🐙 Octopus Level – Stroke Refinement & Butterfly Introduction

Age: 6–8 years | Prerequisite: Swim 20 metres unaided in Freestyle and Backstroke

This level bridges the gap between Turtle and Seal, focusing on perfecting technique across three main strokes — Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke — and introducing the fourth stroke: Butterfly.

Students at this level already have a basic understanding of stroke mechanics and can swim independently. Now, the emphasis shifts to refining those skills and improving endurance, rhythm, and coordination in preparation for more advanced levels.

🏊‍♂️ What We Cover:

✅ Freestyle

• Drills and corrections to improve stroke efficiency and endurance
• Focus on maintaining proper body position, breathing, and arm technique over longer distances

✅ Backstroke

• Improving backstroke timing and kick technique
• Emphasis on smooth, continuous movement and streamlined position

✅ Breaststroke

• Coordinating arm and leg actions for a complete, rhythmic stroke
• Drills to correct timing and breathing

✅ Introduction to Butterfly

• Learning basic dolphin kick
• Exploring arm recovery and timing in a fun, low-pressure setting

✅ Additional Skills

• Diving practice and different poolside jumps to build water confidence
• Continued work on water safety, turns, and body awareness

The main aim of the Octopus level is to ensure children can swim all four strokes with proper technique, preparing them for the Seal Level, where speed, stamina, and competitive readiness become the focus.

⚠️ Not suitable for children over 8 years old.

💶 Course Fee:

• 1 Lesson per Week for 10 Weeks – €135