Octopus 3

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 3 class is suitable for swimmers that can swim 5-6 metres on their fronts and backs. This level will prepare swimmers for the move to deep water.

When do the classes run?

Our current classes run on the following days and times

Monday 16:20-16:50/17:30-18:00

Tuesday 16:20-16:50/17:30-18:00

Wednesday 16:20-16:55/17:30-18:00

Thursday 16:55-17:25/17:30-18:00

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

Saturday 09:40-10:10/10:15-10:45/10:55-11:25

Sunday 08:45-09:15/10:30-11:00/11:40-12:10

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 have up to a maximum of 6 swimmers in the water with at least one level 2 instructor and an assistant. Please note our 17:30 classes can accommodate 8 swimmers as we have a bigger section of the pool. These classes are run in the middle section of the pool. The deepest part in the middle section is 1.3m.

Swimmers will be introduced to deep water.

Lesson Criteria

Answer 2 water safety questions
Enter the water with a step or jump entry, turn around and back to poolside
Push and glide into either front crawl or breaststroke for 6 metres
Push and glide into back crawl and swim 6 metres
Perform a star float on the front and back and hold for 3 seconds

Perform dolphin leg kick on the front or back for 2
metres
Scull headfirst, using a woggle
Perform a breaststroke leg kick with feet turned out
Tread water for 10 seconds
Swim forward for 2 metres and then roll onto back, swim on the back for 2 metres and roll into a standing position (regaining feet)
Perform a 10m swim on front and back in the deep end.

How do I book?

We are fully booked for the current term and are currently maintaining waiting lists for all Goldfish 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.