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Swim Level Age Progression Chart

 

Age Swim Level  Distance Swim Swim Strokes Deep End Skills
1.5 - 2.75 yrs Toddler 3-2-1 Swim Pak Reach & Pull Slip & Swim
2.75 - 3.5 yrs Parent & Tot 3-2-1 Swim Pak Reach & Pull Slip & Swim & Jumps
3 - 5 yrs Level 1 5m Reach & Pull Slip & Swim & Jumps
4 - 6 yrs Level 2 10m Reach & Pull Jump & Swim
5 - 7 yrs Level 3 15m Front Crawl Sitting Dive & Treading
6 - 8 yrs Level 4 25m Front & Back Crawl Kneeling Dive & Treading
7 - 9 yrs Level 5 50m Front & Back Crawl & Whip Kick Standing Dive & Treading
8 - 9 yrs Level 6 75m Front, Back & Elementary Back Crawl Standing Dive & Treading
8 - 10 yrs Level 7 150m Front, Back, Elementary & Breast Stroke Standing Dive & Egg Beater
8 - 10 yrs Level 8 300m Front, Back, Elementary, Breast & Side Stroke Kick Deep, Shallow Dives & Egg Beater
9 - 11 yrs Level 9 400m Front, Back, Elementary, Breast & Side Stroke Surface Dives & Travelling Egg Beater
10 - 12 yrs Level 10 500m Front, Back, Elementary, Breast & Side Stroke Travelling Egg Beater Legs Only
9 - 12 yrs Racing Club (lvl 9+) 25m & 50m timed heats Front, Back Crawl & Breast Stroke Racing Dives & Flip Turns
11 - 12 yrs Bronze Star      
12 - 13 yrs Bronze Medallion      
12 - 13 yrs Bronze Cross      
14 yrs+ National Lifeguard