Swim-in Zone takes great care to place all students of any age into the class which provides the greatest potential for learning, satisfaction and fun. We certainly want to avoid the frustration caused by moving along too fast or introduce skills for which the student has no firm basis. The following description of classes and algorithm of placement into those classes offers the best chance of producing a happy and confident student with a solid set of skills onto which to build a lifetime of swimming competency.

Swim-in Zone puts AGE first, rather than ability. Our classes for age 3 to 1st grade are 30 minutes long regardless of ability, and those in 2nd grade and up are 45 minutes. The older children with the longer attention span will have plenty of time and the younger ones will be excited to be with children their own age.

When completing your registration form, use this model to help place your child or yourself into the proper class level. The staff may further adjust the class level, based on their evaluation of the student’s skill set.