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Advanced Strokes

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The Advanced Strokes Class combines swimmers of varying abilities who are proficient in all four strokes and have the endurance to swim 500 yards in a 30 minute class. Our stroke instructors individualize the class according to each swimmer’s level.  Swimmers are given instruction and then practice independently while their instructor evaluates and assesses their progress.

The Advanced Strokes Class can be broken down into 3 levels. The skills and drills practiced at each level are as follows:

Stroke 1

Any age

Goals:

  • 200 yards freestyle,
  • 100 yards backstroke with flip turn,
  • 100 yards breaststroke,
  • 25 yards butterfly.

Stroke 2

Any age

Goals:

  • Excellent 100 yards individual medley,
  • 50 yards butterfly,
  • Breaststroke turn,
  • Butterfly turn,
  • Underwater starts for all strokes.

Stroke 3

Any age

Goals:

  • Excellent 400 yards individual medley,
  • Excellent butterfly underwater start and turn,
  • Excellent breaststroke underwater start and turn,
  • Excellent freestyle underwater start and turn.