Irish Aquatics Swim Lessons and Stroke Development Program
Session I - Swimming Now through December 21, 2024
Session II - Registration Opens to New Swimmers on December 10, 2024
Session II Swimming Begins on January 11th, 2025
Welcome to Irish Aquatics’ Swim Lessons Program! We have secured the best, most experienced swim instruction team in Michiana to teach your child how to swim and prepare those who are interested for a successful future on swim team! Our excited instructor team heralds from the 10 and U Coaching Staff of Irish Aquatics, the YMCA, the Kroc Center, Beacon Health and our own high-performing Senior swimmers. This team is looking forward to meeting you!
We will offer three 10-12 week small-group and private lesson Sessions annually for children 6 months and older. Our program follows a competition Swim School curriculum based on nationally-recognized water safety standards and USA-Swimming stroke building models. This teaching curriculum is proven to transition youth swimmers from their very first swim lesson to a successful start on a team!
Our instructors provide weekly progress communication to parents and track swimmers’ skill developments for individualized planning and progression. We use positive reinforcement, report cards, and graduation certificates to place an emphasis on engaged participation, effort, and accomplishment!
Our next session will begin on January 11, 2025 and will offer both small-group and private lessons, as well as once weekly or twice weekly class options. Registration Opens to new Swimmers on December 10.
Reach out today with any questions regarding placement after reading about our levels below. In-water and by-phone evaluations can be offered if needed!
Email us today: [email protected] and REGISTER HERE if you’re ready to sign up!
Our Offerings:
| Level |
Details |
Requirements |
Primary Objectives |
| Parent Tot |
Ten 30 min swims offered in Session II; see NO SWIM days. |
9-35 month Tot + an Adult in the water, dedicated to close supervision and willingness to lead child through fun, high-energy class |
Trained instructor will teach adults how to teach their child age-appropriate learn-to-swim and vital water safety techniques, through song, play, repetition and toddler-friendly teaching toys! |
| Level 1 |
10-12 30 min swims offered in Session II. Max swimmer / instructor ratio: 5:1. **Meets once weekly with some built in meet and holidays off. |
3-6 years; Potty-trained; Willing to separate from parent and follow directions in a group setting. This level is for our first-time swimmers! |
Get Wet and Go Under! Introduce Lifelong Water Safety Concepts; Acclimate to Water; Tolerate Water on Face to Submerging independently; Tolerate Instructor Holds to Supported Front & Back Floats and Glides; Introduce Little Fast Flutter Kick; Establish Safe Wall Skills and Willing Feet-first Jumps to a Catch |
| Level 2 |
10-12 35 min swims offered in Session I. Max swimmer / instructor ratio: 5:1. **Meets once weekly with some built in meet and holidays off. |
4-7 years; Can catch a full breath & submerge/explore. Can jump independently & feet-first into deep water to an instructor catch! This level is for our swimmers with good breath control who are ready to develop proper surface body positions and propulsion! |
Get on Top! Reinforce Lifelong Water Safety Concepts and Enforce before/during class; Progress From Supported Front and Back Floats to Independent Attain and Hold in Proper, Relaxed Body Positions; Progress From Supported Front & Back Glides to Independent in Proper, Long, Tight Body Positions; Establish Little Fast Flutter Kick with & without Support; Achieve Independent Deep Water Safety Skills. |
| Level 3 |
10-24 35 min swims offered in Session I. Max swimmer / instructor ratio: 5:1. **Meets once (or twice) weekly with some built in meet and holidays off. |
4-8 years; Can attain and hold proper front and back float positions on surface, and can achieve front and back glides in proper outstretched positions before adding steady flutter kick to both. Can jump unassisted into deep water, surface, and return to wall! This water-safe group is ready to learn all things streamline, basic side-breathing and backstroke as well as an intro to breast and fly kicks! |
Get Moving! Reinforce Lifelong Water Safety Concepts and Enforce before/during class; Streamline Positions and Flutter Kick Strengthening and Development; Includes Side-breathing introduction; Introduces Foundational Freestyle and Backstroke Drills and also Breast and Fly kicks. Foundational levels of USA Swimming Racing Start Progressions developed. |
| Pre-Team |
10 or 20 40 min swims offered in Session I. Max swimmer / instructor ratio: 6:1. **Meets once or twice weekly with some built in meet and Holidays off. |
5-9 years or 10-14 years; Understands "names" of skills and vocabulary used though Level 3. Can complete a comfortable, proficient 12.5 yds of front Catch-Up drill with steady kick and understands timing of side-breathing. Can demonstrate a proficient 12.5 yds of Back 6 Kick Switch drill. Has been introduced to streamline positions, breast and fly kicks. Is very comfortable in deep water! This group is growing their endurance and building all four strokes and wall skills! |
NEXT STOP Swim Team! Build Endurance and a Four Stroke Foundation for a Successful Launch to Early Swim Team. Body Positions, Legal Kicks, Breathing Timing and Vocabulary established. Introduced to and Excited for Competition. Wall Skills Down and Flip Turn Ready!! |
**No make-ups or switching classes is allowed. Our program thrives on small-groups of swimmers building a trusting bond with their assigned instructor.
**Drop period: first two weeks of session only.
Annual Swimmer Registration Fee: $70 due now, non-refundable, pay only once annually
Program Fee: Once weekly Saturdays (10 swims offered): $200
Once weekly Weeknights (10 swims offered): $200
Twice weekly Weeknights (20 swims offered): $400
Private Lesson Session (10 lessons): $500
**Program Fees can be paid in full at the time of registration with a 5% discount, or can be split over three equal payments on Dec 15, Jan 15 and Feb 15.
REGISTER TODAY!
***LOCATION OF 1/25 and 2/22 LESSONS TO BE ANNOUNCED***
