Question 1

What is SwimAmerica?

Accepted Answer

SwimAmerica is the learn-to-swim program of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA). It is the finest state-of-the-art learn-to-swim program in the world today, brought to you by the same people who have produced the most successful sports team on the planet.

It teaches beginners how to swim, as well as teaches more experienced swimmers proper technique in the four competitive strokes: freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and backstroke. Its effective and logical teaching progression builds strong swimmers by introducing new skills while constantly reviewing those previously mastered.

SwimAmerica is a quality swimming lessons using a progression of skills taught in 10 stations. Every student progresses at their own rate, independent from other students' development. Safety is the main reason for learning to swim and the SwimAmerica learn-to-swim program will give your child a safe start in life.

Swim America teaches the skills necessary for a lifetime of SAFETY, FUN, and FITNESS in the water!

Question 2

Why did Canyon Aqualife Swimming choose SwimAmerica?

Accepted Answer

SwimAmerica is a structured program that allows for more individualized attention for young children. The program also allows children to progress at their own pace. This ensures that we will meet the needs of every individual!

Question 3

What is the SwimAmerica 'Station' method?

Accepted Answer

SwimAmerica lessons are a series of stations of skill development and stroke progressions.

One a child masters the skills and 'advancement goals' of each station, they 'move up' to the next station and begin working on more advanced skills. This way, each student progresses at their own rate - which we believe is the best way to keep kids motivated to succeed.

The Program Director does on-going evaluations of each swimmer and advances students as soon as they are ready for the next challenge.

Question 4

What is the SwimAmerica certificate?

Accepted Answer

Each student enrolled in our program receives a SwimAmerica Award Certificate on the first day of their lessons. When a student masters the skills of one station and advances to the next, they receive a gold 'graduation' sticker to place on their certificate. You can follow your child's progress by checking the back of their certificate, which outlines the advancement skills of each station. The Program Director or Site Supervisor does ongoing evaluations of each swimmer during the session and will advance a swimmer when they are ready for the next station.

Question 5

Why should I choose SwimAmerica for my child?

Accepted Answer

Firstly, SwimAmerica is technique-oriented. This means that from the very first day your child is enrolled in the learn-to-swim program, they will be taught expert techniques used by Olympic swimmers, ensuring your child develops the proper stroke technique right from the start.

Secondly, SwimAmerica is goal-driven. Unlike other swim classes where faster learners often have to wait for slower learners to catch up, our Coach adopts a more individual approach at our learn-to-swim program. Students are encouraged to learn at their own pace, and faster swimmers will be able to progress through the curriculum more rapidly.

The SwimAmerica program is taught by members of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) to a Program Director, who gets certified and licensed to coach his in-water instructors to teach swimming to ensure proper development of stroke technique.

Frequently Asked Questions

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