Learn to Swim
Swimming is a fun activity, a healthy activity and a valuable life skill.
All SASP swimming lessons are 1/2 hour long and children swim in small groups, with the teacher in the water for the beginner stages.
Our venues are in Taunton, Quantock and Minehead.
SASP Swimming Groups
SASP Group Names |
Ability Description |
Working towards Swim England (ASA)Learn to Swim award |
|---|---|---|
Bubbles 1 |
Beginner, non-swimmer, building water confidence |
Ducklings 1,2 & 3 and Stage 1 |
Bubbles 2 |
Travelling without floatation aids on front and back up to 5 metres |
Stage 2 |
Splashes 1 |
Intermediate 5-10 metres, swimming without floatation aids and improving stroke technique |
Stage 3 |
Splashes 2 |
Intermediate 10 metres, developing stroke technique in all four strokes in deep water |
Stage 4 |
Minnows |
Intermediate 10-25 metres, developing stroke technique in all four strokes in deep water |
Stage 5 |
Swordfish |
Competent 25 metres swimming in deep water, swimming all four strokes developing good effective technique |
Stages 6 & 7 |
Academy |
Pre-club development group working on stroke technique and stamina in preparation for club level swimming |
Stage 8 and Beyond |
