top of page

TigerShark Swim Academy

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.

Instructor talking to a student

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.

PROGRESSIVE GROWTH.

TWO TRACKS TO CHOOSE FROM.

Website Images (5).png

Choose the right swim path for your swimmer--whether your child is just learning to swim, or is ready for advanced competitive training, we have the perfect program.

Step 1

LEARN-TO-SWIM  |  FOUNDATIONS

Build confidence and independence in the water

Swimmers must complete all 3 Foundations levels, or be able to demonstrate mastery in an assessment prior to moving to Step 2.

Learn to float & self-rescue

Learn to glide & kick

Learn to swim & tread

Step 2

LEARN-TO-SWIM TRACK

Build confident, life-long recreational swimmers

Refine strokes, build confidence

Build aquatic endurance, increasecomfort in deep water

Increase endurance, strength & confidence in all situations, prepare for lifeguarding

PERFORMANCE TRACK
Prepare swimmers to train and race with competitive focus

Refine strokes, build endurance

Competitive strokes and skills

Enhance strokes and skills, increase speed and endurance, learn racing techniques

OR

FOUNDATIONS | Level 1

​​

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

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Learn to float & self-rescue

LEARN-TO-SWIM | Level 4

​​

REQUIREMENT: Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim on their front & back 15+ feet independently.

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Build water competency

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Learn to glide & early independence

FOUNDATIONS | Level 2

​​

REQUIREMENT: â€‹Can float independently front & back [self-rescue], comfortable with full face submersion. Ready to build on basic water comfort skills.​

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Continued water competency

LEARN-TO-SWIM | Level 5

​​

REQUIREMENT: â€‹Kicks on front (w/kickboard) and back independently 25 yards, swims on their front and back 15 yards, tread water 60+ seconds.

FOUNDATIONS | Level 3

​​

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

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Learn to swim & independence in water

LEARN-TO-SWIM | Level 6

​​

REQUIREMENT: Can swim 50 yards continuously changing strokes if needed, dive into water, tread water for 2+ minutes (1+ minute in street clothes).

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Complete aquatics confidence

PERFORMANCE | Level 4

​​

REQUIREMENT: Can retrieve objects underwater, tread water 30+ seconds, swim on their front & back 15+ feet independently.

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Stroke development

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Continued stroke development

PERFORMANCE | Level 5

​​

REQUIREMENT: â€‹Swims on their front and back 15 yards, performs breaststroke and butterfly kick 10 yards, tread water 60+ seconds.

PERFORMANCE | Level 6

​​

REQUIREMENT: Swims on their front and back 25 yards, breaststroke and butterfly 15 yards, performs "freestyle" flip turn, and breast/fly open turn.

Small class sizes

30 minute class durations

Stroke proficiency

PRIVATE LESSONS 

2 1/2 years - Adults

​​​​​​

ASSESSMENT: Swimmer will be assessed on first day to determine starting level.
​

​​

One-on-One Instruction

20* or 30 minute class durations

Individualized focus

Not Sure Which Class Fits Your Swimmer Best?

We are here to help! We will either suggest a class or schedule an assessment.

Beginner
Level 1&2
Adult lessons
Intermediate
Advanced

READY FOR MORE

Looking to swim BEYOND the basics?
bottom of page