AASA Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take for my child to learn how to swim or to become water-safe?
Every child learns and develops at his/her own pace. Their progress in the water depends on many factors such as:
  • level of fear
  • level of exposure to the water
  • familiarity with the pool and water
  • how well they bond with the instructor
    Our advice is to be patient with your child and offer lots of praise of encouragement!
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    How do I know what level to enroll my child and what if I sign him/her up in the wrong level?

    Review the levels and the skills learned and reviewed in each level. Remember that it has likely been a while since your child’s last lesson and that he/she may need to make-up for lost time. Your child may also need to adjust to a new instructor or to regain his/her confidence.

    The first day of each session is an “evaluation” day for each participant. This is to ensure everyone is in correct class. If it appears that your child is not in the proper class, we will make every effort to move them to the appropriate class during that time slot. If one is not available, we will do our best to accommodate you and your child. There may be some disparity between the participants in each level, but given the small class sizes, it is usually easily worked out.

    You can use the following general guidelines to select the proper lesson level:

       Level 1:   BUBBLES (water adaptation, bubbles, bobs, submersions)
       Level 2:   FLOATING (front & back)
       Level 3:   KICKING (front & back)
       Level 4:   FREESTYLE BASICS
       Level 5:   FREESTYLE WITH BREATHING
       Level 6:   BACKSTROKE
       Level 7:   BREASTROKE & BUTTERFLY
       Level 8:   COMPETITION SKILLS (stroke refinement, I.M., turns, endurance)

     
    What do we need to take with us to swim lessons?
    All you need is a swim suit, a warm towel, and dry clothes to change into after the lesson. We discourage the use of goggles or masks unless they are absolutely necessary. In our experience, the goggles become a distraction and take a lot of wasted time away from the lesson.

    Parent/Toddler participants that are not potty-trained need to wear plastic pants over a disposable diaper or wear a non-disposable swim diaper. Non-disposable swim diapers can be purchased at Babies R Us or other department stores that carry swimming accessories.
     
    Are the swimming instructors certified?
    Yes. All instructors are certified in Lifeguard Training, CPR, and First-Aid.
     
    Can I observe my child’s lesson?
    Yes, we encourage you to watch your child’s lesson. However, we ask that you do not talk to your child during his/her lesson and that you sit away from the pool. Your child needs this time to build a bond with his/her instructor.
     
    If you should have any further questions, please speak to your child’s instructor, the head instructor, or call us at (916) 435-0246. Thank you.

    All-American Swim Academy / Wolverine Aquatics Club
    (916) 435-0246
    email: wolverineaquatics@yahoo.com