Learning to swim
Seahorse course (badge)
During this course in the two-meter deep water pool, the children learn how to swim breaststroke safely. Starting with the correct movement of the legs, our instructors then teach them how to use their arms and legs in a coordinated manner for swimming. The goal is to achieve the “Seahorse” badge. This includes breaststroke without aids over a distance of 25 meters as well as jumping and diving. For the latter, an object from shoulder-high water must be brought to the top.
- Age: from 5 years
- Prerequisite: An accompanying person brings the child to the pool and picks it up again (you can watch during the course). In addition, there must be no medical objections against swimming (the corresponding certificate must not be older than one year at the beginning of the course).
- Do not forget: Swimming cap with name, water wings, bathing shoes, shorts or suit, towel
Prices:
- 15 exercise units á 45 minutes 120.00 €
Dates: currently not available
Seahorse just missed
Those who have roughly internalized the breaststroke technique, but have only had swimming experience with a safety belt so far, can take additional practice hours in the two-meter deep pool to achieve the “Seahorse” badge. In the course “Seahorse just missed”, work is done on covering the distance of 25 meters safely without any aids in breaststroke. Jumping and fetching an object from shoulder-deep water is also tested.
- Age: from 5 years
- Prerequisite: An accompanying person brings the child to the pool and picks it up again (you can watch during the course). In addition, there must be no medical objections against swimming (the corresponding certificate must not be older than one year at the beginning of the course).
- Do not forget: Swimming cap with name, water wings, bathing shoes, shorts or suit, towel
Prices:
- 5 exercise units á 45 minutes 50.00 €
Dates: currently not available
Backstroke technique course
Whoever is the proud owner of the “Seahorse” badge may register for the backstroke course. Starting from the correct position in the water, overall coordination is systematically practiced by moving the legs and arms. Anyone who swims 25 meters in the backstroke during the exam without any aids and without dropping off will receive the “Back Frog Certificate”. However, this is not equal to other swimming level badges.
- Age: from 5 years
- Prerequisite: The “Seahorse” badge must already be achieved. Furthermore, there must be no medical objections against swimming (the corresponding certificate must not be older than one year at the beginning of the course).
- Do not forget: Bathing cap with name, bathing shoes, shorts or suit, towel
Prices:
- 15 exercise units á 45 minutes 120.00 €
Dates: currently not available
from September 2020
(more planned in Spring 2021)
Technical courses backstroke in the Schwimmsportkomplex Freiberger Platz:
Advanced swimming course
This advanced offer is aimed at children who can swim safely chest and back in deep water of at least 25 meters. The aim is to improve already mastered techniques and learn crawl as a new style. In addition, diving as well as head and start jumps are taught and practiced. These are requirements for the official swimming badges. The course does not serve as preparation for any competitions.
- Age: up to 12 years
- Prerequisite: There must be no medical objections against swimming (the corresponding certificate must not be older than one year at the beginning of the course).
- Do not forget: Bathing cap with name, bathing shoes, shorts or suit, towel
Prices:
- 15 exercise units á 45 minutes 120.00 €
Dates: currently not available
from September 2020
(more planned in Spring 2021)
Advanced swimming course in the Schwimmsportkomplex Freiberger Platz:
“Experience water”
Children get used to the water world in a playful way. The aim is to gain first experiences by trying things out. With different toys the interest and curiosity for swimming should be awakened.
- Age: 1 to 2 years
- Requirement: one accompanying person in the water
Prices:
- 6 exercise units á 45 minutes 48.00 €
Dates: currently not available
Toddler course
“Swimming preparation”
Through playful exercises, the children get to know the element of water properly, get a feeling for it and gain confidence in dealing with it. This includes, for example, diving with open eyes, breathing consciously and rhythmically or jumping into the water from elevated places. Gliding in the prone and supine position and the use of arms and legs for locomotion are also taught.
- Age: 3 to 5 years
- Prerequisite: an accompanying person in shallow water (up to 1.35 meters depth); furthermore, there must be no medical objections to swimming (the corresponding certificate must not be older than one year at the beginning of the course).
- Do not forget: Bathing cap with name, water wings, bathing shoes, shorts or suit, towel
Prices:
- 8 exercise units á 45 minutes 80.00 €
Dates: currently not available
from September 2020
(more planned in Spring 2021)
Toddler course in the swimming pool Prohlis:
For children of pre-school age
We offer special courses for children’s institutions. It is an advantage if the children know each other. There is no fear of contact, the participants motivate and inspire each other. The children should be familiar with the element water and have experience with swimming sleeves. Gliding, diving and jumping are taught. When learning the breaststroke technique, first the leg movements are practiced intensively, then the overall coordination of arms, legs and breathing. As the progress of the exercise increases, the swimming aids are systematically removed. The goal is to reach the “seahorse badge”. Registration is possible at any time for swimming times in the morning or afternoon. In addition to the course instructor from Dresdner Bäder GmbH, educators from the children’s institution help to accompany the course.
- from 5 years
- Group size max. 15 participants (if required, two groups from one facility can be arranged simultaneously)
- Requirements “Seahorse badge”: Swim 25 meters without aids, a jump from the edge of the pool and retrieve a diving ring from shoulder deep water
- 15 units of 45 minutes each (weekly or twice a week)
Prices:
- 15 exercise units á 45 minutes 120.00 €