MTSSC Groups

Group

Starting Ability

Aim

Maximum Numbers

Number and Length of Lessons

Learn to Swim 1

Non swimmers

To swim widths on front and back

12

2 x 45 minutes

Learn to Swim 2

Non swimmers

To swim widths on front and back

12

2 x 45 minutes

Intermediate 1

Can swim widths on front and back

Learn basics of FC, BK and BR with controlled breathing and correct arm recovery

12

2 x 45 minutes

Intermediate 2

Can swim widths on front and back

Learn basics of FC, BK and BR with controlled breathing and correct arm recovery

12

2 x 45 minutes

Group 1

Able to demonstrate basics of FC, BK and BR. Controlled breathing and correct arm recovery over 25m.

Develop correct technique of BK. S-shape arm pull and continue to develop FC. Introduction to competitive starts. Swimming lengths

2 lanes / 22 swimmers

1 x 1hr + 1.5hrs

Group 2

Goo d technique at FC and BK over 50m.

Develop FC and BK. Competitive starts off blocks. Emphasis on developing technically good breaststroke.

2 lanes / 22 swimmers

1 x 1hr + 1.5hrs

Group 3

To have correct and legal BR leg kick

Develop three strokes until technically correct and develop butterfly and turns

2 lanes / 22 swimmers

2 x 1.5hrs +

1 x 1.25 hrs

Group 4

Emphasis on good technique and ASA law on all four strokes, competitive starts and turns

2 lanes / 22 swimmers

2 x 1.5hrs +

1 x 1.25 hrs

Squad

Stamina conditioning and preparation for competitive swimming

2 x 2hrs +

1 x 1.5 hrs