Beginners - Alpha Steps

Alpha Steps are suitable for children who are new to swimming and require a noodle or teacher support. It is essential that all parents/guardians feel certain their child is ready to begin formal swimming lessons without a parent/guardian in the water, before enrolling onto a course. The basic water skills and confidence gained through the Alpha Step Awards enable a smooth transition for your child to Stage 1 of the ASA Learn to Swim Framework.

Stage 1

This class is working towards the Swim England Stage 1 Award aimed at swimmers who are ready to learn independent swimming and who are not yet swimming independently (without aids) or on top of the water. Swimmers who have achieved the Alpha Step 3 award or completed Waterbabies (or similar) should enrol into this class.

Stage 2

Swimmers Who Have Achieved The Swim England Stage 1 Should Enrol Into This Class. This Class Is Working Towards The Swim England Stage 2 Award & 10 metres. Please See The 'Stages' Page On The Push & Glide Website For Further Clarification.

Stage 4

Swimmers Who Have Achieved The Swim England Stage 3 Should Enrol Into This Class. This Class Is Working Towards The Swim England Stage 4 Award. Please See The 'Stages' Page On The Push & Glide Website For Further Clarification.

Stage 5

Swimmers Who Have Achieved The Swim England Stage 4 Should Enrol Into This Class. This Class Is Working Towards The Swim England Stage 5 Award & 100 Metres. Please See The 'Stages' Page On The Push & Glide Website For Further Clarification.