Yeti Swim School (Ages 3-13)

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What We Teach

Our Swim School covers all aspects of swimming, from basic water introduction to advanced techniques, preparing children for competitive swimming and a healthy lifestyle.

We emphasize:

Safety: Creating a secure environment where children feel protected.
Fun: Ensuring every lesson is enjoyable and exciting.
Learning: Building skills progressively to foster confidence and competence.
Preteam Skills: Optimized programming for success in competitive swimming.

Recognizing Achievements

To celebrate the accomplishments of our swimmers, each participant is awarded a specially colored swim cap corresponding to their level of proficiency. These awards symbolize the swimmer's dedication and progress, inspiring them to continue their aquatic journey with confidence and determination.

Key Focus of Every Lesson

Safety, Fun, and Learning. If they feel safe, they will have fun, and if they are having fun, they will learn.

Lesson Structure

Warm-Ups:
- Begin with 10 minutes of dryland activities, followed by 5-7 minutes of water warm-up.
- Identify and correct common errors observed during warm-up.
- Focus warm-ups on kicking and Yeti Streamline hops, accounting for 60% of activity.
First Teaching Block:
- Dedicate 15 minutes to actively complimenting good technique and correcting common errors identified during warm-up.
- Keep group discussions concise, aiming for under 15 seconds.
Second Teaching Block:
- Spend 15 minutes teaching and developing specific skills from level requirements.
Fun Time:
- Conclude with a fun activity to leave athletes with a smile, lasting 5 minutes.

Placement and Group Movement

Placement: After signing up, skills will be assessed on the first day of Swim School to optimally place children in the appropriate level.

Group Movement: We will do our best to move swimmers up in groups to keep friends together and embrace preteam culture.

Yeti Swim Secrets

Float First
- Master the art of floating on front, back, and all sides. Learn to balance with arms out and at sides, understanding the importance of body position and control.
Kick Second
- Develop powerful, rhythmic kicks to propel forward.
Swim Third
- Combine strokes with kicks for efficient movement.
Breathe Easy
- Coordinate your breathing to maintain rhythm and endurance.

Levels and Skills

Yeti Pups: Introduction to Water Skills Covered:

Safety Topic
Bubble blowing
Breath hold (3 seconds)
Yeti bobs
Floating in all positions
Rolling from front to back and back to front
Yeti streamline (Our Specialty) / T starts (5 yds)
Freestyle flutter kick with arms at side (5 yds)
Swimming underwater and returning to the surface
Diving underwater to retrieve submerged objects
Treading water (30 seconds)

Cap Color: Neon Pink

Yeti Cub: Basic Skills Skills Covered:

Safety Topic
Yeti Streamline jumps off the bottom
Freestyle with side breathing (5 yds)
Backstroke flutter kick (5 yds)
Dolphins with arms at the side (5 yds)
Backstroke (5 yds)
Breaststroke kick (5 yds)
Treading water (30 seconds)
Introduction to elementary backstroke
Breath holds for up to 5 seconds

Cap Color: Orange

Yeti Junior: Stroke Development Skills Covered:

Safety Topic
T-start with Yeti Streamline off of the wall
Dive Progression
Breaststroke
Bilateral side breathing on freestyle
Open turns
Complete 12.5 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke
Introduction to butterfly kick
Breath Holds up to 10 seconds

Cap Color: Green

Yeti Explorer: Advanced Stroke Technique Skills Covered:

Safety Topic
Complete 10 yards of underwater Dolphins
Butterfly
Breaststroke pull-downs
Flip turns
Understanding breakout methodology
Complete 25 yards of each stroke
Introduction to individual medley (IM)
Breath Holds up to 20 seconds
Core and Glute Engagement: Emphasize the importance of core and glute engagement during dolphin (body action) movements.
Yeti Streamline Drills: Regular practice of Yeti Streamline to maintain a tight and efficient position underwater.
Dolphin Body Action Drills: Practice small, controlled dolphin movements with focus on smooth undulation starting from the core.

Cap Color: Blue

Yeti Prodigy: Mastery and Efficiency Skills Covered:

Safety Topic
Legally complete 50 yards of each stroke with breakouts and turns
Backstroke flip turns
200 yards continuous of any stroke
Block start and backstroke starts
Introduction to water fitness and endurance
Breath Holds up to 30 seconds
Underwater Dolphin Progressions: Gradually increase the distance of underwater dolphin practice to up to 15 meters.
Breath Control: Incorporate breath-hold drills to build comfort and capacity for extended underwater swimming.
Kickboard Drills: Use kickboards to practice dolphins and build strength and endurance in the legs.
Race Distance Emphasis: Include race-distance simulations to help swimmers become comfortable with the technique over competitive distances.
Vertical Kicking: Practice vertical kicking to enhance leg strength and control.