Swimmer 4
Ages 7+. Build endurance and work toward the Canadian Swim to Survive Standard.
Lifesaving Society progression.
Personal instruction from Ilios.
Skills in Swimmer 4
Focused practice, with individual attention to your swimmer’s skills and pace.
- Standing dive into deep water
- Front and back crawl for 25 m each
- Whip kick and breaststroke arms drill for 15 m
- Roll entry, tread 1 minute and swim 50 m
What’s Included
These are the skills covered in the Lifesaving Society program for Swimmer 4, delivered through Ilios’ private 1:1 lesson experience.
Entries and exits
- Standing dive into deep water.
Surface support
- Tread water for 1 minute.
Underwater skills
- Swim underwater for 5 m.
Swim to Survive® skills
- Canadian Swim to Survive Standard: roll entry into deep water, tread for 1 minute and swim 50 m.
Movement and swimming
- Whip kick on the front for 15 m.
- Breaststroke arms drill for 15 m.
- Front crawl and back crawl for 25 m each.
Fitness
- Interval training: 4 × 25 m front or back crawl with 20-second rests.
- Sprint front crawl for 25 m.
Water Smart® education
- Swim with a Buddy; Wear a Lifejacket; Check the Ice; Swim to Survive.
Ready for Their Next Step?
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