Teaching Groups
Stage 4 (NPTS Stage 4) (20 metres) - For children who can swim 10 metres on both front and back and have completed Stage 3. Outcome: the ability to tread water, swim under water and confidently swim 20 metres on both front and back showing basic technique.
Stage 5 (NPTS Stage 5) (25 metres) - For children who can swim 20 metres on front and back and completed Stage 4. This class will develop stroke and skills to a good standard. Outcome: the ability to swim 25 metres on front and back.
Stage 6 (NPTS Stage 6) (50 & 100 metres) - For children who can swim 25 metres on both front and back and completed Stage 5. Outcome: the ability to swim 50 & 100 metres on both front crawl and backstroke, with knowledge of breastsroke and butterfly.
Stage 7 (NPTS Stage 7) (200 metres) - For children who can competently swim 100 metres demonstrating 3 different strokes and completed Stage 6. Outcome: extended ability to swim butterfly, introduction of touch turns and the ability to swim 200 metres competently.
Stage 8 (NPTS Stage 8) (400/800 metres) - For children who can competently swim all four strokes and have understanding of touch turns and completed Stage 7. Outcome: ready to progress into first competitive squad - Juniors.