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.
Early Foundations: Parent & Child Lessons
6 - 36 MONTHS
Parent & Child
Parent participation required
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Small class sizes (up to 5-6 per group)
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​Build water confidence with your little one
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Ongoing enrollment
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Classes are 30 minutes
Learn-To-Swim Foundations: Levels 1 - 3
3 + YEARS
FOUNDATIONS | Level 1
Learn to Float & Self-Rescue
PERFECT FOR:
First-time swimmers or those needing more water confidence. No previous experience required. Focus on safety, floating, and comfortable submersion.
FOUNDATIONS | Level 2
Learn to Glide & Early Independence
REQUIREMENT:
​Can float independently front & back, comfortable with full face submersion. Ready to build on basic water comfort skills.
FOUNDATIONS | Level 3
Learn to Swim & Independence
REQUIREMENT:
Independent floating, rolling for breath, gliding with kick for 10+ feet without touching bottom or pool side.
Intermediate Swim Lessons: Levels 4 - 5
5 + YEARS
LEARN-TO-SWIM TRACK | Level 4
General Water Competency
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Swimmers are interested in building confidence & comfort in real-world water situations.
REQUIREMENT:
Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim on their front & back 15+ feet independently.
PERFORMANCE TRACK | Level 4
Stroke Development
Prepares swimmers to train with purpose, race with confidence, and compete at their highest potential.
REQUIREMENT:
Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim on their front & back 15+ feet independently
LEARN-TO-SWIM TRACK | Level 5
Continued Water Competency
Swimmers are interested in building confidence & comfort in real-world water situations.
REQUIREMENT:
Kicks on front (w/kickboard) and back independently 25 yards, swims on their front and back 15 yards, tread water 60+ seconds
PERFORMANCE TRACK | Level 5
Stroke Development
Prepares swimmers to train with purpose, race with confidence, and compete at their highest potential.
REQUIREMENT:
Swims on their front and back 15 yards, performs breaststroke and butterfly kick 10 yards, tread water 60+ seconds
Advanced Swim Lessons: Levels 6
5 + YEARS
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LEARN-TO-SWIM TRACK | Level 6
Complete Aquatics Confidence
Swimmers are interested in building confidence & comfort in real-world water situations.
REQUIREMENT:
Can swim 50 yards continuously changing strokes if needed, dive into water, tread water for 2+ minutes (1+ minute in street clothes)
