Level | Criteria |
| TADPOLE
| Parent-Tot
class. Introduction to swim. Age 12 mos. - 3 years |
| TERRIFIED
OF WATER (TOW) | Child
has never had lessons or child does not like water on face. 3-5 years |
| FOND
OF WATER (FOW) | Child
enjoys water, but does not yet float. 3-5 years |
| DOLPHIN
| Child
willing to get feet off the bottom and attempts to float. 5 years & up |
| STINGRAY
| Good
crawl stroke and independently floats on back. 6 years & up |
| SHARK
| Child
can perform front crawl with rotary breathing and elementary back stroke. 6 years
& up |