Swim – Level 1 Water Competency - San Diego, CA 2025

Description Internet Registration has not begun yet. Check Registration Dates in details. Level 1 Water Competency Ages: 6 to 16 Prerequisites: None Note: The City of San Diego has made a curriculum and name change to the Level 1 course which will now be referred to as Level 1 Water Competency. The goal of the new Level 1 Water Competency course is to make a safer swimmer. The course will focus on safety skills that students will be able to use in the event of a life-threatening aquatic emergency. To pass the Level 1 Water Competency course students will have to complete the following sequence: 1. Jump into deep water and recovers at the surface 2. Treads or floats for 60 seconds3. Spin around 360 degrees to orient to their exit 4. Swim 25 yards (at least half front crawl) with rhythmic breathing5. Climb out of the pool All students who feel confident in their ability to pass the Water Competency Sequence must be assessed by pool staff prior to registering for the course. Staff will advise participants who get assessed as to which level they best belong in. Please call the Swanson pool at (858) 552-1653 to speak with pool staff if you have any questions. It is important to enroll your child in the correct class; necessary transfers may result in the change of class days and times. There are NO REFUNDS. For specific information on class prerequisites or level placement, please contact Swanson Pool staff at (858) 552-1653. Activity Age Category Children Location Swanson Pool - Main at Swanson Pool Instructor City Staff Stefen Thompson Ritika Sehgal