Octopus 2
The Octopus levels are an exciting series of 3 progressive awards specifically designed for school aged children. Our children's swimming lessons for beginners are fun, confidence building classes in a nurturing environment. Our teachers are highly trained and understand how to work with children to motivate and encourage them to achieve.
The Octopus 2 class is appropriate for swimmers who are confident in putting their faces in the water, and who can push and glide, swimming approximately half the length of our pool (3 metres) on their front and back unaided. During front swimming, their arms should clear the water.
We offer both shallow and middle-tier Octopus 2 classes. The shallow Octopus 2 class takes place in the shallow end of the pool, where the water depth ranges from 0.9 to 1.1 metres; this class is especially suitable for smaller or younger swimmers who are not yet ready to move into the middle or deeper water. Once they gain more confidence, participants can transition to the middle Octopus 2 class, which is conducted in the middle section of the pool, where the water depth ranges from 1.1 to 1.3 metres.
When do the classes run?
Our current classes run on the following days and times
Shallow Octopus 2 (0.9-1.1m)
Monday
16:20-16:50
Tuesday
16:20-16:50
Wednesday
16:55-17:25
Friday
16:20-16:50
Saturday
11:30
Middle Octopus 2 (1.1-1.3m)
Monday
15:45-16:15 / 16:55-17:25
Tuesday
15:45-16:15 /16:55-17:25
Wednesday
15:45-16:15 / 16:55-17:25
Thursday
15:45-16:15 / 16:20-17:25
Friday
16:20-16:50
Saturday
09:05-09:35 / 10:55-11:25 / 11:30-12:00
Sunday
09:20-09:50 / 09:55-10:25 / 10:30-11:00 / 11:05-11:35
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 £87. If a swimmer starts after the term has started this will be adjusted.
Please note we are fully booked and running waiting lists for this level.
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
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Answer 2 water safety questions
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Enter the pool safely with a step or jump
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Swim 2 metres of front paddle, and 2 metres of back paddle, unaided
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Use a woggle to kick across pool while blowing bubbles
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Demonstrate front crawl arm action while standing
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Demonstrate back crawl arm action while standing
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Push and glide on the front with face in the water (rocket arms stretched above head)– glide for 3 seconds.
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Push and glide on the back arms by the side – for 3 seconds
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Rotate from back float to front float, and return to a back float, using a woggle
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Submerge under water and retrieve an object
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Attempt a simultaneous circle action with legs while on the front for 3 metres, using a woggle or floats
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*Ability to kick in a streamlined body position for at least 5m on the front with face in the water – no swimming aids.
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*Ability to kick in a streamlined body position on back with no swimming aids – arms by side
*Additional criteria add by St Team to move up to Octopus 3
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.
To register please click here