... our first step into club-level swimming.

The Dolphins group builds on the skills learned in the Learn to Swim programme. At this stage, swimmers begin to refine technique, develop stamina, and prepare for more structured training.

Assessment Criteria

Technique & Skills:

Front crawl: 10 metres with controlled breathing and good body position

Backstroke: 10 metres with straight arms and steady kick

Breaststroke: 10 metres with correct timing and glide phase

Butterfly: 10 metres with simultaneous arm and leg action

Streamlining: Push and glide from wall in a streamlined position

Turns: Basic understanding of turns for each stroke

Sculling: Demonstrate basic sculling on back and front

Endurance & Control:

Swim 25 metres continuously using any stroke

Tread water for 30 seconds

Perform a safe entry into deep water

Show controlled breathing across all strokes

Understanding & Readiness

Follow lane etiquette and coach instructions

Show awareness of stroke rules and technique corrections

Demonstrate focus and readiness for structured training

What Comes Next?

Once swimmers consistently meet these criteria, they may be invited to progress to our Piranhas group, where training intensity increases and competition preparation begins.