| Week 1 |
Get to know pool, staff, athletes, family and caregivers
Water familiarization, entries, exits, pool rules, etiquette |
| Week 2 |
Reinforce week 1
Begin skills assessments
Introduce breathing |
| Week 3 |
Finalize skills assessments — goal setting for each individual for the season
Hum, mobility, control of rotation, floats and tumbles |
| Week 4 |
Review previous session’s skills
Begin to identify and develop individual programs
Introduce arm actions, continue with breathing and floats |
| Week 5 |
Review previous sessions
Work on weak points — reinforcements through games and activities
Introduce team and group activities — relays |
| Week 6 |
Work on identified issues from previous week — work on weak spots
Review individual goals — adjust as required |
| Week 7 |
Conduct skills assessments
Work on skills identified
Review and progress on previous session’s work. |
| Week 8 |
Introduce new skills — back float, push and glide, kick as ready
Continue team work and relays |
| Week 9 |
Introduce competition events as identified for each group
Practice in a noncompetitive games environment |
| Week 10 |
Introduce race aspect of events
Practice good sportsmanship — use relays and cheer on buddies |
| Week 11 |
Conduct final skills assessment for season
Practice full skills progression — end with events, fun games |
| Week 12 |
Fun competition gala with awards
Certificates of Achievement for the season |
