Oasis Swim School Levels
During each session, children will be assessed on their progress. Prior to the commencement of their next session, each child will receive a level assessment informing parents which level of the new session they will start in. Please be advised that this is only an indication and all competencies need to be considered when receiving the new swimming level - therefore please be aware that these may not always correlate.
The guide below is a summary of what children need to achieve to move onto the next level.
Infant classes
Introduce your little one to swimming in a bright and happy environment!
Our infant classes build water familiarisation and confidence though the use of songs and games with activities dependent on child’s development. These classes are beneficial for both children and parents/carers and give the opportunity to explore and feel confident around the water with their children.
Wonder 1
Class details:
- ½ hour lesson
- Program Pool
- 6 - 13 months approx.
- Class Ratio 1:8
- Parents/guardians in water with children
Wonder 2
Class details:
- ½ hour lesson
- Program Pool
- 12 - 36 months approx.
- Class Ratio 1:8
- Parents/guardians in water with children
Wonder 3
Wonder 3 is a transition level for children as it is the first level without having a parent or carer in water. The aim is for children to be comfortable in the water on their own.
Class details:
- ½ hour lesson
- Program Pool
- 2.5yrs - 4yrs approx.
- Class Ratio 1:8
Skills for completion:
- Able to hold breath with face fully submerged (approx. 5 seconds)
- With assistance back float with board for 10 seconds
- With a kick board demonstrate kicking action
- Submerge from instructor to edge in a superman position
- Superman float with board for 5 seconds
- Assisted back float through the water
- Initiate own submersion from standing position to wall
Beginner Classes (Program pool)
Build a strong foundation of water confidence and swimming skills with our Beginner Classes!
Designed for independent beginner swimmers, our Beginner Classes take place in our heated Program Pool in small groups. These classes are perfect for children embarking on their swimming journey, focusing on building water confidence and mastering basic swimming techniques.
Led by experienced instructors in a supportive environment, children will develop essential skills and feel at ease in the water.
Development 1 (D1)
Development 1 (D1) - ½ hour lesson - Program Pool (3yrs-5yrs)
Class Ratio 1:4
Skills
- Hold breath for approx. 10 seconds with face fully submerged
- Superman float for 10 seconds
- Back float for 10 seconds (may be assisted)
- Kick on front with kick board for 5 metres
- Kick on back with kick board for 5 metres
- With assistance, submerge in waist deep water and pick up an object from bottom of the pool.
Active 1
Active 1 - ½ hour lesson - Program Pool (5yrs-8yrs)
Class Ratio 1:4
Skills
- Demonstrate bubble, bubble, breath action.
- Streamline float for 3 metres and recover to secure position
- Back float and recover to secure position
- Front rocket and kick 5 metres unassisted
- Back kick for 5 metres
- 6 kicks change arms
- Demonstrate backstroke 6 kicks change arm land drill
- Submerge in waist depth water, pick up ring from bottom
- Complete an independent swim around
Development 2 (D2)
Development 2 (D2) - ½ hour lesson - Program Pool (5yrs-8yrs)
Class Ratio 1:4
Skills
- Demonstrate bubble, bubble, breath action in a streamlined position 5 metres
- Front float 5 seconds, roll into back float for 10 seconds, recover to side
- Staggered arm kicking on front for 7 metres
- Staggered arm kicking on back for 7 metres
- Swim 7m freestyle with correct technique
- 6 kicks change arm backstroke for 7 metres
- Swim through submerged obstacle
Active 2
Active 2 - ½ hour lesson - Program Pool (5yrs-9yrs)
Class Ratio 1:5
Skills
- Demonstrate treading water sculling action, supporting body in upright position.
- Demonstrate treading water leg action using flotation aid for support.
- Swim 10 metres freestyle with side breathing
- Swim 10 metres backstroke with correct body position
- Demonstrate breaststroke legs float with one slow kick
- Demonstrate breaststroke arms with pull buoy 5 metres
- Submerge and recover an object
- Demonstrate a crouch dive (may be assisted)
Intermediate Classes (25m Pool)
Take the plunge into the big pool with our Intermediate Classes!
