Learn to Swim
Learn-to-Swim lessons consist of 8 classes that are 30 minutes long and run from Monday through Thursday for a two week period. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Registration closes three business days before each session is to begin. To register, call Hastings Water Works Program Coordinator, Bob Pennington, at (440) 832-7700 or fill out the form below. Bob will answer any questions you have and he will help place your child in the appropriate Learn-to-Swim level. Upon registering for Learn-to-Swim, each participant must fill out a registration form/parent waiver form, and pay for the class through cash, check, or credit card.
Skills Taught
(Explanation of Names and Levels)
| LEVEL |
SKILLS TAUGHT |
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Tadpole
(Level 1)
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Buoyancy and breath control/Unsupported floating and kicking on front and back/Introduction to front crawl stroke/Water Safety. |
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Frog
(Level 2)
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Introduction to rhythmic breathing/Combined stroke on front and back 5 yards/Turning over front to back, back to front/Water Safety. |
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Otter
(Level 3)
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Elementary backstroke 10 yards/Jumping into deep water with lifejacket/Diving from side of pool/Treading water/Water Safety/Front & back crawl 10 yards. |
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Alligator
(Level 4)
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Deep-water bobbing/Dives from side of pool from stride and standing position/Sidestroke 25 yards/Breaststroke kick 25 yards/Turns at the wall/Water Safety/Sculling. |
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Sea Lion
(Level 5)
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Alternate breathing/Swimming under water/Butterfly kick 10 yards/Open turns on front and back/Diving safely and progression from board/Front Crawl/Back Crawl, sidestroke 50 yards, breaststroke 25 yards/Water Safety. |
What level should you register for?
Sign Up for Lessons
Please fill out the form below to register for swim lessons. We teach swimming lessons at many different pools in Ohio which open up at various times in the morning. For this reason, we are unable to list pool times on the form below (if you know your swim lesson times and have a preferred time, please enter it in the box labeled 'Time of Lesson'). When we receive your form, we will email you a flyer with your pools swim lesson times and information.