin competitive diving from regulation starting blocks.

Developmental Swim Team (6 yrs & up)
Students work on all competitive strokes and turns. A pace clock and timed sets are introduced. This practice teaches students practice techniques used by swim teams.

Adult beginner (over 18 yrs):
The student will become adapted to water, will learn to float on front and back, will learn arm and leg movement. Treading water also taught.

Classes offered Summer (June-Aug)

Same as above plus:

Preschool (2-3yrs): One adult with child in pool. Swim diaper is required. Water adjustment and swim skills learned through songs and games.

Schmidt Swimming “Stars” Summer Team: Fun Summer Team that competes locally with other Summer Teams in the area. Practice is 1 hour, 5 days a week. Meets are Saturday Mornings and last about 4 hrs.