Choose Your Swimming Level

Learn to Swim

Serving Smithfield, NC & Surrounding Areas

TigerShark Aquatics prioritizes skill development and increased confidence in and around the water. Every skill progression is strategically designed for a smooth and successful aquatic experience.

Your Swimming Journey

TigerShark Aquatics has thoughtfully created skill progressions to prioritize the development of your swimmer. Every stage is designed to foster growth, and increase confidence both in and around the water.

Safety & Exploration

Water comfort and confidence

Floating & Breathing

Self-rescue, breath control and independence

Propulsion

Forward movement in the water

Stroke Development

Introduction to stroke and technique

Competitive Skills

Advanced technique and refinement

EACH SWIMMER IS UNIQUE • Our team uses specific benchmarks to determine the best path for your swimmer. If you have questions about your swimmer's placement or development, please don't hesitate to email us.

Beginner

Beginner: Parent & Child and Level 1-2 Lessons

6 - 36 MONTHS

Parent & Child

Parent participation required

Small class sizes (up to 5-6 per group)

Build water confidence with your little one

Ongoing enrollment

Classes are 30 minutes

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Swim Lessons: Levels 1 & 2

3 + YEARS

Level 1&2

Level 1 | Starfish
Introduction to Water Skills

3 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group
** all groups lessons for ages 3-4 are semi-private only

PERFECT FOR:
First-time swimmers or those needing more water confidence. No previous experience required. Focus on safety, floating, and comfortable submersion.

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Level 2 | Sea Turtle
Fundamental Aquatic Skills

3 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group
** all groups lessons for ages 3-4 are semi-private only

REQUIREMENT:

Can float independently front & back, comfortable with full face submersion. Ready to build on basic water comfort skills.

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Intermediate Swim Lessons: Levels 3-4

Intermediate

Level 3 | Jellyfish
Stroke Development

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Independent floating, rolling for breath, gliding with kick for 10+ feet without touching bottom or pool side.

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Level 4 | Stingray
Stroke Improvement

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim front & back 15+ yards independently. Introduced to all 4 competitive strokes.

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Advanced

Advanced Swim Lessons: Levels 5 & 6

Level 5 | Dolphin
Stroke Refinement

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Can swim 25 yards independently, dive into water, tread water for 1+ minutes. Focus on stroke coordination and refinement.

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Level 6 | Sharks
Swimming Proficiency

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Can swim longer distances, ready for advanced technique work, endurance training, and mastery of all 4 competitive strokes.

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Adult Swim Lessons

Adult lessons

Adult lessons are available for all skill levels—from beginners to advanced swimmers—and are offered as private or semi-private sessions to provide personalized instruction tailored to your goals.

Interested in adult lessons? Contact us for scheduling and pricing options.

READY FOR MORE

Looking to swim BEYOND the basics?

STROKE CLINICS

SUMMER SWIM TEAM

Choose Your Swimming Level

Learn to Swim

Your Swimming Journey

Safety & Exploration

Floating & Breathing

Propulsion

Stroke Development

Competitive Skills

Beginner: Parent & Child and Level 1-2 Lessons

6 - 36 MONTHS

Parent & Child

Swim Lessons: Levels 1 & 2

3 + YEARS

Level 1 | Starfish Introduction to Water Skills

3 + YEARS private • semi-private • group ** all groups lessons for ages 3-4 are semi-private only

PERFECT FOR: First-time swimmers or those needing more water confidence. No previous experience required. Focus on safety, floating, and comfortable submersion.

Level 2 | Sea Turtle Fundamental Aquatic Skills

3 + YEARS private • semi-private • group ** all groups lessons for ages 3-4 are semi-private only

REQUIREMENT:

​Can float independently front & back, comfortable with full face submersion. Ready to build on basic water comfort skills.

Intermediate Swim Lessons: Levels 3-4

Level 3 | Jellyfish Stroke Development

5 + YEARS private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT: Independent floating, rolling for breath, gliding with kick for 10+ feet without touching bottom or pool side.

Level 4 | Stingray Stroke Improvement

5 + YEARS private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT: Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim front & back 15+ yards independently. Introduced to all 4 competitive strokes.

Advanced Swim Lessons: Levels 5 & 6

Level 5 | Dolphin Stroke Refinement

5 + YEARS private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT: Can swim 25 yards independently, dive into water, tread water for 1+ minutes. Focus on stroke coordination and refinement.

Level 6 | Sharks Swimming Proficiency

5 + YEARS private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT: Can swim longer distances, ready for advanced technique work, endurance training, and mastery of all 4 competitive strokes.

Adult Swim Lessons

Adult lessons are available for all skill levels—from beginners to advanced swimmers—and are offered as private or semi-private sessions to provide personalized instruction tailored to your goals. Interested in adult lessons? Contact us for scheduling and pricing options.

READY FOR MORE

Looking to swim BEYOND the basics?

FOLLOW US

Level 1 | Starfish
Introduction to Water Skills

3 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group
** all groups lessons for ages 3-4 are semi-private only

PERFECT FOR:
First-time swimmers or those needing more water confidence. No previous experience required. Focus on safety, floating, and comfortable submersion.

Level 2 | Sea Turtle
Fundamental Aquatic Skills

3 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group
** all groups lessons for ages 3-4 are semi-private only

Can float independently front & back, comfortable with full face submersion. Ready to build on basic water comfort skills.

Level 3 | Jellyfish
Stroke Development

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Independent floating, rolling for breath, gliding with kick for 10+ feet without touching bottom or pool side.

Level 4 | Stingray
Stroke Improvement

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim front & back 15+ yards independently. Introduced to all 4 competitive strokes.

Level 5 | Dolphin
Stroke Refinement

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Can swim 25 yards independently, dive into water, tread water for 1+ minutes. Focus on stroke coordination and refinement.

Level 6 | Sharks
Swimming Proficiency

5 + YEARS

private • semi-private • group

REQUIREMENT:
Can swim longer distances, ready for advanced technique work, endurance training, and mastery of all 4 competitive strokes.

Adult lessons are available for all skill levels—from beginners to advanced swimmers—and are offered as private or semi-private sessions to provide personalized instruction tailored to your goals.

Interested in adult lessons? Contact us for scheduling and pricing options.