Level 5
Step 7 of 8 in the LRC Learn to Swim programme, between Level 4 and Level 6.
Minimum age
At least 6 years old
Skill level
Swimmers should be able to swim 50m of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke kick with confidence
Class aim
- Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke swum over a distance of 100m
- Correct Breaststroke timing with arms and legs – 1) Pull 2) Breathe 3) Kick 4) Glide
- Correct Freestyle bi-lateral breathing
- Butterfly kick with arms at the side. Hips up and down with knees and ankles together
- Kneeling dive with finger tip entry and straight legs
Criteria for promotion
- 100m Freestyle
- 100m Backstroke
- 50m Breaststroke with correct timing
- 25m Butterfly kick with board
- Demonstrate somersault.
- Demonstrate proper dive.
Questions about Learn to Swim?
Our Learn to Swim Programme Coordinator, Michelle Lo, can help you find the right class. Email michellelo@lrc.com.hk.