Improvers

Swimmers in our Improvers groups swim 1 to 3 times per week, with sessions in 17m and 25m pools. The sessions are in formal lanes in deep water and continue to focus heavily on technique for all strokes. New competitive skill elements are introduced at each of the 3 progressive levels, along with an invite to our Novice Galas for those in Improvers 2 and 3.

Swimmers transition to formal lanes and learn the principles of lane etiquette.

In addition to continuing the progression of correct leg and arm action and breathing for Front Crawl, Backstroke and Breaststroke, they develop butterfly arms and breathing skills to accompany the dolphin leg action achieved in Beginners 3.

Competitive skills in underwater phases for each stroke and Swim England-compliant finishes are introduced.

Improvers One swims once per week for 40 minutes and is open to swimmers who have completed Swim England Stage 5 and are aged 5 to 6.

Swimmers work predominantly on their leg kick and technique to develop a strong body position and balance over all four strokes.

Competitive skills for starts, turns, and finishes are expanded, including the introduction of basic diving skills.

At this stage, we introduce them to the world of competitive swimming, where they are invited to participate in 25-metre events at our termly Novice Gala.

Improvers Two swims twice weekly, with each session lasting 60 minutes, and is open to swimmers who have completed Swim England Stage 6 and are aged 6 to 7 years old.

Level Three

The focus at this stage is finessing all stroke skills, underwater phases, turns, and finishes and ensuring swimmers consistently maintain their streamlined body position. 

Swimmers progress from performing basic dives to completing the Swim England Preliminary Competitive Start Award.

Swimmers attend the termly Novice Gala, competing in 25 and 50m events.

Improvers Three swims three times per week, each session lasting 60 minutes (total of 3 hours per week). The group is open to swimmers who have completed Swim England Stage 7 and are aged 7 to 8.

Swimmers in Improvers require a kick board, and a drink for every session. Swimmers without a drink will not be allowed to train.