Treasure Valley Family YMCA

Stage 4 Stroke Introduction

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Dates: September 3, 2024 - December 19, 2024
Ages: 3 years - 5 years

Overview

Stroke Introduction – Stage 4

Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in from crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke.

Prerequisites: CAN swim 10-15 yards on his or her front and back but CANNOT swim 15 yards of front and back crawl.

The ratio for this class is typically 6 swimmers to 1 instructor.

Swimming Skills Developed:

Endurance, any stroke or combination of strokes, 25 yd
Front crawl, rotary breathing, 15 yd
Back crawl, 15 yd
Diving, sitting
Resting stroke, elementary backstroke, 15 yd
Tread water, scissor & whip kick, 1 min
Breaststroke, kick, 15 yd
Butterfly, kick, 15 yd

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