Novice Program Structure

 

Kachemak Swim Club (KSC) offers a range of swim levels, all working toward a common goal of excellence and success in the water.
 
Our Novice Program provides a progressive swim program for swimmers ages 4–12 in the Homer area. Whether your child is just beginning or working toward joining our competitive team, our program is designed to support swimmers of all abilities as they grow in skill and confidence.
 
For more information or to inquire about registration, please email [email protected].
 
 

Alevin: Learn to Swim (ages 4-12)

Just as the Alevin is the first stage of a salmon’s life cycle, this group is the start for swimmers in the KSC Novice Program. Swimmers in this group fall into the following categories:

  • Swimmer is between 4 and 12 years of age.
  • Swimmer is unable to swim independently on the front 10 yards.
  • Swimmers is unable to float independently on the back 10 seconds.

Fry: Advance Learn to Swim (ages 4-12)

The second stage of a salmon’s life cycle is the Fry stage, and the second stop for swimmers in the KSC Novice Program. Swimmers in this group will need to have completed the Alevin class or fall into the following categories:

  • Swimmer is between 4 and 12 years of age.
  • Swimmer CAN swim independently on the front 10 yards.
  • Swimmer CAN float independently on the back 10 seconds.

Parr: Freestyle and Backstroke (ages 5-12)

The third stage of a salmon’s life cycle is the Parr stage, and the third stop for swimmers in the KSC Novice Program. Swimmers in this group will need to have completed the Fry class or fall into the following categories:

  • Swimmer is between 5 and 12 years of age.
  • Swimmer CAN swim independently on the front with over water recovery and rhythmic breathing for 12 yards.
  • Swimmer CAN kick on back independently 12 yards.