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Mini squads
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After completing Swimsmart school-age group lessons, children can progress into mini squads where the focus is on increasing water safety skills, swimming distance and technique.
There are three levels that children progress through to develop their skills and technique:
- Bronze
- Silver
- Silver extension
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PriceChild *$13.80 per week
* A 25% discount is available for Community Services cardholders.
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Step by step information on how to make a Swimsmart booking can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
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Bronze (45 minutes)
- 100m freestyle
- 100m backstroke
- 50m breaststroke
- Introduce butterfly
- 200m survival swim
- Lifejacket safety sequence
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Silver (45 minutes)
- 200m freestyle
- 200m backstroke
- 100m breaststroke
- 25m butterfly
- 400m survival swim
- Deep water safety sequence
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Silver extension (60 minutes)
- 400m freestyle
- 100m Individual Medley
- 50m breaststroke
- 50m freestyle in under 1 minute
- 200m survival swim in a lifejacket
- Rough water safety sequence
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Timetable
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Swim coaching programme
To progress from Council’s Swimsmart programme, please contact Swimming Canterbury West Coast to connect with a suitable swimming club.
Clubs offer different levels and squads that cater for all abilities through to competitive swimmers. Swimmers have the opportunity to experience racing from internal competitions to regional, national and international levels.
For information on clubs please contact admin@swimcanterbury.org.nz
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