What are the swimming levels in Canada?
What are the swimming levels in Canada?
Program Structure
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Starfish | 4-12 months Parented, progression based on age |
| Duck | 12-24 months Parented, progression based on age |
| Sea Turtle | 24-36 months Parented/unparented, progression based on age |
| Sea Otter | 3-5 years Unparented, progression based on the successful completion of all performance criteria |
What comes after level 10 in Red Cross swimming?
Red Cross Instructor Development program – Completion of level 10 is the prerequisite for the Red Cross Instructor Development program. Swimmers who are at least 15 years old can train to become an Instructor to teach youth and adults how to swim, stay safe, and survive in the water.
What are the different swimming levels?
Level 1: Beginner (Average ages 2.5 years to 5 years)
What is the highest level in swimming?
Swim Levels
- Level 1 – Exploring the Water.
- Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
- Level 3 – Stroke Development.
- Level 4 – Stroke Improvement.
- Level 5 – Stroke Refinement.
- Level 6 – Stroke Perfection and Swimming Proficiency.
What is a Level 6 swimmer?
Level 6 – Swimming & Skill Proficiency – Age: 11+ Swimmers should already be able to: swim front and back crawl 50 yds, elementary backstroke 25 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, butterfly 25 yards, sidestroke 10 yards, tread water for 3 minutes, and dive.
Is Level 7 swimming good?
A child who has passed stage 7 can swim well. Their strokes are well developed. At that point it’s necessary to ask the child what they want to do.
How many levels are there in learning swimming?
The programme centres on three stages: Young Swimmers (Foundation; 12 months to 4 years), Learn to Swim (FUNdamentals; 4 years to 8 years) and Club Swimmers (Aquatic Skills; approx 8 years and older).