The River Bourne Club

Course Criteria

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 1

These are the competencies that your child will gain confidence in on our Stage 1 Course.

S1-1 Enter the water safely
S1-2 Move forwards for a distance of 5 metres
S1-3 Move backwards for a distance of 5 metres
S1-4 Scoop the water and wash face
S1-5 Be at ease with water showered from overhead
S1-6 Move into a stretched floating position using aids, equipment or support
S1-7 Regain an upright position from on the back, with support
S1-8 Regain an upright position from on the front with support
S1-9 Push and glide in a horizontal position to or from a wall
S1-10 Demonstrate an understanding of pool rules
S1-11 Exit the water safely
S1-12 Be at ease to fully submerge

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 2

S2-1 Jump in from poolside safely
S2-2 Blow bubbles a minimum of three times rhythmically with nose and mouth submerged
S2-3 Regain upright position from the back without support
S2-4 Regain an upright position from the front without support
S2-5 Push from wall and glide on the back
S2-6 Push from wall and glide on the front
S2-7 Travel on the back for 5 metres, aids or equipment may be used
S2-8 Travel on the front for 5 metres, aids or equipment may be used
S2-9 Perform a rotation from the front to the back to gain an upright position
S2-10 Perform a rotation from the back to the front to gain an upright position
S2-11 Jump in from poolside safely
S2-12 Pick-up object from pool floor

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 3

S3-1 Jump in from poolside and submerge (min depth 0.9m)
S3-2 Sink, push away from wall on side and maintain a streamlined position
S3-3 Push and glide on the front with arms extended and log roll onto the back
S3-4 Push and glide on the back with arms extended and log roll onto the front
S3-5 Travel on the front, tuck to rotate around the horizontal axis to return on the back.
S3-6 Fully submerge to pick up an object from pool floor
S3-7 Answer correctly three questions on the Water Safety Messages
S3-8 Travel 10 metres basic backstroke
S3-9 Travel 10 metres basic front crawl

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 4

S4-1 Demonstrate an understanding of buoyancy
S4-2 Perform a tuck float for 5 seconds
S4-3 Push and glide from the wall to the pool floor
S4-4 Kick 25 metres backstroke (one item of equipment optional)
S4-5 Kick 25 metres front crawl (one item of equipment optional)
S4-6 Kick 10 metres butterfly on the front or on the back
S4-7 Kick 10 metres breaststroke on the back (equipment optional)
S4-8 Kick 10 metres breaststroke on the front (equipment optional)
S4-9 Perform on the back a head first sculling action for 5 metres in a horizontal position
S4-10 Travel on back and roll in one continuous movement onto front
S4-11 Travel on front and roll in one continuous movement onto back
S4-12 Swim 25 metres backstroke
S4-13 Swim 12.5m front crawl

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 5

S5-1 Perform feet first scull on the back for 15m
S5-2 Perform a feet first sculling action for 25 metres whilst horizontal on the back
S5-3 Tread water for 30 seconds
S5-4 Swim 50 metres backstroke (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)
S5-5 Swim 25 metres front crawl face in the water (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)
S5-6 Swim 15 metres breaststroke (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)
S5-7 Swim 15 metres butterfly (refer to the ASA expected stroke standards sheet)
S5-8 Perform a forward somersault, tucked, in the water
S5-9 Demonstrate an action for getting help
S5-10 Sink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into backstroke
S5-11 Sink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into front crawl
S5-12 Glide/kick front crawl, sink, push off on side from the wall, glide, kick and rotate into front crawl

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 6

S6-1 Demonstrate an understanding of preparation for exercise
S6-2 Swim 10 metres wearing clothes
S6-3 Swim 50m front crawl to include at least six rhythmical breaths
S6-4 Swim 10 metres wearing clothes
S6-5 Swim 50m front crawl to include at least six rhythmical breaths
S6-6 Swim 25m breaststroke to include at least six rhythmical breaths
S6-7 Swim 25m butterfly to include at least three rhythmical breaths
S6-8 Swim 100 metres backstroke
S6-9 Perform a "shout and signal" rescue
S6-10 Perform a surface dive
S6-11 Exit the water without using steps

 

 

Learn to Swim Stage 7

S7-1 Swim 200 metres backstroke
S7-2 Swim 200 metres front crawl
S7-3 Swim 200 metres breaststroke
S7-4 Swim 50 metres butterfly
S7-5 Perform a sitting dive
S7-6 Swim 100 metres individual medley
S7-7 Swim 400 metres, using a minimum of three different strokes
S7-8 Tread water using eggbeater action for 30 seconds
S7-9 Complete an obstacle course (using minimum of four objects) with feet off the pool floor throughout

Covid-19 Safety

We're fully compliant with stay safe guidelines

The peace-of-mind and safety of our members is a cornerstone of our operational principles. In order to ensure we are guarding members against Covid-19 risks, we have implemented the following measures, as we continue to work with UK Active, The Fitness Industry's Governing Body.

Socially distanced gym and studio set up
Dedicated cleaning sessions
Bookable sessions and the NHS COVID-19 app in use
Eco-friendly sanitising foggers in use
Controlled capacity
Equipment cleaned before and after use
Maintain social distancing
Masks worn in communal areas of the Club

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The River Bourne
Heriot Road
Chertsey
KT16 9DR

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