Stage 4 - Reinforce Breathing
Push and glide from the wall to the pool floor. 10 metres front crawl, backstroke turning to the side to breathe, breaststroke and butterfly legs, attempting arms for 10 metres. Head first sculling and feet first sculling action for 5 metres in a horizontal position. Perform a sequence of floating positions. Introduction to lane discipline.
Stage 5 - Building Timing on all strokes
Swim a competent front crawl, backstroke for 10 metre switch rhythmic breathing and breaststroke and butterfly arm for 10 metres continuing with technical improvement. Perform a somersault and handstand. Performing a sculling action for 10 metres whilst horizontal on back and a 10 metre feet first scull. Tread water for 30 seconds.
Improvers - 16 years+
This level will give swimmers the confidence to swim up to 400 metres independantly. They will improve on technique and build on stamina.