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SWIMMING PROGRAMS:

These programs can be repeated a few times before the swimmer is ready to move on.
Contact info@laneleader.co.za for a screening if you are unsure of the program or group. 

PRE LEARN TO STROKE (PRE)

learn basic water skills and strokes

Learn the basic water skills and initial stroke development. 

Term base program.

Lessons/week: 1 or 2 sessions

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Criteria for this program:

In Grade RR, Grade R & Grade 1 - Age 5+
Comfortable in the water & willing to submerge
Enter the pool & exit on their own
Deal with different water temperatures
Swim unassisted for 5m

If all criteria are met:

LEARN TO STROKE (LTS)

learn to swim basic strokes

Learn the basic of the 4 strokes.

Term base program.

Lessons/week: 1 or 2 sessions 

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Criteria for this program:

In Grade 1 and older
Comfortable in a deep pool where they cannot stand
Do a front and back float
Roll from back to front float and back again
Blow bubbles in water for 2sec and breath in for 1 sec - 10 times
Comfortably kick 25m with board on front and back

If all criteria are met:

INTERMEDIATE (INT)

learn the 4 strokes
Learn the 4 competitive strokes to the point where they can swim 25m of each with reasonable proficiency.

Term base program.

Lessons/week: 2 sessions

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Criteria for this program

Hold a glide position with & without a board
Swim 25m Freestyle - maintaining breath control & body position
Swim 25m Backstroke maintaining body position
Kick 10m of Dolphin
Exposure to Breaststroke kick

If all criteria are met:

SUPER INTERMEDIATE (SI)

learn to train
Where swimmers who can already swim 25m of each stroke, refine their technique. Learn the skills to swim within a training squad with the basic FINA rules and competition skills.

Term base program. 

Lessons/week: 2 sessions

SI swimmers who have completed the program twice will be invited to one extra Junior practice.

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Criteria for this program

Swim 25m of each stroke according to FINA rules
Do a half dive - streamline without bicycle legs
Understand chain formation and have been introduced to the clock
Glide off the wall with correct setup
Complete a summersault

If all criteria are met:

JUNIOR (JNR)

train to train
The Junior program runs year-round (42-44 weeks) and is designed for swimmers who can maintain technique while swimming multiple lengths. They focus on developing training, competition, and interval training skills, as well as goal setting and commitment. This level encourages athletes to take ownership of their swimming and prepares them for potential advancement to the Youth and Senior levels.

A commitment to the sport is essential for success at this stage.

Lessons/week: 4 sessions

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Criteria for this program

Swim 50m of each stroke with a start, turn and finish
Streamline push off with under water work
Racing start
Leave on the clock independently and swim in a chain
Introduced to medley and turns

If all criteria are met:

YOUTH (YTH)

train to compete
Focused on a year-round (42-44 weeks a year) competition program for swimmers practicing up to 6x per week

Emphasis is placed on both stroke technique and training. This program allows swimmers to participate in other sports besides their summer focus sport of swimming.

Ability level 8 x 100 free @ 1min 45

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Criteria for this program

Swimmers must be a minimum of 12 years who actively participate in club swimming competitions.

If all criteria are met:

Individual Instruction

Individual Instruction will be available by appointment via a separate booking and payment system.

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