Octopus 1

The Octopus Levels comprise an engaging series of three progressive awards specifically designed for school-aged children. Our beginner children's swimming lessons are enjoyable, confidence-building classes conducted in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our instructors are highly trained and skilled in working with children to motivate and encourage them to achieve their goals.

The Octopus 1 class is suitable for new, apprehensive, non-swimmers, and those with limited swimming ability who cannot swim independently.

When do the classes run?

Our current classes run on the following days and times-please note these are subject to change each term.

Monday 15:45-16:15/16:55-17:25

Tuesday 15:45-16:15/16:55-17:25

Wednesday 15:45-16:15/16:20-16:50/16:55-17:25

Thursday 15:45-16:15/16:20-16:50/16:55-17:25

Friday 15:45-16:15/16:55-17:25

Saturday 09:10-09:40/10:20-10:50/11:00-11:30/11:35-12:05

Sunday 10:15-10:45/11:25-11:55/12:00-12:30

How much does it cost

Our swimming terms run alongside West Sussex School term and usually run for 6 weeks. The cost of the 6 week term is £75. If a swimmer starts after the term has started this will be adjusted.

How many swimmers in a class?

We can accommodate a maximum of six swimmers in the water with a single Level 2 Instructor. Whenever possible, we will also aim to have a second staff member present in the water to provide assistance. This additional team member may be another qualified staff member or one of our water assistants.

Lesson Criteria

Answer two of the water safety questions
Enter the pool safely, steps, ramp, swivel
Move through the water confidently in different ways

- walk, hop, jump, skip, gallop, march

Use a woggle and swim front paddle for 5 metres
Push and glide on the front and back
Attempt a simultaneous circle action with legs whilst on the back for 2 metres, using a woggle or floats
Travel under a woggle bridge and through a shower created by a watering can
Return to standing from a star float on the back
Perform a treading water action with legs using a woggle (sea horses) or floats
Exit the pool safely and unassisted
Confidently put face in the water
Swim 2-3 metres with faces in the water and attempting overhead arm action.

How do I book?

We are fully booked for the current term and are currently maintaining waiting lists for all Octopus levels.
We would be pleased to add swimmers to the appropriate waiting list and will contact you when a place becomes available. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an estimated timeframe, as availability depends on renewals and promotions each term.