McDaniel College 

Required Skills
Level 1
Minimum Age 4
Introductory Level
Swimmer should be new to swim lessons

Level 2
Prerequisite: Pass level 1
Skills required:

  • Bobs with breathing pattern
  • Assisted kicking Front and Back
  • Assisted floating Front and Back

Level 3
Prerequisite: Pass level 2
Skills required:

  • 5yds each:
    Kicking flutter with board
    Kicking flutter on back
  • Freestyle (crawl) 5yds.
  • Backstroke 5yds.

Level 4
Prerequisite: Pass level 3
Skills required:

  • 12.5 yds each:
    Kicking flutter with board
    Kicking flutter on back
    Freestyle with rotary breathing
    Backstroke

Level 5
Prerequisite: Pass level 4
Skills required:

  • 12.5 yds each:
    Kicking flutter with board
    Kicking flutter on back
    Freestyle with rotary breathing
    Backstroke
    Breaststroke kick with board
  • 5 minutes treading water

Swim School
Student must have completed a minimum of level 3.

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