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Why Swim
America?
"The only lesson that can save your
child’s life!"
SwimAmerica is a learn-to-swim program that focuses on teaching
water safety skills, as well as, proper swimming technique.
The
answer is
quality.
*Quality Program: SwimAmerica is the only
learn-to-swim program endorsed by the American Swimming Coaches
Association (ASCA).
The program itself was
developed by ASCA and is continually refined and updated by a panel
of expert coaches.
*Quality Instruction: All SwimAmerica and MCAT-SVA
coaches are fully trained and certified by
ASCA.
*Quality Results: Children learn how to
REALLY swim. No more doggie paddle.
SwimAmerica defines a swimmer as someone who can continuously swim
300yds of freestyle.
No one is ever drown-proof, but the ability to swim 300yds
demonstrates a proficiency in the water that can and has saved
lives. Proficiency
leads to achievement, self-confidence, and the enjoyment of
life. SwimAmerica
teaches the skills necessary for a lifetime of SAFETY, FUN, and
FITNESS in the water!
Swim America Stations
The
program is taught in 10 stations. Every student progresses at
his/her own rate, independent from other students?
development.
Stations 1 and 2
In
these stations, children become comfortable in the water, learn
proper breathing, as well as, floating and gliding on their front
and back,
Stations 3 and 4
In
these stations, children learn to properly kick on their front and
back, and roll over from front to back without support. These skills are the foundations
for proper swimming technique and water safety. They will also begin to learn the
front crawl, or freestyle, stroke.
Stations 5 and 6
In
these stations, children continue to develop their freestyle,
progressing from swimming 20ft. without breathing to 50yds
breathing to each side. Children also learn backstroke
and treading water, as well as other technique drills and water
safety skills.
Stations 7, 8, 9, and 10
Once a
child has graduated from Station 6 and is able to swim 50yds
freestyle and 25yds backstroke, he or she is ready to join the
Novice Group of the Monterey County Aquatic Team-Salinas Valley
Aquatics (MCAT-SVA).
Stations 7-10 are taught as part of this group. Children learn butterfly and
breaststroke, build endurance in freestyle and backstroke, and
learn starts and turns used in competitive
swimming.
After
completing Station 10, swimmers will be well-prepared to join the
MCAT-SVA Age Group swim team.
Please
contact our office to schedule a lesson or tryout, 1-866-411-MCAT
(6228). Or visit us at
the pool: Hartnell College Pool 156 Homestead
Road
Salinas, CA 93901
Lesson
and Team Tryouts: M-F
5:00-6:00
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