Transitioning from the Program Pool, Intermediate Classes focus on integrating the skills they’ve have learned in our Beginner Classes into full swimming strokes.
In these classes, students will delve into bilateral breathing, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke skills, diving, and stroke correction techniques. As they progress, they'll also focus on building endurance, gradually working up to swimming distances of up to 25 meters.
Development 3 (D3)
Development 3 (D3) - ½ hour lesson - 25m Pool
Class Ratio 1:5
Skills
- Perform a slide in entry from deep water and exit from deep water
- Float on the front and back in deep water without instructor assistance
- Scull head first on their back
- Swim 15 metres freestyle with bilateral side breathing
- Swim 15 metres backstroke with continuous actions
- Breaststroke kick for 10 metres with correct technique
- Breaststroke arms for 10 metres with pull buoy
- Demonstrate standing dive from wet deck
Active 3
Active 3 - ½ hour lesson - 25m Pool
Class Ratio 1:6
Skills
- Demonstrate dive in from bulk head
- Demonstrate a forward somersault
- Skill head first on the back in a streamlined body position
- Swim 25 metres freestyle using correct technique
- Swim 25 metres backstroke using correct technique
- Swim 15 metres survival backstroke using correct technique
- Demonstrate 15 metres breaststroke using correct technique
Squad Classes
Active 4
Active 4 - 1 hour lesson - 25m Pool
Class Ratio 1:10
Skills
- Swim 50 metres freestyle with correct technique
- Swim 50 metres backstroke with correct technique
- Swim 25 metres survival backstroke with correct technique
- Swim 25 metres breaststroke with correct technique
- Demonstrate 2x kick, 1x pull butterfly 12.5 metres
- Demonstrate dive off blocks
Active 5
Active 5 - 1 hour lesson - 25m Pool
Class Ratio 1:10
Skills
- 100 metres freestyle without stopping and good technique
- 100 metres backstroke without stopping and good technique
- 50 metres breaststroke without stopping and good technique
- 25 metres butterfly without stopping and good technique
Active 6
Active 6 - 1 hour lesson - 25m Pool
Class Ratio 1:10
Skills
- 200 metres freestyle without stopping and good technique
- 200 metres backstroke without stopping and good technique
- 100 metres breaststroke without stopping and good technique
- 50 metres butterfly without stopping and good technique
Active 7
Active 7 - 1 hour lesson - 25m Pool
Class Ratio 1:10
Skills
- 400 metres freestyle without stopping and good technique
- 200 metres backstroke without stopping and good technique
- 200 metres breaststroke without stopping and good technique
- 50 metres butterfly without stopping and good technique
What should you bring to swimming lessons?
Wonder classes
Wonder 1, Wonder 2, Wonder 3:
- Aqua Nappy – disposable or reusable (disposable aqua nappies are available at reception for $3).
- Swimmers
- Towel
- For Infant classes bring a rash shirt or old shirt for the person who is getting in with the child.
Active Classes
Active D1 & 1, Active D2 & 2, Active D3 & 3:
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Hair-tie or cap if swimmer has long hair.
- Goggles - Practicing to swim without goggles is also important. We recommend that sometimes when your child is play swimming, they do not wear their goggles, so this helps them get used to swimming without them.
Squad Classes
Active 4, Active 5, Active 6 and Active 7:
- Swimmers
- Goggles
- Swimming cap for students with long hair (or make sure their hair is tied back out of their way). There are many benefits of your child wearing a swim cap including keeping hair out of eyes, creates less drag and improves mobility. Once you child is used to wearing a cap they will find it hard to swim without one.
- Towel
- Drink bottle
- Flippers
In the cooler months, don’t forget to bring warm clothes for your little swimmer to get changed into before leaving. If you have a late class a lot of families like to bring pj’s to get changed into before going home.
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