SwimAmerica, Raleigh is run by Marie Schoening. 'Coach Marie' is a level two ASCA coach and a Certified Stroke Technician. SwimAmerica teaches with the most effective method known, using a progression developed by this nation's top swim coaches. Students advance at their own pace from water adaptation to very advanced swimming skills. Our goal is to teach your child to swim quickly, proficiently a
nd to learn to love swimming for health, safety, fun and fitness. ADVANCEMENT GOALS
Your child will progress at his/her own pace. Your child will 'graduate' to the next level, at any point in the lessons, as on the spot testing determines they are ready. Your child may be moved to another coach or the same one will start working on the next set of skills. Level 1 – Bubbles
Gradual Water adaptation
Blowing Bubbles
10 Relaxed Bobs
Level 2 – Floats and Glides
Front and Back Glide and Recover – 5 seconds
Level 3 – Streamline Kicking
Front and Back Kicking – 15 feet
Level 4 – Crawl Stroke
Side Glide Kick – 20 feet
Crawl Stroke – 20 feet no breathing
Level 5 – Freestyle
Crawl Stroke with Breathing – a minimum of 4 breaths
Level 6 – Backstroke
Swim Freestyle – 75 feet
Swim Backstroke – 30 feet
Tread Water – 1 minute
Level 7 – Breaststroke Kick
Swim Freestyle – 50 yards
Swim Backstroke – 25 yards
Kick Breaststroke – 20 feet
Level 8 – Butterfly, Breaststroke and Turns
Swim Freestyle – 100 yards using bi-lateral breathing
Swim Breaststroke – 25 yards
Swim Butterfly – 20 feet
Level 9 – Lifetime Strokes
Swim Freestyle – 200 yds using bi-lateral breathing for one continuous 50
Swim Butterfly – 25 yards
Swim Breaststroke – 50 yards
Swim Elementary Backstroke – 50 yards
Swim Sidestroke – 50 yards
Level 10 – Individual Medley
Swim 300 yards Freestyle
Swim 100 yards Backstroke
Swim 100 yards Individual Medley
