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Blaauwklippen Aquatics CLUB
Division 4
Blaauwklippen Aquatics CLUB
Swimming for the sake of Swimming
We want to maintain the level of skill the toddlers have mastered up to this point.
Division 4 is about swimming for the sake of swimming. Children play at swimming like they play at walking.
Toddlers who have graduated to a level of swimming ability, from which they cannot progress, because of developmental limitations (because of their age), stay in division 4 until they are physically ready to perform the movements required for style swimming. This is usually not before the age of 4 -5 years.
Obstacle courses, games, slides and diving sticks keep them exploring and practising every skill they have mastered so far.
When a toddler graduates from the Blaauwklippen Aquatics Learn to Swim Program, he/she can jump in, swim 8 meters with breathing, roll onto his/her back, swim 4 meters on his/her back, and climb out. He/She can do this completely independently, comfortably and consistently.
Divison 4 Lessons
No parent in the pool
- Lessons are only conducted in groups. Children learn best by copying each other and competing in groups.
- Division 4 Swimmers are grouped according to their level of competence with a maximum of 6 swimmers per group.
- All lessons are 30 minutes.
- A minimum of two 30-minute lessons a week is recommended.
Health benefits
- Provides structure
- Stimulates positive emotions
- Boosts confidence
- Builds stamina, strength and flexibility
- Improved appetite and healthy weight
- Lower stress, higher spirit and better brain
- Improved sleeping patterns
- Healthier heart
- Lower risk of diabetes
- Improved asthma symptoms
Style & Technique Training