JAX Swim School
Goals for Lesson Levels 101 - 401
JAX Swim School group lessons are for beginners who are already comfortable in a pool setting and can learn with other swimmers. There is no minimum age requirement, but children must be potty-trained. We offer several levels, from learning to swim to preparing for the team.
Each skill most be reached before moving up to the next level class. If you are not sure what level your child should start with, please contact us 731-300-1695 or [email protected] to set up a time for a coach evaluation.
| JAX 101 GOALS |
| Skill |
Key Points |
| Pool safety basics |
Entering & exiting; Safe on platform/wall; Following directions |
| Blowing bubbles |
Submerges mouth, nose, eyes |
| Float on front |
May be assisted; Face in water; Relaxed |
| Float on back |
May be assisted; Ears, shoulders, feet in water; Relaxed |
| Kicking on front |
May be assisted; No running legs; No flying feet |
| Kicking on back |
May be assisted; No lifting knees; Feet at/under surface |
| Jumping |
May be assisted; May request to not go under |
| Enjoyment |
Not afraid of lessons; Trusts instructor; Gaining confidence |
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| JAX 201 GOALS |
| Skill |
Key Points |
| Float on front |
Unassisted; Relaxed; Face submerged |
| Float on back |
Unassisted; Relaxed; Ears, shoulders, feet submerged |
| Bobbing |
Fully submerging; Bubbles, air exchange |
| Glide on front |
Rocket Ship position, face can be out, body lengthened, can be assisted |
| Glide on back |
Ears, shoulders, feet in water; Beginner streamline, can be assisted |
| Rolling |
May be asssisted; Front to back; Back to front |
| Kicking (front & back) |
Unassisted, may use kickboard; Proper flutter kick |
| Underwater arm strokes (front) |
Simultaneous arms; Alternating arms |
| Underwater arm strokes (back) |
Simultaneous arms; Survival backstroke |
| Jumping |
Unassisted; Completely submerge |
| Swim 5 yards or more |
Unassisted; Any method |
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| JAX 301 GOALS |
| Skill |
Key Points |
| Glide on front |
Face in, looking at bottom; Beginner streamline |
| Glide on back |
Ears, shoulders, feet in water Beginner streamline |
| Rolling |
Front to back & Back to front; Bubbles and breathing |
| Swim 15 yards + |
Uanassisted; Freestyle and/or backstroke |
| Intro to side breathing |
Rolling to breathe; Keep ear in water |
| Intro to breaststroke |
Simultaneous, symmetrical arms and legs (can separate) |
| Intro to butterfly |
Undulation; Legs together |
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| JAX 401 GOALS |
| Skill |
Key Points |
| Streamline on front |
Underwater; Hand over hand; Locked elbows behind head |
| Streamline on back |
Hand over hand; Locked elbows behind head |
| Swim freestyle |
Unassisted, 25 yards or more |
| Swim backstroke |
Unassisted, 25 yards or more |
| Breathe to the side |
Beginner level rotary breathing for freestyle; Intro to breathing pattern |
| Basic breaststroke skills |
Symmetrical legs, not scissors; Arm pattern (11-Y-Eat-Reach) |
| Basic butterfly skills |
Undulation; Legs together; Arm pull pattern (not recovery) |
| Introduction to diving (deep end) |
Seated dive; Kneeling dive |
JAX Shark School
Bridge from Lessons to the Team (AVAILABLE AUGUST - MAY)
JAX Shark School is for swimmers who no longer need basic lessons and are ready to prepare for the team. In each 45-minute practice, swimmers will work on building the skills, stamina, and knowledge needed for Bronze - the entry level of our competitive team.
Swimmers must already be able to complete at least 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke unassisted, with the coach on the pool deck.
Registration will be limited to a maximum of five (5)
swimmers per coach. Minimum of 3 swimmers.
*Participation is at the discretion of the Head Coach.
**If you are not currently enrolled in our lessons program,
please contact us
731-300-1695
or
[email protected]
to set up a time for a coach evaluation.
