Shendy's Swim School: Program List
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All students at Shendy's are evaluated on the first day of classes to ensure they have been placed in the right level / class.  Please remember to bring past report cards or certifications with you at the start of each session.  This is optional for returning swimmers only.

Red Cross Swim Pre-School (Scroll down for individual level information)
The Red Cross Swim Preschool program is where customers will see the most significant change
in our Swimming and Water Safety programs.

This seven-level stand-alone program allows swimmers to enter various levels based on age and
ability. Kids will enjoy the animal themes and mascots, which have been added to enhance learning
and fun. Lesson plans that use the mascot and animal themes will be available to help Instructors
run dynamic classes for this age group.

The first two levels focus on water orientation and safety for parents and their children.
Levels 3-7 build swimming skills and age-specific Water Safety.
The upper levels are geared to the advanced preschooler who is too young for the next program, but
who has developed swimming skills beyond most preschool programs.

-courtesy of RedCross.ca

Salamander
Requirements:
 

Red Cross Swim Preschool – Salamander Level

Swimming

Fitness Activities

Skills and Water Safety
  • Open eyes under water (attempted)
  • Rhythmic breathing 3 times

Floats:

  • Front float and recovery, 3 sec.
  • Back float and recovery, 3 sec.
  • Roll over float, 6 sec. (assisted)

Glides:

  • Front glide 3 sec.
  • Front glide with kick, 5 sec. (assisted)
  • Back glide, 3 sec. (assisted)
  • Back glide with kick, 5 sec. (assisted)
  • Roll-over glide with kick, 6 sec. (assisted)

Swims: front swim, 2 m (assisted)

Water activities:

  • Play and songs
  • Kick on front using buoyant aid, 2 m

Distance swim: 2 m
  • Facility orientation and active supervision
  •  “Stop! Look! Ask!” (find the adult)
  • Jump into chest deep water
  • PFD and Me (assisted)
  • Buoyant objects
  • Surface support (assisted) 5 seconds