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 |