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The Hocken Family
Swim Academy

Swimmer Levels

The Hocken Family Swim Academy divides swimmers into five primary levels. On each end, we offer a level for any swimmers that do not quite fit into levels 1-5, generally for when they are too young for level 1 or have advanced beyond the standard technique development in level 5.

Each swim level is detailed below, including class color size and length and finally guidelines for graduation.

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Orange - 3 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 30 MINUTE Parent + Toddler GROUP LESSONS

Level 0 - Water Acclimation

Safe entry and safe exit
Water acclimation - no fear
Practice streamline position
Introduction to back float
Introduction to breathing

PURPLE - 3 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 15 MINUTE PRIVATE lessons or 30 MINUTE GROUP LESSONS

Level 1 - Water Acclimation

No fear entering the water.
Float for 2-5 seconds on their back.
Jump in independently.

Teal - 3 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 30 minute private lessons or 30 minute group lessons

Level 2 - Water Acclimation

Push off from the wall and float for 20 seconds.
Jump in and float for 20 seconds.
Elementary backstroke for 10 strokes.
Roll over from wall and float for 20 seconds.

Pink - 3 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 30 minute private lessons or 30 minute group lessons

Level 3 - Stroke Introduction

Backstroke 15 yards.
Freestyle 15 yards.
Demonstrate side breath.
Swim roll to safety

Green - 4 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 30 minute private lessons or 30 minute group lessons

Level 4 - Swim Technique

Dolphin kicks 15 yards.
Breaststroke 15 yards.
Freestyle & Backstroke 30 yards.
Tread for 1 minute.

Blue - 4 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 30 minute private lessons or 30 minute group lessons

Level 5 - Technique Mastery

Butterfly 15 yards.
Breaststroke 30 yards.
Freestyle & Backstroke 45 yards.
Flip turns.

Beyond - 4 SWIMMERS MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE - 30 minute private lessons or 30 minute group lessons

Level 6 - Technique Mastery

Create individual goals personalized to each swimmer