2023-2024 MANTA SWIM SCHOOL

‘LEARN TO COMPETITIVE SWIM’ PROGRAM

THE SWIMMER

Ideal age for Manta Swim School entrance: 6-8 years.  Entry level spaces are limited.

Swimmers 6-11 years of age may join the Manta Swim School at discretion of Swim School Coordinator.

Swimmers 6-11 years of age will need to swim 25m on their front, 25m on their back, flutter kick for 25m with a board, all unassisted.  They must jump or dive into the deep end of the pool unassisted and be comfortable doing so. Be comfortable swimming in the cooler of the pools.

All swimmers must have their swim skills assessed by the Swim School Coordinator.

THE PROGRAM

Two 45-minute sessions per week

All instructors are NCCP 101 trained or have taken the Swim Alberta Community Coaching Course. (15 years of age or older)

Swimmers will focus on all aspects of competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Learn how to do flip turns and dives from the blocks. Our goal as coaches is to prepare swimmers for entry into the competitive side of the Manta Swim Cub. Teach them the love of the sport.

THE EXPECTATION

Attendance to all Manta Swim School sessions is strongly encouraged for optimal learning opportunities.

Swimmers will follow the rules and treat all instructors and teammates with respect.