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Level 1 through 6
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Spring 2008
*Please be advised*
The American Red Cross has revamped their Learn to Swim program. Certain criteria for Levels 1-6 have changed. Please take time to review the new criteria before you register your child. If you have any questions please contact the pool office.
During the Fall 2007 session all classes meet once a week for 8 weeks. The Parent-tot and Pre-School classes are 30 mintues long and the Level 1 through 6 classes are 50 minutes long. Our Pre-School classes are limited to 8 students per class and the Level 1 through 6 classes are limited to 10 students per class. If your child is 7 years or older and has no swimming skills, register for Level 1 & 2.
Cost: Spring Session (8 classes) Harbor Springs School District Residents $40 Non-District Residents $70
A 10% discount is available when you register on Tuesday, March 18th.
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Beginner Skills
Intermediate Skills
Advanced Skills
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Beginner Skills
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Level 1 & 2 are taught together and are the introductory level for children 7 and older.
Level 1 & 2 is offered:
Tuesday afternoon
4:30-5:20 pm or Saturday morning 11:00-11:50 am
To be in Level 3, you must have passed Level 1 & 2 or be able to swim on your front and back for 5 yards, jump into chest deep water, and go completely underwater.
Level 3 is offered on:
Wednesday evening 6:35-7:20 pm or Thursday afternoon 4:30-5:20 pm or Saturday morning 9:00-9:50 am
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Documents/Forms:
Level 1 criteria
Level 2 criteria
Level 3 criteria
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Intermediate Skills
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Level 4 and 5 are intermediate levels geared towards stroke development and endurance.
To be placed in Level 4 you must have passed Level 3 or be able to swim on your front and back for 15 yards, jump into deep water, elementary backstroke kick for 15 yards, and perform a kneeling dive.
Level 4 is offered on:
Thursday afternoon 4:30-5:20 pm or 6:35-7:25 pm or Saturday morning 10:00-10:50 am
To be placed into Level 5 you must have passed Level 4 or be able to swim front and back crawl for 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 15 yards, breaststroke and sidestroke kick for 15 yards, and perform a standing dive.
Level 5 is offered on :
Tuesday afternoon
4:30-5:20 pm
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Documents/Forms:
Level 4 criteria
Level 5 criteria
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Advanced Skills
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Level 6 has experienced the biggest change. The American Red Cross eliminated Level 7 and placed those skills along with Level 6 into 4 seperate groups.
These groups are:
Level 6: Fitness Swimmer
Level 6: Personal Water Safety
Level 6: Lifeguard Readiness
Level 6: Fundamentals of Diving.
All four groups focus on the 4 competitive strokes and turns along with skills specific to each title. For a breakdown of each section criteria please click on the link below.
Level 6 is only offered on:
Saturday morning
11:00 - 11:50 am
The class topics are subject to change based on participants request.
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Documents/Forms:
Level 6 criteria - Fitness Swimmer
Level 6 criteria - Fundamentals of Diving
Level 6 criteria - Lifeguard Readiness
Level 6 criteria - Personal Water Safety
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