FIND YOUR LEVEL

The right start.
A confident next step.

New to the Academy? Start with the skills your swimmer can already demonstrate, and we’ll help with the rest.

CHOOSE BY SKILLS

Level names can differ.
The skills tell the story.

Moving from another swim school? A level number alone may not mean the same thing. Read the full entry criteria or ask our team for help choosing.

School-age pathway: characters and starting points
Level & characterStarting point at a glanceFull requirements
Level 1OctopusNo previous swimming ability is needed.All entry skills for Level 1
Level 2TurtleFor swimmers already floating independently and swimming 5 metres of front crawl and back crawl.All entry skills for Level 2
Level 3SealFor swimmers already swimming 10 metres of front crawl and back crawl, with developing independent water skills.All entry skills for Level 3
Level 4LobsterFor swimmers already swimming 15 metres of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke, alongside other water skills.All entry skills for Level 4
Level 5Hammerhead sharkFor swimmers already swimming 25 metres of front crawl and back crawl with correct technique, plus further stroke and safety skills.All entry skills for Level 5
Club ReadySharkFor swimmers already swimming 50 metres of front crawl, back crawl and breaststroke, and 15 metres of butterfly, with the required technique.All entry skills for Club Ready

These summaries do not cover every entry skill. Open the full requirements before choosing a class; our team can help if you’re unsure.

LET’S GET STARTED

Ready for your next splash?

Find a pool, choose a lesson and take the next step.