• Preschool swimmers new to the Y must register for this level • No previous water experience required • Explore the aquatic environment and adjust to group situations • Use of an Instructional Flotation Device (IFD)
• Instructor recommendation only • Successful completion of Pike skills • Front paddle stroke with face comfortably in the water, blowing bubbles, • Back and side paddle strokes with IFD
• Instructor recommendation only, children do not wear IFD’s • Successful completion of Eel or Polliwog skills • Front/back float 10 sec. • 20 ft. each Back paddle stroke, front paddle stroke with face wet, blowing bubbles • 75 ft. endurance swim