Welcome to LOSC Pre-Swim Team! Our program is designed for children ages 3 to 8 who are not yet ready to join the team, but want to learn the basics of freestyle and backstroke. We offer several levels with small group sizes and wonderful instructors to ensure that each swimmer has a positive experience learning how to swim.
Registration is currently closed. We are only able to hold lessons during the summer months due to pool space and time. If you would like to be placed on our distribution list to be notified when registration opens next summer, please email [email protected].
If you are interested in swim team, please visit our how to join page HERE.
REGISTRATION is completed online via the Swim Lessons tab. Payments will be collected through our online portal prior to to the first day of class. Current LOSC swim team members can be billed through their Team Unify accounts.
Pre-Swim Team questions can be sent directly to [email protected]. Registrations will be reviewed in the order they are received, and your spot is not confirmed until full payment is received.
To ensure effective and safe lessons, groups will be selected based on age, ability, and availability. We reserve the right to cancel or modify groups, move swimmers to appropriate levels, or to change time or instructors at any time, though we work hard to minimize modifications. Classes can not be pro-rated, and no refunds will be offered once the session starts. A refund, minus a nonrefundable $20 registration fee, will be offered for any classes canceled prior to the first day of class.
LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS
Levels 1-3 are developed for our 8 & under swimmers, and the descriptions are listed below. If your swimmer has previously participated in LOSC PST, please provide the level they are currently, we will review all placements. Proper placement ensures the best experience for your swimmer and the greatest success for everyone.
Level 1:
This is our entry level group for swimmers who are adventurous but still need assistance and a watchful eye to ensure safety and fun. Swimmers may be nervous or hesitant about doing things in the pool, but are excited to get into the water and are willing to get their face wet. We will be focusing on water comfort, safety and making sure that everyone goes at their own pace to ensure that they enjoy being in the water and begin a lifelong love of playing in the water safely.
Level 2:
This group continues to reinforce good water safety habits and foundational techniques for all four strokes but primarily focuses on freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers should be comfortable in the water and very adventurous. Before entering level 2, swimmers should have the following skills and abilities:
-float on stomach and float on back
-kicking with assistance
-comfort swimming very short distances on their own
Level 3:
In this group swimmers will continue to work on improving their arm, leg, breathing co-ordination with freestyle and backstroke. They will also be working on putting together arm and leg motions for breaststroke and butterfly, though no previous knowledge of these strokes is required. This level is perfect for swimmers working towards transitioning to the Novice swim team group but need to continue to develop their endurance and skills. Before entering level 3, swimmers should have the following skills and abilities:
-successfully complete all skills and abilities from level 1 and level 2
-foundational side breathing in freestyle
-swim half a length of the pool (12.5 yards) with little assistance
Looking forward to seeing you in the pool!!!
*P.S. You don't need to be a current LOSC member to join LOSC Pre-Swim Team! Please feel free to forward this information to anyone you know that might be interested, and thank you! Also, you are welcome to sign up for more than one session!
Please email [email protected] to be added to a waitlist or to be contacted when we launch our next session. See you soon!
